A Wonderful Example of Maya Archeology

• 4 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
• February 16, 2010

Quote: Chichen Itza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and is probably the most popular tourist attraction amongst the millions of visitors to Cancun. It is undoubtedly the most impressive, largest and most... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal A Holiday In Cancun

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Wonder of the Water Magicians

• 5 out of 5 stars by Niiko from Andújar, Spain
• January 15, 2010

Quote: "At the mouth of the well of the Water Magicians" Better known as Chichen Itza it may be, but the translation has a certain ring to it. As the name suggests, the ancient Mayan site is built around a revered body of water; the Sacred Cenote. This... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

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Chichen Itza by Day and Night

• 5 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
• October 4, 2009

Quote: Chichen Itza is one of the most famous sites in the Yucatan - and rightly so, as it's unparalleled restoration and conservation make it one of the most historically rich places to visit in the area. The entire site is quite expansive and houses many... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal Inland Yucatan :: Chichen Itza & Merida

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One of the New 7 Wonders of the World!

• 4 out of 5 stars by Carlos Fernandez from Cancun, Mexico
• July 31, 2009

Quote: A must visit place, magical and full of mistery. The pyramids are well conserved and they're breathtaking.Chichen Itza architecture is so well studied and measured that it experiences an unusual phenomenon every year, during the spring equinox. The... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

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A Brief Chichén Itzá History

• 5 out of 5 stars by Koentje3000 from Hamme, Belgium
• January 29, 2009

Quote: The earliest history of the site is still largely unknown, but artefacts found here show evidence that there must have been a settlement already around the beginning of our epoch. Nomadic tribes already wandered around the Yucatán peninsula much... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal The World Famous and the Little Known

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General Information about Chichén Itzá

• 5 out of 5 stars by Koentje3000 from Hamme, Belgium
• December 12, 2008

Quote: Chichén Itzá is definitely one of the largest tourist attractions on the Yucatán Peninsula, yes even from whole Mexico. Its proximity to the crowded Yucatán beach resorts like Cancún or Playa del Carmen, only around 200km away on good roads, means... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal The World Famous and the Little Known

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New Wonder of the World

• 5 out of 5 stars by jwelhwel from Indianapolis, Indiana
• September 2, 2008

Quote: After several trips to Mexico, we finally decided to take the all day tour to Chichen Itza. It was well worth the time and money. the Mayan ruins are well preserved. A tour guide who makes the history come alive is a must. The vendors inside the... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

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Chichen Itza - Mayan Ruins

• 5 out of 5 stars by kathyjohanna from Stratford, Wisconsin
• July 26, 2007

Quote: Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive sites I’ve ever seen. There is a lot of hype that surrounds this particular site, but without a doubt it lives up to it. The city was built by the Mayans as a political, religious, and military center. The... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal Adventures in the Riviera Maya

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Chichen Itza

• 5 out of 5 stars by wanderluster from Evansville, Indiana
• July 4, 2007

Quote: This ceremonial site was important for three distinct groups of people. Mayans first settled here in 435AD, and built lavish buildings in the Puuc style with ornate geometric friezes, Chaac masks, and jaguar symbols from 600AD. Itza people from the... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal Mayan's Glorious Yucatan

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Chichen Itza (Mayan Ruins)

• 3 out of 5 stars by Mrs. King from Upper Marlboro, Maryland
• March 26, 2007

Quote: This tour was very good and educational but you better be in store for an all-day excursion. We were picked up as early as 7:45am and returned back to the resort at 8pm. It's a 2-hour ride to Chichen Itza and along the way, other... Read the full Chichen Itza (Chi'ch'èen Ìitsha') review

From journal Mexico '06

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