Explore the wonders of this fascinating place and discover its hidden secrets. Click on any of the names to learn more about the locations.
Climb the amazing pyramid with your eyes! During special times of the year, shadows create a snake that slithers down the stairs. The Maya built it with exactly 365 steps – one for each day of the year. Can you count all the steps?
"El Castillo" in 3D
Roar like a mighty jaguar as you explore this temple. The Mayans believed jaguars had special powers. Can you find the jaguar carvings hiding in the stones?
Twist and turn like a spiral shell inside this mysterious tower! The Maya used this as their special sky-watching place. Its windows line up perfectly with the stars and planets. Can you figure out why they named it after a snail?
Peer into the magical waters of this giant natural well! The Maya believed the rain god Chaac lived here. They dropped precious treasures into the water as gifts. Can you imagine what treasures might still be hiding in its depths?
Count as high as you can among this forest of stone columns! Maya leaders held important meetings under these towering pillars. Each column tells a story with its special carvings. How many columns do you think there really are?
March like a brave Maya warrior through this amazing temple! Hundreds of stone soldiers guard this special place. Look closely at the colorful carvings showing ancient battles and heroes. Can you spot the feathered serpent hiding among the warriors?
Zoom into the stars with this special platform! The Maya were amazing sky-watchers who tracked planet Venus. They built this platform to watch its journey across the night sky. Can you spot the star patterns carved into the stones?