Piste is a village that is located about 1 km from the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza. The city has become a popular spot for the tourists that visit the park. Chichen Itza is considered to have been the capital of the Mayan Empire, that existed from about 500 AD until about 1500 AD. These ruins are open for tours on a daily basis from about 0800 - 1700 hours. The cost of the tours is about $10 (USD).
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Chichen Itza - there are many interesting archeological sites in the park, such as: Temple of the Warriors Sacred Well The Ball Court El Caracol Pyramid of Kukulcan
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What's really great: |
Anything in the park is worthy of study. It is possible to visit the park for 10 days in a row, look at different sites each day, and still not understand everything in the park.
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All of the sights in the park of Chichen Itza are wonderful. Look for:
Pyramid of Kukulcan
Sacred Well
El Caracol
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Accommodations: |
Piramide Inn
Villas Arqueologicas - on the edge of the park. These run from $43 - $107 (USD)
Hacienda Chichen - From $50 - $150
Posada Olalde
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Restaurants: |
Piramide Inn
Mayaland Hotel - has a buffet serving Mayan food buffet and entertainment.
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Published on Thursday June 26th, 2003
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Sun, Jul 11 2004 - 05:03 PM
by janetlea
Russ......I have visited the mayan ruins at Chichen Itza but didn't see all of the things you saw! |
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