More Temples & Pyramids

Before we left Mexico to visit Berlize and Guatemala and other pyramid sites, we went to Chitzen Itza, probably the most visited Mayan site in Mexico. Staying at a hotel inside the park but outside the archaeological area, allowed us an early start, before the bus load hoards of day trippers arrived. On the way to Chetumal on the Mexico-Belize boarder, we also visited another amazing Mayan temple site - this one on the coast with a spectacular view. No temple climbing allowed at either site.


View of the Mayan Observatory from the hotel lobby
Chitzen Itza




Mayan columns, use to support a false arch to build
covered / rooved buildings




Sacrificial altar on top of Temple, Chitzen Itza





Main Temple, Chitzen Itza

 



View from Tulum, Mexico





Main Complex, Tulum

The whole gang, Tulum

Furry Friend at Tulum