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Amazing archaeological siteThis was our first trip to Chichen Itza and it was well worth it! We had bit enough of the same thing at the all inclusive resort and the outing at Chichen Itza was a pleasant change.
It is truely a majestic Pre Columbian archaelogical site built by Mayan Civilization. The site contains many stone buildings like Temple of Warriors, El ...SHOW FULL REVIEW
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nice history lesson, no climbinggreat photo ops great history wanted to climb pyramid closed due to woman from San Diago falling and dying so everything there is off limits bummer.. but worth the 3 hour drive.. 100s of venders selling there goods.. just say no
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Once is enoughI visited Tulim and no people inside site to constatnly sell things. It was much different at Chicheniza. I had to watch were I was walking and I kept hearing 10 pesos, one dollar every 30 seconds. This is an extremely large site and literally hundreds of sellers along all paths. What a bummer.2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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10 pesos, 1 dollar!This was my first trip to Chichen Itza, and I would have to say that in spite of getting to experience one of the coolest historical sites I've ever seen, it was a real downer.
We went on a tour from Playa Del Carmen that included the bus trip, a lunch stop (it's a 3 hour drive) and the Chichen Itza entrance fee. The lunch stop was a ...9 of 10 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALL
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The Vendors spoil the AmbienceChichen Itza is not like what you see on television. The local vendors selling souvenirs outnumber the tourists 2 to 1, and they hound you mercifully. Leave your money at home. Or learn how to say "No" and "Go away" in Spanish.6 of 7 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Chichen Itza is an impressive archaeological site!Chichen Itza is truly a majestic archaeological site and is best visit during the early morning to avoid the crowded day-trip tours.
Our experience was full of wonderful moments. We loved the Maya rituals offered at Yaxkin Spa, was wonderful to be pamper after a full day of walking the Maya temples.
Learning about the Maya Civilization, ...4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue -
Best Tour EverI am so glad I went on the Chichen Itza tour. How the Mayans built this great city is unbelievable to me...especially when you figure in the astronomy and mathematics they used in building the city. When I first stepped into the clearing and looked at the big pyramid, I truly felt that I was in a special place. I have never felt that way before. ...8 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue