What are the two beautiful archaeological sites ideal to receive the spring equinox 2023

Thousands of Mexicans and tourists in general gather each year in certain tourist destinations to recharge their batteries during the Spring Equinoxa universal phenomenon that occurs all over the world, although the only thing that will change is the weather in each country or nation in which it occurs.

According to specialists, during the spring equinox the durations of day and night have an equal value, that is to say approximately 12 hours. This year, the equinox will be on Monday March 20the date when one of the four seasons of the year begins: spring and when the Sun crosses the equator in a northerly direction.

In Mexico it is believed that during this day more energy is charged, therefore people move to specific places for this. However, scientists assure that the solar energy is the same as that recorded at any time of the year.

In our country there are two characteristic destinations to receive the equinox which are The Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán and Chichén Itzá the most famous complex of ruins located in Yucatan, where from the early hours of the day people gather to supposedly recharge their energy.

Teotihuacan

baptized as San Juan Teotihuacán and San Martín de las Piramidesis one of the magic cities of Mexico, in addition to being one of the main places that people consider to receive the equinox.

This beautiful place was one of the main pre-Hispanic cities of Mesoamerica and one of the most admired in the world. According to Nahuatl mythology, it represents the space where the sun and the moon were created.

Teotihuacán means teolt: “god”; hua: possessive and can: “place”, meaning “where the gods areor “Place that has our gods”. The pyramids were built in 300 BC and were expanded in five stages.

In addition to climbing the pyramids and admiring the beautiful landscape, you can also appreciate the variety of handicrafts made with precious stones, nickel silver, quartz, onyx, silver, clay and obsidian.

While more adventurous-minded walkers can consider going on a hot air balloon and observe the pyramids from the heights. Other attractions that the city offers are: the Sierra de Patlachique National Park, the pulque route, the temazcales, the route of the dead, the Citadel, the pyramid of the feathered serpent, among others.

To pamper your palate you can find on the site dishes such as: barbecue, mixiotes, quesadillas with grasshoppers, pancakes of tamales or escamoles and flavored pulque or liqueur of nopal.

Chichen Itza

It is another beautiful archaeological site recognized for having been selected as one of the 7 Wonders of the World July 7, 2007. The ancient city of Chichén Itzá is located in the state of Yucatán, right in the middle of Mérida and the famous city of Cancún, in Quintana Roo.

This beautiful place is managed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), to enter the site it is requested to pay the amount of at least 613 pesos and must be paid at the entrance to the archaeological area. His office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Pyramid of Kukulkan is the tallest building in Chichén Itzá, since it reaches 30 meters high, i.e. the length of approximately a football field. It has been classified as the ceremonial center of the Maya culture, although it was built in 1200 AD when it was built as we know it today.

It is also the most famous Mayan city in the world and has been declared World Heritage in 1988 by Unesco. It is a beautiful place where you will be amazed by its incredible buildings.

Tourists will have the opportunity to visit the Observatory, the Ball Court, the main esplanade, the Patio of the Thousand Columns, the Temple of the Warriors, the Sacred Cenote, among others.

The Pyramid of Kukulkan will leave a magical atmosphere with excellent lighting and audio narrations lasting approximately 25 minutes, with the aim of learning more about the history of the Maya.