Dzibilchaltún - ¨Place of the stone writing¨ Location: Yucatan, Mexico 9 miles north of Merida, ??? miles from Progresso, 85 miles from Chichen Itza, 209 miles from Cancun Can be visited as a shore excursion for cruise ship passengers docking in Progresso
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			Maya Sites Travel Services Excursions to Dzibilchaltún: This site can also be added to the itinerary of any of our Yucatan excursions SPRING EQUINOX at CHICHEN ITZA AND DZILBILCHALTUN plus Ek Balam, Uxmal, Labna, Kabah, Loltun Caves, colonial Merida, Tulum & Coba March 18-22, 2008: 4 nights 5 days Join us for a special Spring Equinox tour of Mayan ruins in the Yucatan. Witness the wonder of Mayan astronomical accuracy in the phenomena of the sunrise at the Temple of the Dolls in Dzibilchaltun and the descension of the Feathered Serpent at the great pyramid of Chichen Itza. $1,150 per person (double occupancy). Limited to 12 participants. BACK to Mayan Ruin Sites Page
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