Have you ever experienced the mystery of Chichen Itza after dark? The sounds of the jungle, a clear sky filled with stars and the sight of ancient temples and stone masks illuminated by moonlight are unforgettable and on top of that, the Kukulcan Nights Light Show is amazing.
Thomas More Travel offers an afternoon trip to Chichen Itza on Tuesdays, which includes a guided tour of the archaeological site, a light dinner and a return to the ancient city in the evening to see the Kukulcan Nights 3D video mapping show. The temples in the Great Plaza are illuminated in different colors and the Pyramid of Kukulcan is the backdrop for the tale of the Maya creation story.
If you want to explore Chichen Itza at your own pace, why not rent a car and visit the colonial town of Valladolid en route? You could also visit some of the cenotes or sinkholes that pepper the landscape of the eastern Yucatan. Zaci, Dzitnup, Samula and Hubiku in the Valladolid area are all popular, as is Ik-Kil, which is a short distance from Chichen Itza. Another option is to tour the smaller archaeological site of Ek Balam in the morning. It’s only 20 minutes to the north of Valladolid so you can return there for lunch before setting off for Chichen Itza in the afternoon.
Visit www.thomasmoretravel.com to book the Tuesday tour or call in at the Thomas More Travel desk in the resort lobby during your stay.
