 Chichen Itza Hotels: pride of the most powerful city in Mayan history
Added: 02/20/2006 |
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Chichen Itza listed in the book '1,000 Places To See Before You Die' is the largest ancient city in Mayan history. You can stay overnight at one of numerous Chichen Itza Hotels. Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows reputed to be the best hotel in Chichen Itza lies among beautiful gardens in the centre of the archaeological zone. Hacienda Chichen Itza Hotel is decorated in a colonial style and equipped with most modern amenities. Genesis Eco-Oasis Hotel gives the guests comfortable cabanas with opportunities to have known the Mayan people of Ek Balam. Chichen Itza attracts travelers coming to have a rest with amazing cultural experience.
Chichen Itza, the largest ancient city in Mayan history, is located two hours west of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. You can flow into Cancun, rent a car and drive to Chichen Itza directly from the airport. Chichen Itza was founded in 514 A.D., but most of Chichen Itza buildings were built during Toltec rule that started around the year 1000 A.D. Among the Mayan Toltec style buildings there are 'El Caracol', 'El Castillo', the Ball Court, to name a few.
You will enjoy 'El Caracol', the old huge rounded observatory. The Pyramid of Kukulcan ('El Castillo') is an impressive place where the ceremony of the descent of the god Kukulkan was held. From the pyramid a tourist can make his way to the Ball Court, the largest one in Mesoamerica. In the place, the Ball Game had a ritual side in which losers were sacrificed.
You can stay at one of numerous Chichen Itza Hotels. If stay overnight the next day you are able to visit more of the site in cooler morning hours. In day-time, a tourist can eat, relax and stay cool in one of many pools of Chichen Itza Hotels. You can go back to the site for the evening Light and Sound Show explaining how the 'serpent' makes its way down the giant pyramid.
Chichen Itza Hotels are situated in Piste, a village 1.6 kilometers beyond the ruins, and in Valladolid, which is 40 kilometers from the ruins. Villas Chichen Itza Club Med (3 stars), Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows (5 stars) and Hacienda Chichen Itza (5 stars) share a back entrance to the ruins, which allows their guests continuous access, while Hotel Chichen Itza (3 stars) and Villas Arquelogicas (4 stars) are located several minutes walk from the ruins.
Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows is reputed to be the best hotel in Chichen Itza. The Mayaland Hotel lies among beautiful gardens in the centre of the archaeological zone. You may stay in the main house with breathtaking views of the Mayan temples or in the Mayan bungalows located among tropical trees. Hacienda Chichen Itza Hotel is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation also. This historic landmark includes relics from its Mayan past and colonial heritage. This hotel offers rooms decorated in a colonial style and equipped with modern comfort.
Genesis Eco-Oasis Hotel built for nature lovers also should be mentioned among Chichen Itza Hotels. The Genesis hotel located only 35 minutes by bus from Chichen Itza is with the jungle and ancient ruins of Ek Balam on its one side and a small Mayan community on the other. For the cost of an ordinary room in most hotels they give the guests comfortable cabanas with fans and hot water showers. The guests are also provided with non-intrusive opportunities to have known the people of Ek Balam and practise Spanish or Mayan.
Chichen Itza attracts travelers coming to have a rest with amazing cultural experience. In Chichen Itza you may stay in comfortable hotel rooms, inexpensive cabanas or luxurious villas. The views of the archaeological site and surrounding jungles are fantastic, and that is why Chichen Itza is listed in the book '1,000 Places To See Before You Die'.
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