Etymologically, Chi-ch'en Itza means "the city by the well of the Itza".

Chichen Itza is the best example of migration that occurred in Mesoamerica to the Early Post, bringing together features of both material culture of the Maya area and the center of Mexico, particularly Tolteca affiliation. In addition Chichen Itza was capital of a vast territory in the Yucatan Peninsula, led by the League of Mayapan, 987 to 1200 d. C. The archaeological site of Chichen Itza is famous worldwide for the play of light and shadow at each equinox occurs on the steps of the pyramid base known as The Castle. In this, the sun, as you move up over the horizon, illuminating the west will alfarda basement, creating triangles of light and shadow that seem to descend to the snakehead in the rudeness of the balustrade. This event, made from the correct orientation and inclination of the planes of the base, shows the high level of astronomical and architectural knowledge that the Maya possessed, and which has resulted in one of the most studied cultures and regions around These issues, in addition to the territorial political organization and exploitation of resources. 525-1200 d chronology. C. Location main chronological: Early Postclassic 900-1200 d. C.

Archaeological Zone - Chichen Itza is the best example of migration that occurred in Mesoamerica to the Early Post, bringing together features of both material culture of the Maya area and the center of Mexico, particularly Tolteca affiliation. In addition Chichen Itza was capital of a vast territory in the Yucatan Peninsula, led by the League of Mayapan, 987 to 1200 d. C. The archaeological zone Chichen Itza is famous worldwide for the play of light and shadow at each equinox occurs on the steps of the pyramid base known as The Castle. In this, the sun, as you move up over the horizon, illuminating the west will alfarda basement, creating triangles of light and shadow that seem to descend to the snakehead in the rudeness of the balustrade. This event, made from the correct orientation and inclination of the planes of the base, shows the high level of astronomical and architectural knowledge that the Maya possessed, and which has resulted in one of the most studied cultures and regions around These issues, in addition to the territorial political organization and exploitation of resources. 525-1200 d chronology. C. Location main chronological: Early Postclassic 900-1200 d. C.

It is located 115 kilometers from the city of Merida, Yucatan, taking Highway No. 180 to the town of Piste, which is 2 kilometers from the archaeological site. Visitors can reach the site by public transport.

Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours.

Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone 01 (985) 8 51 01 37

Yucatan INAH Center 01 (999) 9 44 00 33 9 44 00 43 to 9 44 40 68