Chinkultic, sometimes Chincultic, is a moderate-size archeological ruin in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is part of the Lagunas de Montebello National Park. This pre-Columbian city belongs to the ancient Maya civilization. The city flourished in the Maya Classic Era, from about the 3rd through the 9th century.
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This is a great site with a very nice long walk through the various mayan ruins. A guide said that this is one of the 3 ruins that form a triangle in this area. Chinkultic, Tenam Puente and another one to the Southeast. It would be nice if there was a trail where to could access the cenote, aka, sink hole, but there does not appear to be one. Make sure and bring water with you because there wasn’t any sold on-sight. The walk has some long stairs to climb up to the highest point, but if you take your time you should be able to enjoy it. The stellae are hidden on the bad side from where you park. Take time to walk over there also, they are fairly...
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unique smaller ruins with a cenote that is a little off the beaten path! we had the place to ourselves and enjoyed hearing stories from our guide. 1.5 hours with a guide, but could definitely be shorter if we went on your own. many stairs to get to the final temple but the first two areas (ball court and main plaza) are fairly...
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Zona arqueológica bella, con una estructura impresionante la cual te captiva, la vista que se tiene desde arriba del templo mayor es imponente.
This ruins are amazing not just because the city of the ruins is amazing but the nature around it is impressive, and the view from the top of the main...
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