Chichen Itza and Tulum, Mexico in the Mexican Yucatan peninsula, the Maya founded Chichen Itza, “City of the Pyramids,” in the fifth century. Relief kind paintings and sculptures describe the customs and rituals of this horrible still submerged advanced civilization. Pillars of stone and mosaics show the highly developed culture of the Maya people and complex images illustrate their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics and architecture. Here, the harmony of life given by God has been maintained only by strict compliance with all the divine commandments. This, however, appealed to many human sacrifices … Global Treasures - History of the most protected monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. As unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America are the heritage of our world. Join us to explore one of these protected monuments

I’m going to Tulum for my thirtieth birthday this August and was thinking of driving to Chichen Itza for a day trip. How far is it? Is it worth the drive? Thank you all!. I think I’m going to try to make a day trip out of it. I will rent a car so much, I think we will have no trouble getting there early. Thank you all!