It had deep spiritual significance for the pre-Columbian Mayan people, and is one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”.

The name and nationality of the offending tourist has not been identified, but she appears to be wearing a US flag motif on her T-shirt.

Unimpressed TikTok and Twitter users were quick to comment on the spectacle.

“There are human remains inside there. It’s like dancing on top of a grave. The disrespect,” wrote one commenter on TikTok.

“Imagine if someone climbed up on the altar in a cathedral and did a rude dance – this pyramid is sacred and that’s what she did,” said another.

“I instantly feel happy that everyone there wasn’t having it and rightfully boo’d her off,” wrote another.

Meanwhile, one Twitter user referenced a Game of Thrones episode, posting a video with the caption: “The Game of Thrones (2011) Season 5 finale, ‘Mother’s Mercy’”.

They drew comparisons with the famous “Cersei Lannister’s walk of atonement” scene, where the character is forced to walk naked through the town while onlookers jeer at her, shouting “Shame!” while they pelt her with rubbish.

A few people defended the woman, saying she may not have understood the rules.

“The way they react is horrible. The tourist was obviously wrong, apply a fine, but the aggression is absolutely unnecessary,” wrote one Spanish-speaking follower.

Another user responded by posting photos of the woman jumping over clear barriers at the base of the pyramid before climbing it.

A third replied: “It’s been off limits for over a decade… absolutely no excuse.”