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Chichén Itzá: Chichén Viejo
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This is the oldest part of Chichén Itzá, characterised by its typically Mayan Puuc style and its superb decorations on the Iglesia temple. The more recent Caracol, a round astronomical observatory, derives its name ("the Snail") from the central spiral staircase. It was probably designed for observing Venus (note the openings studding the upper chamber), a planet associated with the worship of Kukulcán, or Quetzalcóatl.

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  • From US$171
    Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa
    Very good 8.2
    760 m - Carretera 180, Zona Hotelera, 97109 Chichén-Itzá
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  • From MX$567
    Hotel Doralba Inn Chichen
    Good 7.4
    2.45 km - Km 122 Carretera Merida-Cancun, 97751 Chichén-Itzá
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    Hotel Puerta Chichen
    Very good 8.5
    2.83 km - C-15 A No. 30x20 KM 117, 97751 Chichén-Itzá
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