Visit Chichen Itza in Mexico

Take a tour of Chichen Itza in Mexico – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. The Yucatan in Mexico is home to one of the most significant sites of Mayan Civilization. Chichen Itza features a variety of archaeological styles and impressive temples, observatories, and courts. It became a central political, social, and economic center in the Late Classic era, over a thousand years ago. Cenotes, or underground pools, were the main source of water in this arid environment.

Visit Chichen Itza in Mexico Naomi: Hi! I’m Naomi and I’m very excited to show you the World’s Greatest Attractions. The Yucatan in Mexico is home to one of the most significant sites of Mayan Civilization. Chichen Itza features a variety of archaeological styles and impressive temples, observatories and courts. It became a central, political, social and economic center in the late classic era over a thousand years ago. Cenotes or underground pools were the main source of water in this arid environment. The Spanish conquest of the Yucatan in the 1500 included establishing Chichen Itza as a new Spanish capital. The largest ball game in Ancient Mesoamerica America can be seen here. El Castillo at Chichen Itza was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.