The outer ring is cut as a compass, which is grown to exactly point towards the North Pole, as told to the Aztec people by the path of the sun. The Aztec people were very dependent on agriculture and worshipped many agricultural gods to ensure the success of their crops, including Centeotl, a corn god. The Fall Maze will also feature a special moonlight maze that will begin on October 19 through 23, and October 26 through 30, to provide visitors with a unique maze experience. Last entry is one hour prior to closing. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Discounts are available for groups.
To reach the maze from the 101 Freeway, exit Las Posas Road and travel south about four miles. From the Pacific Coast Highway, exit Las Posas and travel north about 4 miles. The second annual Charity Challenge opened the Amazing Maize Maze today at Pacific Earth Resources at Hueneme and Las Posas Roads, as teams of community leaders, government officials and representatives from non-profit organizations raced through four acres of corn on two miles of pathways trying to win funds for their favorite charities. The Charity Challenge is an invitational event where teams played the maze by deciphering clues about Aztec history and culture and by piecing together a map of the giant puzzle which, from an aerial view, depicts an Aztec calendar complete with various icons. About 20 teams of four competed to be the fastest through the maze.