For those seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to Chichén Itzá, these temples across the Yucatán Peninsula offer a glimpse into the rich history of the Maya.

Chichen Itza, Yucatan. Mayan pyramid of Kukulcan El Castillo. Picture: iStock The site hosts a four-day-long program featuring activities for guests to enjoy.

Video shows a tourist scaling the steps of Mexico's Temple of Kukulcan as thousands of visitors flocked to the site to witness the spring equinox last week.

The Chichen Itza complex, where the historical site is located, becomes an extremely popular travel destination for both locals and tourists during the equinox, as the ancient Mayan temple was ...

And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that resembles a serpent descending a building called El Castillo.

A tourist has been branded an idiot after he climbed an ancient pyramid, before he was then beaten up by an angry crowd for defying the ban.

As thousands of tourists flocked to Chichén Itzá for the spring equinox, two were arrested, one for climbing the iconic Kukulkán pyramid.

And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern that resembles a serpent descending a building called El Castillo.