Looking for Yucatan advice: Chichen Itza or Uxmal?

cartman · 10-26-2009, 02:59 PM

Hey board,

Going on another cruise in December, and one of our stops is Progresso. From the looks of it, the two big options for shore excursions are a trip to either Chichen Itza or Uxmal. Has anyone here been to either of these sites and provide feedback? We've been debating about which one to go see. Right now, I'm leaning a bit towards Uxmal, since you can still climb a couple of the pyramids, and it is a bit closer as well, so we'll get to spend an extra 45 minutes to an hour there as opposed to Chichen Itza.

RainMaker · 10-26-2009, 03:07 PM

I can't speak to Uxmal, but I found Chichen Itza fascinating. I went many years ago but we were able to scale the pyramids and such. The tour we went on was really informative too. It was really hot though and my skin got burnt real bad.

Mustang · 10-26-2009, 03:12 PM

Excluding other variables, Chichen Itza.

However, factoring in that it is part of a cruise and time limits, I'd be more likely to select Uxmal given the ability to climb the ruins and the extra time. We visited Tulum and definitely don't regret it.

RainMaker · 10-26-2009, 03:15 PM

Just looking it over, they have closed El Castillo which kind of sucks. That was an amazing experience.

ColtCrazy · 10-26-2009, 05:48 PM

I loved Chichen Itza, but yeah, they have closed the pyramids to climbing since I've been.

Still, it's still an impressive site...just a wild experience to see this in the middle of the jungle.

I remember when I went, my mom got really overheated. I walked with her back to the bus while the group went ahead. Within a minute of the main group disappearing, the path back was covered with animals, including a massive warthog that I thought for sure was going to charge.

MrDNA · 10-26-2009, 09:41 PM

Uxmal was my favorite and I went to about a dozen Mayan ruins. It's a little more wild and a little less touristy. We brought a lunch and ate on the top of one of the pyramids. Great experience. Don't eat in the restaurant.

RainMaker · 10-26-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

I remember when I went, my mom got really overheated. I walked with her back to the bus while the group went ahead. Within a minute of the main group disappearing, the path back was covered with animals, including a massive warthog that I thought for sure was going to charge.

It was awhile ago but I remember there not being a lot of shade available. Just the sun constantly beating down on you all day. Wouldn't recommend it for anyone older or kids.

Greyroofoo · 10-26-2009, 10:23 PM

I'd definitely go with Chichen Itza, +25% defense in all your cities is really nothing to sneeze at.

Greyroofoo · 10-26-2009, 10:24 PM

dola,

Apparently it became obsolete when rifling was discovered.

Carry on...

molson · 10-26-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

I'd definitely go with Chichen Itza, +25% defense in all your cities is really nothing to sneeze at.

LOL - that's the 1st thing I thought of when I saw the thread.

Shkspr · 10-26-2009, 10:29 PM

I think Progresso really needs to bring a soup named "Chicken Itza" to market. I'd buy it.

cartman · 10-27-2009, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback. We decided to do the Uxmal trip. Definitely looking forward to it!

Sgran · 10-28-2009, 05:30 PM

Uxmal is also great, but when we went the locals were being feisty, so we got stopped by the Mexican army. Good thing my friend didn't have a bunch of weed and we hadn't been smoking in the back seat.

I will say the Chichen Itza is so good that even with Montezuma kicking my... well, you can imagine... it was still great and I'm glad I went.

10-26-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Excluding other variables, Chichen Itza. However, factoring in that it is part of a cruise and time limits, I'd be more likely to select Uxmal given the ability to climb the ruins and the extra time. We visited Tulum and definitely don't regret it. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

10-26-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I loved Chichen Itza, but yeah, they have closed the pyramids to climbing since I've been. Still, it's still an impressive site...just a wild experience to see this in the middle of the jungle. I remember when I went, my mom got really overheated. I walked with her back to the bus while the group went ahead. Within a minute of the main group disappearing, the path back was covered with animals, including a massive warthog that I thought for sure was going to charge. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

10-26-2009, 09:41 PM	#6
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	Uxmal was my favorite and I went to about a dozen Mayan ruins. It's a little more wild and a little less touristy. We brought a lunch and ate on the top of one of the pyramids. Great experience. Don't eat in the restaurant. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

10-27-2009, 11:04 PM	#12
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Thanks for the feedback. We decided to do the Uxmal trip. Definitely looking forward to it! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-28-2009, 05:30 PM	#13
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	Uxmal is also great, but when we went the locals were being feisty, so we got stopped by the Mexican army. Good thing my friend didn't have a bunch of weed and we hadn't been smoking in the back seat. I will say the Chichen Itza is so good that even with Montezuma kicking my... well, you can imagine... it was still great and I'm glad I went. __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

10-26-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I can't speak to Uxmal, but I found Chichen Itza fascinating. I went many years ago but we were able to scale the pyramids and such. The tour we went on was really informative too. It was really hot though and my skin got burnt real bad.

10-26-2009, 03:15 PM	#4
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Just looking it over, they have closed El Castillo which kind of sucks. That was an amazing experience.

10-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'd definitely go with Chichen Itza, +25% defense in all your cities is really nothing to sneeze at.

10-26-2009, 10:24 PM	#9
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	dola, Apparently it became obsolete when rifling was discovered. Carry on...

10-26-2009, 10:29 PM	#11
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	I think Progresso really needs to bring a soup named "Chicken Itza" to market. I'd buy it.

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