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The Pyramid of Kukulkan is a monumental and astonishing Maya calendar. On the Spring equinox [March 21st] an image of a vast snake slithers down the side of the temple. The head of the snake, in stone, is visible to the right of the pink umbrella in the photo, while the body is created by the temple's own shadow.

Cenote Sagrado, Chichen Itza

The northern Yucatan is an arid area with no above-ground rivers. Chichen Itza's development was only possible due to the presence of two water filled cenotes, otherwise known as sink-holes. This one is the Cenote Sagrado where valuable items were often sacrificed to the rain god Chaac. In the early 1900s this cenote was dredged and quantities of gold, jade, pottery and human remains were found.

There are several other cenotes near Chichen Itza, some surrounded by gardens. restaurants, washrooms and showers. During a hot day cenotes make for a great way to take a break and cool off in the afternoon.

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The Yucatan Peninsula contains many other Maya pyramids and ruins scattered around in various states of disrepair, for example...

Nohuch Mul pyramid at Coba, which tourists are permitted to climb [and fall down]

Nohuch Mul seen from below, Coba

Coba is a little developed archaeological site deep in the Yucatan jungle, about 90 km east of Chichen Itza, 40 km west of the Caribbean Sea, and 44 km northwest of of Tulum, with which it is connected by a modern road.

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