From Mayan gods to dinosaur-killing asteroids, these are the lesser-known and crazy facts about cenotes you haven't heard ...

The main rule of thumb when visiting the ruins is to not go on a Sunday. Entrance is free to Mexican citizens on Sundays at Chichen Itza so it will be much more crowded. It’s also best to arrive at ...

Overall, I found the Chichen Itza tour from Playa del Carmen to be a great value for the price. It’s a long day—lasting over 12 hours—and can feel a bit rushed at times, but the experience is very ...

Another awesome group tour to Chichen Itza from Cancun, this 12-hour tour includes hotel pickup in Cancun, a bilingual guide to lead you through the site, plenty of water, a walking tour of nearby ...

Credit: Johannes Krause Genetic research at Chichén Itzá has revealed the ritual sacrifice of related male children and local genetic adaptations to historical epidemics. The ancient Maya city of ...

Researchers note that twins played a prominent role in ancient Mayan origin stories and spirituality, and that the sacrifice of twins is a theme in the group’s 2,000-year-old religious text.

Nation & World Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice June 16, 2024 at 8:00 am Updated June 16, 2024 at 8:00 am By Freda Kreier ...

Scientists tested the DNA of the children's remains, which were found in 1967 near the Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itzá, and date back over 1,000 years. (Cuartoscuro) DNA testing on the remains of ...