Despite COVID-19, 4,000 Spring equinox enthusiasts visit Chichén Itzá

This legendary Mayan site will be closed from today due to the coronavirus contingency; nevertheless, on Thursday, it received approximately 4,000 visitors who briefly and intermittently observed the descent of Kukulkán , since clouds made it hard to be perceived in all its glory.

Some of these tourists – mainly nationals – who were in the place, shared the photos on social networks where they could be seen in different areas of the archeological site without a great conglomeration of people.

The director of Chichén Itzá, Marco Antonio Santos Ramírez , informed that the equinox was seen in a fleeting manner because of the weather .

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In previous years, Chichén Itzá has received at least between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors, but this time, and in the eve of its closing, there were a bit over 4,000 , according to Santos Ramírez.

The light and shade phenomenon was visible between 55% and 65% since clouds appeared just before 17:00 preventing it from being fully seen and for longer, according to the director.

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The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will issue the closing of the site this Friday , Saturday , and Sunday . It was informed that the phenomenon would be broadcast by the INAH and there would be no access to any visitor, media outlet, official, or tourist.

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, another small Mayan area in Chichén Itzá where the equinox takes place at the 7 Dolls Palace , will also be closed for the public starting on Friday .

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