Chichen Itza has several arenas used for the ritual ball gmae. Seven ball courts have been found on the site. The two vertical walls of the Great Ball Court are 39 feet high with hoop carved with serpents in the center of the each wall. It is 475 feet in length and 120 feet wide. More

This would have gotten 5 stars but when we were there to see it they had it closed off because National Geographic was there doing research. With that being said the history behind it and the stories we were told were amazing. This site is connected to the pyramids so it is a must see. More

Very hot but ok. i want to go back. the bus ride in was 3 hrs. and that was from progreso More

We are told that the ball courts were used to decide the fate of visiting tribes of Mayans and to foresee the future of crops and various questions. I ask was this not a means of seeing which tribe would be the ruling tribe without going to war. Much like a playoff round in modern day sports. The winner would... More

The largest ball court in the Yucatan by far, and one of 18 at the site it is a marvel. One can only imagine the ancient crowds chanting in this cavernous arena. More

Very interesting that the Mayans played a very intricate ball game. More

"The captain of the winning team is then decapitated by the captain of the losing team." My jaw dropped when our guide mentioned that. This arena takes you to a different time and indeed a different world. Make sure you visit this place with a guide. The history of it is fascinating. More

The facts about this ancient sport is amazing. You can actually walk the field, and see the stone carvings showing the life and death of this sport. You need a guide to fully understand the entire Chichen Itza history. More

To see where our game of football could of originated from and how much what they classed as sport back then to today is unbelievable.. They really did play till the death !!! More