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Chichen Itza's Transformation from Ruins to Tourist Destination

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Historical Context: Chichen Itza was a major Mayan city during Late Classic (600-900) and Postclassic (900-1200) periods
The city reached 50,000 inhabitants and gained power over Yucatan Peninsula
Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1534, but locals resisted and defeated them
Early Discovery: John Lloyd Stephens' 1840 book made Chichen Itza famous worldwide
Site remained largely unknown until 1840s when Yucatan Republic lost independence bid
Early 19th century photos showed overgrown ruins with plundered materials
Archaeological Reconstruction: Sylvanus Griswold Morley initiated excavations in 1913
Carnegie Institution and Mexican government collaborated on reconstruction
Temples were rebuilt with new materials while preserving original structures
El Castillo was partially reconstructed, leaving south side unfinished
Modern Impact: Site now attracts over a million tourists annually
Tourists typically visit for lunch, cenote swimming, and hotel dinner
Chichen Itza remains a complex site with ongoing historical changes