Castillo - The Castle

#1 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

smoothc writes, "The Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are a World Heritage Site as designated by UNESCO. The…" »

Coach Bear writes, "Rising above the grassy plain in the center of Chichén Itzá is the giant Pyramid of…" »

Caracol -- The Observatory

#2 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

smoothc writes, "The most famous buildings at Chichen Itza are the great pyramid of Kukulcan, the ball…" »

Coach Bear writes, "The circular building El Caracol, the Spanish word for "snail," is a monument that…" »

Temple Of The Warriors

#3 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

Coach Bear writes, "One of the last places that my wife and I had time to observe before our departure…" »

Re writes, "This large temple is actually two rooms: a portico with the pillars that once supported the…" »

Ball Court

#4 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

Coach Bear writes, "My wife and I spent more time at the Ball Court with our guide than we had spent on…" »

Re writes, "Most Mayan cities had a ball court and the one at Chichen Itza was the largest in Mexico. …" »

Cenote Sagrado o De Los Sacrificios

#5 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

Coach Bear writes, "My wife and I took a short walk (about 1/2 kilometer) with our guide to the Cenote…" »

Re writes, "There were few rivers in the area so people settled wherever they could find water.…" »

Kulkulkan's Pyramid

#6 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

Re writes, "This structure is also called El Castillo. Kulkulkan was the most important of the Mayan gods and this pyramid is the most impressive building at Chichen Itza. Its walls are so steeply sloped…" »

Chichen Itza Tour

#7 most popular of 7 things to do in Chichen Itza

Ken & Alice writes, " Our Chichen Itza tour included, bus transportation, guides, and lunch. We enjoyed listening to the guide on the long ride, but there is a much better way to see Chichen Itza. The bus ride…" »