German Tourist Climbs Restricted Kukulcán Pyramid, Faces Backlash and Potential Fine

The 38-year-old man violated a long-standing ban at the UNESCO World Heritage Site shortly after a culturally significant event, prompting outrage and swift action from authorities.

• A 38-year-old German tourist climbed the Kukulcán Pyramid in Chichén Itzá, violating a ban in place since 2006 to protect the site.
• The incident occurred 90 minutes after the 'descent of the feathered serpent,' a significant equinox-related cultural phenomenon.
• Security personnel apprehended the man after he attempted to hide inside the pyramid; the structure was confirmed undamaged.
• Videos show the tourist facing verbal abuse and physical aggression from other visitors before being escorted away.
• The tourist is expected to face a fine, as is customary in such cases, for breaching the site's preservation rules.

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