This was by far my favorite section of the site. The area around El Castillo was crowded with tourists and vendors and had the vibe of an amusement park, while these ruins were practically deserted and had the raw vibe of a genuine lost city. And you can practically walk right up to them. I almost don't want to post this, as I don't want this section of the site to become flooded with tourists and vendors, though it seems the majority of tour groups don't visit this section. I hope it...
Read moreA rectangular building with a single room inside. It has very detailed carvings including a mark of the god Chac sticking out on all four corners. Other carvings include an armadillo, a snail, a turtle and a crab. According to Maya mythology these animals hold up the sky. Beautiful intricate carvings on this...
Read moreIt is a small one room building. It was named by. the Spaniards due to its proximity with the wrongly called "Convent of Nuns". The upper cresting of this building is decorated with Chac figure heads and other sculptural elements typical of the Maya Chichen...
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