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Also known as the Temple of Kulkulkan, the centerpiece of the ruins at Chichen Itza.

DJ and Kelley stand in front of El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kulkulkan, the centerpiece of the ruins at Chichen Itza.

The top of the tower of El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kulkulkan, the centerpiece of the ruins at Chichen Itza.

Another view of the Temple of Kulkulkan, closer and with less people around. This is the centerpeice of the ruins at Chichen Itza.

Another view of the Temple of Kulkulkan. On the Equinox, the shadows will hit the temple just right and the shadow will create a snake along the stairs and you can see the head at the bottom. It is amazing that it was built over 1000 years ago with no modern tools.

Another view of Kulkulkan, seen from a different side as the other pictures.

Another view of Kulkulan form further away and at a different angle. This is just a really impressive piece of architecture.

A plaque describing the substructure of Kulkulan in Spanish.

The Mayans were really into snakes, apparently. Snakes can be found all over the architecture here, including these at the base of each staircase.

The backside of the temple shows much more wear and tear from the weather. It is amazing the rest is in as good of shape as it is!