Built by the pre-Columbian Maya civilization sometime between the 8th and 12th centuries AD, the building served as a temple to the deity Kukulcán, the Yucatec ...

El Castillo—in Spanish, “the castle”—looms at the center of Chichén Itzá, a 79-foot pyramid of stone. Also known as the Pyramid of Kukulkán, the structure ...

The building sits on a rectangular platform, 55.5 meters (182 feet) wide and has a height of 24 meters (78 feet). Precision and intention ...

Chichén Itzá, meaning 'mouth of the well of the Itzáes' in Mayan, is a stunning ruin well worth visiting for its spectacular, iconic structures and…

In Chichén Itzá …of such major buildings as El Castillo (“The Castle”), a pyramid that rises 79 feet (24 metres) above the Main Plaza. El Castillo has four ...

Surrounding El Castillo are terraces where the major monumental complexes were built: on the north-west are the Great Ball Court, Tzompantli or the Skull Wall, ...

The Pyramid of Kukulcan or Kukulkan (also known as El Castillo, a name given by the Spanish Conquistadors) is the center of Chich'en Itza, it was built over a ...

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Mar 31, 2023 · El Castillo is an ancient Mayan Temple and historic landmark in the center of Chichen Itza, which attracts hundreds of tourists each year.

Welcome to El Castillo, one of the most opulent boutique hotels in Costa Rica, perched 600 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The guest reviews are over-the-top!