Chichen Itza is the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and the most important archaeological site in the region. The 11th and 12th centuries were its most prosperous time, and the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation declared Chichen Itza a World Heritage site in 1988. Chichen Itza's El Castillo was also named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. On this day trip from Cancun, visit the sacred area for a Chichen Itza tour to explore the remaining pyramids.

Your guided tour includes the Temple of a Thousand Columns, where ancient Mayans worshipped their gods, the ball court, where they played, and the famous Pyramid of Kukulkan. The remains of the Temple of a Thousand Columns include the pillars of sculpted soldiers. The Ball court was known as the place for all the sporting events. The mysterious and unknown architecture of this building allows sound to travel from one side of the 545-foot stadium to the other. This baffles even our modern builders to this day. The Pyramid of Kukulkan, or El Castillo, is the most famous structure of these ruins. Standing 75 feet tall, this massive structure dominates the center of the ruins. It was built in honor of the feathered serpent, Kukulkan, with some relation to agricultural rituals.

Your friendly bilingual tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and will educate you at every step of the tour. Along with admissions to each of the tour's attractions, you will be served a buffet lunch during your trip. You'll be glad you joined this glorious Mayan ruins tour.

After your tour of the ruins, you will have the unique experience of swimming in a cenote. This is a natural rock and water formation. It is created by caved-in limestone, which, in turn, reveals underground water. The crystal clear blue waters are a definite sight to see. On your way back, enjoy a panoramic tour of the colonial city of Valladolid. See the ruins of the great Mayan civilization and swim underground in crystal blue waters on this action packed Cancun day trip.