We toured the archaelogical site of Chichén Itzá and learned about the history and culture of the Mayan people.

In front of The Observatory or "El Caracol"	Study of astronomy guided agricultural activities.
Carvings are evident on many of the structures.	The serpent represents the god Kukulcan.
Our tour guide Norma explains the carvings.	This iguana posed for the tourists.
"El Castillo" is 75 feet high.	Temple of the Warriors on the left, El Castillo on the right.
Temple of the Warriors as seen from the top of El Castillo.	The Ball Court (left) and Temple of the Jaguars from the top of El Castillo.
The Group of the Thousand Columns.	Carvings at the base of the Temple of the Warriors.

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