The sacred city of the Itza, called Chichen-Itza in Maya, is located 75 miles east of Merida, the Capital of the State of Yucatan, Mexico. This archaeological site is known among the most important of the Maya culture. Now most are mounds, but about thirty may still be seen by tourists.
The ruins are divided into two groups.One group belongs to the classic Maya Period and the other group belongs to Maya-Toltec period. Chichen Itza is the centre of political, religious and military power in Yucatán.
The Mayas who lived in Chichén-Itzá built many palaces, temples, and monuments. The Mayas were great artists, they painted them with many colors and decorated them with beautiful sculptures. In many of them you can see a feathered snake. It was its main god named Kukulcan. The Chichén Itzá ruins are amazing.You will experience most enjoyable vacation in this area.
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