- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
German Tourist Viral Video: A German tourist visiting Mexico made headlines after he climbed the Temple of Kukulcan, a famous Mayan pyramid, despite the fact that it's illegal to do so. The whole incident was caught on video, which quickly spread across social media.
In the video, the tourist can be seen scaling the ancient structure while several bystanders shout at him to stop. One person can be heard warning him in Spanish, "You’re not allowed to go up the temple." The situation escalated when a security guard climbed the pyramid after the tourist. Once they reached the top, the crowd below erupted in boos. Shortly after, members of the Mexican National Guard arrived on the scene, arresting the tourist and escorting him away with his hands behind his back.
This viral video has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the tourist’s actions. The event raises important questions about the need to respect cultural landmarks and the consequences of breaking the law at such historical sites.
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The viral video was posted on Instagram by the account 'dailymail,' with the caption: "This is the shocking moment a German tourist was filmed scaling a sacred Mayan temple in Mexico as onlookers jeered at him. Security personnel chased the tourist up the Temple of Kukulcan, located in Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, and removed him from the premises."
The video, shared just a day ago, has already racked up 11.8 million views from social media users. It has sparked a range of reactions online. One user commented, "It’s upsetting to see that there’s no respect for other countries’ rules and historical sites." Another user shared, "I’m glad we went before and were able to go all the way up. That is the beauty of it." A third user added, "Nobody ever will be that stupid!! Germans and Americans!! Always! No fail! No one else!! *I am German, so am allowed to say so/FACT!" While another user remarked, "Just Forbidden?? He should have been jailed and fined."
