Instituto Nacional de Antropología E Historia - Pisté

One of the seven modern wonders in Mexico. Take advantage not forgetting to take water with you (inside it is very expensive), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent. Students enter for free and Mexicans with half price ife.

Gentlemen, congratulated them for having such an important place in the history of mankind in a very good state of conservation! One suggestion: Try to get the face of my dear Chaac mol. I love that sculpture and no longer has a face or don't let it deteriorate anymore!

The creation in 1825 of the Mexican National Museum by President Guadalupe Victoria shortly after Independence is one of the first antecedents of INAH; later, Maximiliano de Habsburg's 1865 disposition to install the Public Museum of Natural History, Archeology and History in the National Palace contributes to the effort to preserve the collections of pre-Columbian figures. The recognition in 1897 that the nation is the owner of the archaeological buildings and the entrustment of their custody to the Federal Government and the State Governments increases the participation of the state in the care and study of Mesoamerican cultures. Later in 1909 and with the celebration of the centenary of Independence as a framework, the museum is divided into several sections: the Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of Archeology and Ethnography inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz. In 1917, as part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Development, the Directorate of Archaeological and Ethnographic Studies was created, which the following year changed its name to the Directorate of Anthropology; In 1925, it was incorporated into the SEP, then in 1930 the Directorate of Archeology and the General Inspection of Monuments merged to constitute the Department of Artistic, Archaeological and Historical Monuments of the SEP, with the functions of: exploration of archaeological zones from the country; surveillance, conservation and restoration of archaeological, historical and artistic monuments of the Republic, and the objects found in them; the scientific and artistic investigations that interest to the Archeology and History of Mexico, anthropological and ethnographic, mainly of the indigenous population of the country and the publication of works. Finally in 1939 the INAH is created.

It is deplorable the level of corruption that exists on the part of INAH and Cultur that have allowed Chichén Itzá to prostitute itself and has become a giant outdoor handicraft market, leaving the archaeological site and its importance as a world heritage site very relegated . For that reason, Chichen is the last place I would recommend to go to a tourist visiting Yucatán.

Yucatan has the privilege of having one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, and it is a privilege to know Chichen Itza. The importance of this ancient Mayan city that is preserved to this day, never ceases to amaze us. I recommend getting to know her and take advantage of the long trip staying until the night to enjoy the light and sound show and it will be an unforgettable experience. There are places inside and outside the archaeological zone to eat.

Each corner is unique and unrepeatable. The beauty of some pieces that still remain are surprising. The good thing that they charge so much in this archaeological zone serves to preserve it, a pity that there are too many vendors inside that sometimes offend visitors who do not buy their products. In general the area is of enormous beauty and magic.