Chichen Itza

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Chichen Itza, which dates from around 600 A.D., occupies about 4 square miles and will take a good day to visit.  Although you can visit on your own, it's more convenient to take a tour, which includes a guide and buffet lunch.  (Check tour prices, as they can vary significantly. 

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cancun18_tn.jpg (4484 bytes) Temple of Sculptured panels
cancun19_tn.jpg (3761 bytes) Observatory
cancun20_tn.jpg (3541 bytes) Temple of Nuns
cancun21_tn.jpg (4446 bytes) Close-up of "big nose" face
cancun22_tn.jpg (4034 bytes) Another close up of a face.
cancun26_tn.jpg (3741 bytes) Temple of Little Holes, named after holes in the roof comb.
cancun31_tn.jpg (4676 bytes) Temple of the High Priest (top of stairs); below is a natural limestone cave in which skeletons and offerings were found.
cancun32_tn.jpg (5148 bytes) Burial vault of a VIP

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