Tag: Chichen Itza
Chichén Viejo: Housing complex for the Mayan elite is emerging as...
Archaeologists in Piste have revealed a newly discovered group of structures at Chichén Itzá believed to have been part of an elite housing complex...
Another Chichén Itzá climber attacked and arrested
A tourist from Poland was arrested, and assaulted by other tourists, after being the latest to attempt to ascend the ancient pyramid at Chichén...
“Uncovered” Episode 2, with José Gómez Rogríguez and the story of...
This week on episode 2 of “Uncovered,” we speak with the pioneering tour guide José Gómez Rodríguez and the discovery that made him a sensation in the world of archaeology.
Chichén Itzá is closed. So why are tourists climbing Kukulkán?
INAH employees are accused of profiting from Chichén Itzá’s shutdown by allowing their own visitors to roam the ancient pyramid and observatory.
Rule-breaker who climbed Chichén Itzá pyramid fined US$250
The woman berated by fellow tourists and detained by authorities for illegally climbing Chichén Itzá’s Kukulkán pyramid is reported to have paid a fine...
Tourists boo rule-breaker who climbed Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukulkán pyramid
When a woman illegally climbed Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukulkán pyramid over the weekend, other tourists showed their displeasure.
The tourist had been yelling obscenities near...
Piste residents angry as new Mayan train station is moved out...
The plans, announced just days ago, Tren Maya passengers disembarking on the outskirts of Pisté on their way to Chichén Itzá. Previously, the train stop was to be in town.
Pisté de Chichén Itzá — From Mayan antiquity to the Caste...
During antiquity, Pisté was a part of Chichén Itzá’s outskirts, stretching out several miles in every direction from the archaeological park that exists today.
INAH to open 2 more archaeological sites to the public on...
Mexico has announced plans to open two new archaeological sites to the public in Quintana Roo.
The Mystery of Mérida’s Ciudad Maya
Until the early 1980s, the Mayan-themed restaurant and nightclub Ciudad Maya was one of the hottest spots in Mérida.
How to avoid scams, hazards and getting kicked out at Chichén...
Avoid scammers and crowds at Chichén Itzá with our 10 essential tips.
INAH working to reopen the archaeological sites that are still closed
After over two years of closing due to the pandemic, a handful of archaeological sites in Yucatán remain off limits.
The most notable of these...
Tensions rise in Chichén Itzá as locals denounce fraudulent land deals
Locals in the town of Pisté near Chichén Itzá say that crooked land deals threaten to privatize infrastructure in Chichén Itzá.
Thousands flock to witness Spring Equinox illusion in Chichén Itzá under...
Huge crowds gathered over the weekend to observe the spring equinox at the archeological site of Chichén Itzá.
Kukulkán gets the last laugh as INAH reverses course on spring...
The capacity of the archaeological site will be capped at 15,000 to allow for social distancing and avoid the spread of COVID-19.
INAH denies spotlight to the great Kukulkán during summer solstice yet...
Just like last year, and the year before that, the great Kukulkán is preparing for his descent down Chichén Itzá’s most famous pyramid, but no adoring pilgrims will be there to see him.
Chichén Itzá hikes entrance fee yet again
This most recent entrance fee hike is already the second increase this year, bringing the total to 571 pesos, or 27 USD.
Untrained tour guides compete for tourist dollars in Chichén Itzá
Over the past few months, several certified tour guides at Chichén Itzá have complained about competition from unlicenced guides accompanying groups of tourists.
Under Mexican...
China unveils ice replica of Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukuklcán Pyramid
Artists in China have created a replica of the Pyramid of Kukulcán made entirely out of ice.
Chichén Itzá stray dogs to be cleared out
State authorities have announced that they have kicked off an effort to clear stray dogs from Chichén Itzá.
Beware of new Chichén Itzá hot air balloon scam
Authorities in Yucatán are warning visitors to Chichén Itzá against fraudulent tour operators offering non-existent hot air balloon rides over the ancient site.
Adventurous pup illegally climbs Yucatán’s most famous landmark at Chichén Itzá
Once again, a clandestine visitor has broken the rules at Chichén Itzá by climbing Kukulcán’s famed pyramid.
Chichén Itzá bounces back in a big way in 2021
Yucatán's archaeological sites have attracted nearly 1.6 million visitors during the first 10 months of 2021.
This number stands in stark contrast to attendance at...
Blocked from Chichén Itzá, new-age pilgrims congregate in Uxmal
Both Chichén Itzá and Dzibilchaltún were closed to the public during the fall equinox due to concerns over COVID-19 infections, as well as land disputes.