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3/20/2008 - 3/21/2008Vernal Equinox
Close to Piste,
Mexico
Each year thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to the ancient Mayan ruin of Chichen-Itza to join locals in witnessing the incredible natural show of the Vernal Equinox. Also known as 'El Castillo' because of its dominating size, the Mayan Kukulcan pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula is the largest Mayan temple in Mexico. Visitors watch in amazement as the afternoon shadow of the serpent god Kukulcan slowly snakes its way down the immense steps of the ruin. Up to 40,000 visitors travel to the site each year to watch this magical event.
Themes:
History
, Spectacle
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Chichen-Itza
Chichen-Itza is an ancient Mayan ruin in the Yucatan peninsula
Close to Piste, Mexico
Getting there:
Road: As one of the most popular Mayan ruins in Mexico, regular buses and taxis run to the Chichen-Itza.
Contact Information:
Mexico Tourist Office
22nd Floor
Insurgentes sur 800
Colonia del Valle
Mexico City
03100
Mexico
Telephone: +52 (01)5 687 0567.
Website: www.visitmexico.com
