(Shutterstock) Among the thousands of tourists from around the world flocking to Chichén Itzá for the spring equinox, two decided to break the rules by climbing the iconic Temple of Kukulkán.

A 38-year-old German tourist was apprehended on Thursday after scaling the centuries-old pyramid, El Castillo, at the ancient Mayan site of Chichen Itza. The incident occurred during the renowned ...

A German tourist was arrested in Mexico for desecrating the sacred Mayan temple, Chichen Itza, during a bi-annual ‘Kukulkan’s descent’ event. The tourist was filmed running up the steps of the temple ...

The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, March 20, officially marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, reports AP News. What happens during the ...

Notably, the spring equinox at Chichen Itza draws massive crowds annually, with many attending to witness the 'Descent of the Feathered Serpent' phenomenon. This spectacle occurs when sunlight ...

Spring equinox means the first official day of spring is here. Discover the science and traditions of what’s also called the ...

“The word equinox ... the autumn season arises, and many ancient sites mark the start of a season cycle. The Mayans called the day “the return of the sun serpent.” In Chichen Itza, Mexico ...

But for people living south of the equator, this equinox means they are heading into fall. So for Chileans, South Africans and Australians, among others, this is a time to embrace cooler autumn ...

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern ...

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that ...