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Piramide de Kukulkan, Mexico

From series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
Height: 24 meters.

The legendary pyramids of the Kukulcán, located in the ancient city of Chichen Itza, are connected with the numerous legends about the ancient Mayan civilization. The huge stepped pyramid, dedicated to the supreme god Kukulcan, is a temple located in the middle of an extensive stone terrace. The height of the building is 24 meters, it is directed to the sky and has nine steps on each surface. The pyramid has a lot of the unique peculiarities associated with the astronomical and geographic cycles of the earth.

Piramide de Kukulkan, Mexico Literally every element and every parameter of the pyramid is connected with the important astronomical or geographical event by precise mathematical calculations. The scientists suspect that the pyramid was used for hundreds of years for the accomplishment of the important sacred rituals of Maya and for sacrifices, confirming the sacrificial sculptures found in the pyramid and the altars. Recently, scientists have made the most important discovery associated with the pyramid. Pyramid of the Kukulcán is a real material embodiment of the complex calendar of the Maya, which is closely connected with the mythology.

Tourists, the pyramid of the Kukulcán, can be recommended to organize the excursion on the day of summer or winter solstice. On these days around 17-15 after the local time, the sunrays form the strange drawing - the flying dragon, which is an earthly body of the majestic God Kukulcan, on the steps of the pyramid. You can also look inside the pyramid and admire the unique hidden artifacts. Next - Bosnian Pyramid


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Piramide de Kukulkan - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'HSBC' located in 20 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'PORTAL MAYA RENTA DE AUTOS Y TOURS' is located in 38 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'PEMEX Gas Station' in 3.69 km
Supermarket: 'Convenient Store' in 2.32 km
Parking: 'Chichen Itza Parking Lot' in 0.4 km
Apotheek: 'TINUM 1, YUC' in 2.57 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Pueblo Maya' in 1.95 km
Railway station: 'Valladolid' in 38 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Chichen Itza International Airport CZA - in 13 km
 »  Cozumel Airport CZM - in 171 km
 »  Cancun Airport CUN - in 180 km
 »  Isla Mujeres Airport IMU - in 199 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Piramide de Kukulkan

Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa

Located in 0 km from Piramide de Kukulkan
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Rooms: 28
Yaxkin Spa offers holistic Mayan healing therapies, massages and beauty treatments, including a Mayan Hot Stone Spa Massage or a deluxe tropical … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Dolores Alba Chichen Itza

Located in 2 km from Piramide de Kukulkan
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Rooms: 35
Surrounded by jungle, the pink bungalows feature a private porch and a bathroom with amenities. They are air conditioned and have a TV and fan. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Okaan

Located in 3 km from Piramide de Kukulkan
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Rooms: 22
Hotel Okaan's luxury rooms and bungalows have a terrace overlooking the gardens and jungle. They all have modern decor, air conditioning and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Real Mayab

Located in 17 km from Piramide de Kukulkan
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Rooms: 20
The bungalows and rooms offer wooden décor, a safe and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms are private and come with free toiletries and a shower. … More: photo, rates and booking

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