People Can't Believe This Entitled And Careless Tourist Who Climbed Mayan Pyramid
Chichén Itzá is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
People are furious after a video of a woman climbing Mexico’s Chichén Itzá pyramid spread across social media. The clip shows her going up the ancient steps, dancing at the top, and drawing a wave of backlash almost immediately.
Chichén Itzá is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and climbing the pyramid has been banned since 2008. The scene quickly turned tense when a security guard escorted the woman down and the crowd reacted with boos, water, and shouted insults.
Now the viral moment is sparking a bigger conversation about respect, rules, and what tourists think they can get away with. Read on.
The caption of the viral video reads: “This is so disrespectful… don’t mess with my Mexican people.”
People were confused by the video at first
@angelalopezeClimbing the pyramids was once allowed.
@angelalopezeClimbing was both dangerous and damaging to the stone
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The throng below booed her actions, and as she was led away from the scene, several were hurling water at her and yelling "lock her up" and "prison!"
This is similar to the friend who adopted a pet snake despite your phobia, and skipped the party.
Here’s what viewers had to say about the story:
@angelalopeze
Some pyramids can be climbed, but this one has clear warning signs against it
@angelalopeze
Follow the rules, people
@angelalopeze
Historical artifacts don't live forever...
@angelalopeze
One wrong step and...
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People actually died there...
@angelalopeze
It is scary. But maybe that's what's driving them
@angelalopeze
There is a fence around the pyramid, so it is highly unlikely she wasn't aware of the climbing ban
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Climbing Mayan pyramids is not allowed for various reasons. First and foremost, these structures are often hundreds of years old and essential to Mayan culture and heritage.
Climbing them can cause damage to the structure and ruin it for future generations. Additionally, the structures may not be stable enough to be climbed safely, and the surface can be slippery, leading to a risk of injury.
The Mayan pyramids are also often part of important archaeological sites, and climbing them can disturb any artifacts that may be present and interfere with ongoing research. Furthermore, the pyramids are considered sacred and are believed to be the entrance to the afterlife.
Therefore, climbing them can be seen as disrespectful, and it is best to respect and admire these structures from a distance.
For another tense neighbor showdown, see how pet-sitting turned into a snake scare for them.
