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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Chichén Itzá

Pisté, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 84 2026
Chichén Itzá

A Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, with ruins set among trees. Visitors walk along paths past the stepped Temple of Kukulcán pyramid, the ball court and other ruins.

Highlights

  • Temple of Kukulcán pyramid
  • Great ball court
  • Temple of a Thousand Columns

Good to know

  • Arrive early to avoid crowds and heat
  • Bring water, hat or umbrella, sunscreen
  • Hiring a guide explains the history

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