Chichen Itza Map

The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichén Itzá are over 1500 years old and are located only 75 miles from Mérida. Some believe people were occasionally thrown into the nearby cenote as sacrifices, and those who survived were believed to be seers. The site of Chichén Itzá is divided into three sections. The North grouping of structures is distinctly Toltec in style. The central group appears to be from the early period. The southern group is known as "The Old Chichén." All three can be seen comfortably in one day.