Location
The city of Chichén Itzá was located in what is now south-central Yucatán state, Mexico.
Brief History
Chichén Itzá is a ruined ancient Maya city occupying an area of 4 square miles and was founded about the 6th century CE, presumably by Maya peoples of the Yucatán Peninsula who had occupied the region since the Pre-Classic, or Formative, Period (1500 BCE–300 CE).
Visiting
Chichen Itza welcomes over 2,500,000 visitors each year and you can reach the archaeological site by car, bus or with different tours. Chichen Itza opens every day from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm, the last entrance is at 4 pm, and you can get the tickets on site.
