Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited and most famous landmarks. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, close to Cancun, these ancient ruins are a must-see. The stepped pyramid structure was ...

Leilani Osmundson Chichén Itzá is a large Mayan archaeological site and one of the most notable and recognized landmarks on the Yucatán peninsula. The site itself was originally a main hub of ...

Museo Maya de Cancún houses archeological pieces from significant historic sites across Mexico. Within its exhibit halls, the museum displays a range of archeological artifacts, many of which ...

While not as large as other Maya sites like Chichen Itza or Uxmal, the towering, stepped temples, bas relief sculptures and abundant hieroglyphics of Palenque make it stand out as a cultural treasure.

Chichen Itza was the main ruling center of the Yucatan between 1191-1448 AD, in what is now known as Mexico. The temple, seen here during excavation, rests on a pyramidal foundation 37 feet high ...