Thousands of new agers are expected at archaeological sites this weekend as they seek to receive energy during the spring equinox. Biggest crowds may show up at Chichen Itza, between Cancun and Mérida. There light and shadow make it appear that Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl) — a god represented as a feathered serpent — is slithering down from his temple on top of a pyramid to fertilize the earth. More hordes surely will show up at the Teotihuacán Pyramids near Mexico City and at many other sites. Security will be tight, since in the past the excess number of visitors has resulted in damage to the ancient structures. Monday is a national holiday, the birthday of Benito Juárez, meaning that we can now enjoy a three-day weekend.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting from Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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