El Castillo
Attraction
4.8 (17724 reviews)
This restored step-pyramid & Maya temple is the highlight of the Chichen Itza archaeological site.
97751 Tinum, Yuc., Mexico
+52 985 851 0137
Did You Know?
365
Mayan Calendar
El Castillo's 91 steps on each of its four sides, plus the final step at the top, add up to 365, representing the days in a Mayan year.
1300+
Ancient Age
El Castillo is over 1300 years old, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mayan civilization.
Multiple
Nested Pyramids
El Castillo is actually a series of pyramids built on top of each other, with the oldest at the base and the newest on top.
Acoustic
Engineering Marvel
El Castillo might be a testament to Mayan mastery in acoustic engineering, with some researchers suggesting the pyramid was designed to amplify sound.
