As someone who has lived in Mexico since 2018, and visited about 25 ruins sites all across the country, ruins are clearly ...

The Yucatán Peninsula is rich in ancient history, and predominantly known for the famous ruins of Chichén Itzá. However, as a ...

This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec ...

Note: El Rey is currently closed. Check with your hotel's conceirge about its status. While they may not have the awe factor of Chichén Itzá, the El Rey Ruins have convenience on their side.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit El Mestizo, about 3.5 miles from Chichén Itzá, for an authentic Mexican lunch after touring the archeological site. I recommend ordering the pollo adobado, which ...

Chichén Itzá, "the mouth of the well of the Itzás," was likely the most important city in the Yucatán from the 10th to the 12th centuries. Evidence indicates that the site was first settled as ...

The ruins in the large, impressive archaeological area of Chichen Itza date from the fifth century AD. The structures on the site vary greatly, relating to ritual, religion, royalty and recreatio ...