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Pre-Columbian Maya site in Mexico
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Mayapan is an archaeological site in Yucatán, Mexico. It was a fairly large city, built after the demise of Chichen Itza, and it took on the mantle of being the most powerful and influential Mayan city in the Yucatán. It was a place of power struggles and treachery and its demise in 1441 is attributed to rivalries between two powerful ruling clans. Mayapan is known for its architectural similarity to Chichen Itza.
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Cenote Chen Cha'aac
Small cenote that's used almost exclusively by locals, who prefer coming in the morning, so you might have it to yourself in the afternoon. The water is shallow (generally no more than 1-1/2 meter deep). If the gate is closed, go in the small adjacent store, Tendejon Ofelia, and the woman will open the gate once you pay the small fee.
Telchaquillo's only restaurant that opens every day serves regional Yucatecan cuisine at lunch only.
By bus
First-class bus line, Lineas Unidas del Sur, has hourly departures from Mérida to Techaquillo, the trip takes about 50 minutes for the 52 km trip and cost about M$40.
By train
The nearest Tren Maya station to Mayapan is Teya Mérida (a large, full-service station).
It's an archaeological site: you walk. Wear comfortable shoes and socks.
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