Chitzen Itza Mexico

[simplyjoed]

Hii,
I'm just wondering if anyone had gone to Chitzen Itza Mex. Pyramid?
We are planning to go there next month and preparingwhat to expect.
Also, maybe some suggestions on taking pics, other places to see.
Thank you. I appreciate it.

JoeD

[Erik Menard]

Originally Posted by simplyjoed

Hii,
I'm just wondering if anyone had gone to Chitzen Itza Mex. Pyramid?
We are planning to go there next month and preparingwhat to expect.
Also, maybe some suggestions on taking pics, other places to see.
Thank you. I appreciate it.

JoeD

My wife and I went there on our honeymoon and it was fantastic. There are tons of possible photo opportunities, and interesting captures. When we went I only had an Olympus film point & shoot with us I really wish I'd had my D-SLR back then, maybe next time.

- Erik

[Murtasma]

Only drink bottled water or drinks.

[BigFuzzy]

Not sure where you're coming from, but if it's Cancun, it's at least 1.5 hours away, so be prepared for that.

Not a lot of cover, so if it's hot (it will be), bring sunscreen/hat/etc.

Expect most of your photo ops to have tons of tourists in it unless you're first in or last out.

Yes, bring enough water (bottled as mentioned).

Otherwise, hope for nice weather..

If you're in the cancun area, go to a Cenote (underwater caves, often with water you can swim in) and Tulum.

[Edborstein]

If you're talking about the one in Cancun, all the above is correct.

I was there over winter( in Chicago, at least), and it's awesome. Bring a hat, as it's hot and there's scarce cover. Lots of wildlife in the area. I saw quite a few iguanas/ lizards. There's also a sinkhole in the area, which is awesome. There ARE lots of tourists though, so those may interfere with photo ops.

[simplyjoed]

Originally Posted by simplyjoed

Hii,
I'm just wondering if anyone had gone to Chitzen Itza Mex. Pyramid?
We are planning to go there next month and preparingwhat to expect.
Also, maybe some suggestions on taking pics, other places to see.
Thank you. I appreciate it.

JoeD

Originally Posted by Erik Menard

My wife and I went there on our honeymoon and it was fantastic. There are tons of possible photo opportunities, and interesting captures. When we went I only had an Olympus film point & shoot with us I really wish I'd had my D-SLR back then, maybe next time.

- Erik

Erik,
Don't worry. Have a second honeymoon. It's nice to visit a place that is meaningful to you and your wife and this time bring your D-slr. Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Murtasma

Only drink bottled water or drinks.

Murtasma, Thank you for the warning and maybe some alternative(Corona?

Originally Posted by BigFuzzy

Not sure where you're coming from, but if it's Cancun, it's at least 1.5 hours away, so be prepared for that.

Not a lot of cover, so if it's hot (it will be), bring sunscreen/hat/etc.

Expect most of your photo ops to have tons of tourists in it unless you're first in or last out.

Yes, bring enough water (bottled as mentioned).

Otherwise, hope for nice weather..

If you're in the cancun area, go to a Cenote (underwater caves, often with water you can swim in) and Tulum.

BigFuzzy, yes, we are coming frm Cancun. Thanks for the headsup og 1.5 hours. Is there anice scenery in that travel time? Good suggestions. Cenote and Tulum. I'll try to include it in our schedule. Can you suggest any lens you think is good to bring? Did you have any fog problem on the travel? Thank you very much. JoeD

Originally Posted by Edborstein

If you're talking about the one in Cancun, all the above is correct.

I was there over winter( in Chicago, at least), and it's awesome. Bring a hat, as it's hot and there's scarce cover. Lots of wildlife in the area. I saw quite a few iguanas/ lizards. There's also a sinkhole in the area, which is awesome. There ARE lots of tourists though, so those may interfere with photo ops.

Edborstein, Yes it's near Cancun. I'll be careful in wildlife area. What's a sinkhole?
I'll try to capture pics the best I can even thou a lot of people. Thanks for your reply.
I appreciate it.