How to Visit the Nunnery at Chichen Itza near Cancun, Mexico

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:VisitNunneryChichenItzanearCancunMexico
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How to Visit the Nunnery at Chichen Itza near Cancun, Mexico

Introduction

Chichen Itza is a three hour drive from Cancun, Mexico. It is a must see for travelers that vacation to Cancun and love seeing historical sights. The Mayans constructed a number of famous temples and pyramids in this area. The most preserved of these is the Nunnery.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Know your stuff! Do some research and read up on the history of the Nunnery. You can also ask some of the locals in Cancun. They will know a lot of information about the ruins.
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Step Two

Walk through the ancient living quarters of the Mayan royalty. This site is considered to be the place where the leading Mayans called home.
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Step Three

Watch for the wonderful paintings and reliefs. Almost every wall has these stunning pieces of artwork embedded on them.
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Step Four

Explore some of the hidden secrets. There are several of these throughout the site. If you see a dark hole leading into a recess, then do not be afraid to go exploring. It will make you feel as though you are the first person discovering these ancient ruins.
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Step Five

Go early! The Nunnery gets busy as it is a popular tourist attraction.
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Step Six

Take a tour. There are many tour companies in the Cancun area.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Take a camera!
  • Wear a good pair of shoes and appropriate attire. The area around Cancun can be hot and humid.
  • Buy some of the native artwork and crafts. They are generally very low priced and will make wonderful keepsakes.
  • Be careful! There are dark areas with steps.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Small sense of adventure
  • A full day during a Cancun vacation.
  • A little bit of cash
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