Tulum - Castillo

The largest and most striking building on the site is called the Castillo (Edificio/Building no. 1). It is situated at the eastern end on the cliff-edge overlooking the sea. As far as can be ascertained, it was built during three separate periods. A broad flight of steps leads to a terrace on which the two-roomed temple stands. In front of the temple there is a stone which was probably used as an altar for human sacrifices. The entrance to the temple is subdivided by two serpent columns. In the niche above the central door a stone figure can be seen which represents the God Descending.