The Observatory or Caracol

The Observatory or Caracol is a building in , . The Observatory or Caracol is situated near the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Chichen Itza and Sacred Cenote.

Photo: Javier Losa, CC BY 2.0.
Chichén Itzá is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the of . It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations.

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The is a water-filled in limestone at the pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site of , in the northern . is situated 1 km north of The Observatory or Caracol.

Museum
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The Great Museum of Chichén Itzá is an archaeological museum located near the town of , in the municipality of Tinum, , Mexico. Inaugurated on February 28, 2024, the museum houses a collection of over 1,000 pieces, including 400 original artifacts… is situated 1¼ km north of The Observatory or Caracol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Piste and X-Calakoop.

Town
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Pisté is a village in in the center of Yucatán State, . It is best known for the Mayan archaeological site and the cenote Ik Kil. is situated 3 km northwest of The Observatory or Caracol.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 6 km southeast of The Observatory or Caracol.

The Observatory or Caracol

Latitude
20.67925° or 20° 40′ 45″ north
Longitude
-88.57073° or 88° 34′ 15″ west
Open location code
76GHMCHH+PP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 49475778
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Spanish—“The Observatory or Caracol” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Templo No. 6 de Maudslay and Temple of the Wall Panels.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Xtoloc Cenote and Café y Artesanías.

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