For starters, he highly
recommends visiting the ruins of Pisac, only an hour's drive into the gorgeous countryside of the Sacred Valley.
Therefore,
I recommend visiting those ruins at lunch time or late in the day.
Not exact matches
However, there are unique stone sculptures and altars to be found, it is highly
recommended to make the most out of your Inca Trail trek in Peru and
visit each of the
ruins along the way.
Reid
recommended visiting Veliko Târnovo, an ancient capital, and the picturesque city of Plovdiv, home to Roman
ruins.
Because of its accessible location, Xunantunich is one of the most
visited Mayan
ruins in the country and is often crowded with cruise ship passengers;
visiting early in the morning or later in the day is
recommended if possible.
The on - site museum is a
recommended stop for information about the site and Maya culture at the end of the
ruins visit (closed Mondays).
In addition to
visiting Chichen Itza and if you are spending more time in the Yucatan, I highly
recommend checking out some of the many other fascinating, off the beaten path and lesser - frequented Mayan
ruins in the Yucatan — places like Uxmal, Coba, Ek Balam, Edzna, and the smaller but impressive
ruins along the Ruta Puuc (Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Labna).
If you are
visiting Chichen Itza from Valladolid, I
recommend taking a colectivo as they are inexpensive and their schedules are flexible, making it easier and more enjoyable to explore the
ruins at your own pace and the freedom to leave when you are finished (with first class buses, you would have to wait around at the
ruins until the bus leaves again at 4:30 PM to go back to Valladolid).
Because these
ruins are so popular, well - known and frequently
visited, I
recommend arriving early in the morning when they open at 8 am, in order to beat the crowds and the tour groups and be able to enjoy exploring the
ruins in peace and solitude and a relaxing atmosphere.