Which Mayan site has the most tourists in the Yucatan?

For most, no trip to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is complete without visiting Chichen Itza Yucatan Mexico. This is the most popular, as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, though there are other UNESCO Mayan Ruins in Mexico with the distinction as well.



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Chichen Itza is the most visited archaeological site in the country.

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The peoples and cultures which comprised the Maya civilization spanned more than 2,500 years of Mesoamerican history, in the Maya Region of southern Mesoamerica, which incorporates the present-day nations of Guatemala and Belize, much of Honduras and El Salvador, and the southeastern states of Mexico from the Isthmus ...

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Perhaps the country most famously associated with Mayan heritage, Mexico – more specifically, the Yucatan Peninsula – is packed with centuries-old landmarks, owing its historic pyramids to the Mayan trade route, which traversed the southeastern coast leaving a long-lasting impression.

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Chichen Itza – Mexico The architectural styles of the area are said to be different than in any other Mayan city, which many historians believe is due to the diversity of the region. The area is the most visited archeological site in Mexico and roughly 1.2 million tourists comed to marvel at the ruins each year.

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Compared to the other two sites, Chichen Itza is by far the most impressive one, hence why it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

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The majestic Teotihuacan is a must-see on any visit to Mexico. Located just 30 miles from Mexico City, this archaeological site is the most visited in Mexico, drawing visitors from far and wide. At its peak, it's believed that over 100,000 people lived in this ancient Mayan city that spanned just eight square miles.

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