- Today the ruins of Chichen Itza are federal property, and the site’s stewardship is maintained by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.
- Chichén Itzá (pronounced "chee-CHEN eet-ZAH") is the largest of the ruined Mayan cities on the Yucatán Peninsula and one of Mexico's...
- Chichen Itza, Mexico is amazing Maya ruin in Yucatan, and this is our travel guide including useful tips and advice.
- Chichén Itzá lies around 120 km east of Yucatán state capital Mérida, 200 km west of Cancún, and around 1420 km northeast of Mexico City (by road).
- We have compiled an all-inclusive guide to Chichen Itza, Mexico’s second most renowned tourist hotspot.
- Chichen Itza, a ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles (10 square km) in south-central Yucatan state, Mexico.
- Not far from the ancient city of Chichen Itza is the underground lake Ik-Kil, which is the most visited and impressive in all of Mexico.
- In its heyday as a commercial, religious, and military center, which lasted until about the 13th century, Chichen Itza supported more than 35,000 people.
- Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to Chichén Itzá.