Chichen Itza
One of the 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO,
besides being one of the most visited archaeological sites internationally.
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Schedules
The archaeological zone is open every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during its regular hours. If you go on a guided tour, the start time will depend on the hotel where you stay.
Prices
They vary depending on the type of tour you book or if you decide to go on your own. To see all the details of the admission prices, we suggest you read “Tickets to Chichen Itza”.
Chichen Itza Tours
From Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya.
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janets992024-09-15Estas son ruinas obligadas de ver, pero abarrotadas, y mucho ajetreo He estado viajando a México por más de 50 años, y siempre quise visitar Chichén Itzá. Me alegro de llegar finalmente, pero realmente sorprendido de todo el ajetreo de los guías, comenzando por la carretera que conduce a las ruinas. Decepcionado por toda la desinformación que proporcionan estos guías a lo largo del camino. Muchos visitantes en las ruinas, pero sin duda vale la pena ver. Las filas de entrada no eran largas, y no se nos exigió tener un Guía. También sorprende ver todas las tiendas de recuerdos dentro de los terrenos de las ruinas. ¡Las cosas han cambiado! Hermosa, increíble arquitectura!Verified
Isabel N2024-09-09Start your world wonders list here Remarkable experience. A beginner-friendly start to the wonders of the world. So much culture and history within the facilities.Verified
inteligente922024-09-08Una bellissima esperienza grazie a Viktor! Ci siamo recati all’ entrata del sito archeologico e lí abbiamo trovato dei Casottini in cui abbiamo chiesto se era possibile fare un tour guidato personale con una guida che parlasse italiano e cosi è stato. Viktor si è presentato a noi ed è stato con noi durante tutto il percorso . Lo possiamo definire il valore aggiunto alla nostra esperienza . Ci ha fatto visitare il sito archeologico parlando perfetto italiano, facendoci respirare la storia maia in tutto e per tutto . Grazie da Martina e MatteoVerified
Thung6732024-09-08Practical tip for self drivers into Chechen Itza Practical tips for self drivers: drive all the way up to the formal entry to the Chechen Itza premises to pay to park for your vehicle. Pay at the entrance for formal tickets and perhaps once through the official entrance choose an official guide. We had an official one for 50 Euro. Chechen Itza is obviously worth the visit.Verified
William2024-09-08Great site, to many vendors The site was great even with being unable to climb it. The only major turn off was all the vendors basically squating all over the site and trails. The literally have trails of there own into the site cut the fence and set up shop. Their tents and constant hackle take away from the experience. I don't know wht they are allowed there, when I had to pay to get in?Verified
Arman S.2024-09-04Chichen Itza YES! Tour with guide NO! This would be my second visit to Chichen Itza and I was not less impressed by the Mayan site but was very disappointed by tour organizer and Chichen Itza entrance. If you plan to record anything in Chichen Itza, you'll have a hard time! They have prohibited all professional cameras from being used inside Chichen Itza complex. OK, I can understand that, but to prohibit all selfie sticks and cellphone stabilizers is ridiculous! How is someone supposed to record anything or make a selfie without selfie stick and stabilizer? Tour I took was just pulling money out of tourist pockets! First stop we had was at cenote, that was great experience. Anything after that was just cash grab! We stopped at Mayan tourist plaza, tour guide was selling Mayan birth certificates for $30 US and when we arrived at the Mayan plaza, they were just selling, selling, selling , from stones to sculptures. All souvenirs were 10 times more expensive than even Cancun Airport! Rude servers at buffet restaurant like a lunatic really. Ariving at Chichen Itzá only to have 2 hours there is ridiculous! Tour guide spoke for about 1,5 hours and half an hour for free roaming. Ridicilous! SPEND MONEY, BUY TICKET AND GET BACK! If you decide to go to Chichen Itza, DO NOT TAKE A TOUR! Take a transportation there and spend half a day at Chichen Itza! There is so much to see and discover. You can find an online tour guide and avoid guides that all tell different stories. Both of my guides, first time and now second time told very different stories. Do they take a tour guide course or something? Any how, go there and spend at least 4 hours there.Verified
Selena R2024-09-03Tour turístico Chichén Itzá Me ha encantada la experiencia hemos estado primero en un cenote durante una hora más o menos, luego hemos ido a comer donde los mayas ,y también en Chichén Itzá donde hemos estado alrededor de dos horas y acabamos en Valladolid donde estuvimos media hora. Hemos tenido un día bastante largo pero Emiliano que fue nuestro guía turístico nos ha explicado muy bien todo de los sitios donde hemos estado, la historia, costumbres y demás nos ha guiado súper bien durante todo el día en todos los sitios y francisco que ha sido nuestro conductor súper bien amable y un viaje excelente con él como conductor sin problemas. Lo recomiendo muchísimo a ambos profesionales en su trabajo y un encanto de persona siempre ayudándonos en todo.Verified
Al_Mey19852024-09-03Amazing Wow, what more can be said about this place that hasn't been said already. If you're in the region you must visit. However, bare in mind 1. The heat and 2. The time difference from CancunVerified
Karla Cueto2024-09-03Maravilla del mundo 🌎 Chichen itza es impresionante, esta precioso, dimos el recorrido con guía y nos explicó cada uno de los sitios, disfrutamos cada rincón de la maravilla del mundo ☀️ solo hay que llevar sombrero y bloqueador para el sol porque esta fuertisimo, además pudimos comprar artesanías a muy buenos preciosVerified
Viajeros2024-09-03Una de las maravillas del mundo moderno Muy bonito lugar con mucha historia y magia. Una de las siete maravillas del mundo moderno. Si tuviera haber un comentario que pudiera mejorarse es que no esté tan comercializado en la parte de adentro, hay demasiados vendedores. Pero en general una muy bonita experiencia. Los días Domingos entras gratis si eres residente mexicano no olvides llevar tu identificación.
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Gabriela Palacios Ortiz2024-09-19Es impresionante la pirámide, aunque para mi gusto palenque tiene mas presencia, y es que desde que llegas te saturan de guías para venderte el tour, dentro de la zona hay muchísimos puestos y todo el tiempo es quererte vender, y no siempre barato. Debes llevar agua, gorra, lentes y tenis ya que el recorrido es largo ( con guía 1hr aprox, solos hasta 3-4hrs si quieres ver todo el lugar). Como dije la pirámide es impresionante, pero para mí Palenque me gustó másTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Lupita Delacruz2024-09-19Excelente como zona arqueológica tienes que ir preparado por el sol y calor que conlleva la visita y con una actitud de apreciar la zona😍eso sí te encontrarás con demasiados vendedores claro no puedo faltar tu recuerdo de una de las maravillas.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Karina del carmen Perez hernandez2024-09-18Me gusto muchísimoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Milena Teran Revollo2024-09-18Maravilla del mundoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dafneal G2024-09-18Una de los lugares más interesantes y que debes visitar, mi única queja es que hay demasiados vendedores
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Weather
The temperature varies from 17 °C to 37 °C depending on the season of the year, it is usually muggy and it is suggested to bring an umbrella either for the sun or the rain.
Meaning
“Mouth of the well of the wise men of the water” is the meaning of Chichen Itza, one of the translations of the Mayan language, although there are different interpretations.
How and why was the Chichen Itza pyramid built?
According to the latest explorations by archaeologists, they claim that the Kukulkan pyramid was built on a cenote, also known as an eye of water or an underground body of water.
The cenotes are an essential part of the Mayan Culture, since it was where their rituals, offerings and sacrifices were carried out. You can learn more about cenotes in “Sacred Cenote” and “Cenotes near Chichén Itzá”
At first, there was the idea that the pyramid of Chichén Itzá was built for the worship of the god Kukulkan, he was worshiped and worshiped in this place, the architecture and the figure of the Chichén snake are also attributed to this. Itza.
More recent research indicates that the pyramid was actually built with an astronomical purpose, since it was from its orientation that the Mayans of Chichén Itzá based their calendar.
The Itzáes settled in this Mayan city in the 9th century AD. Historians consider that they were Putune or Chontal Mayans. A dominant population with a unified culture whose center was this Mayan settlement. Around the 10th century, the city was invaded by a predominantly warrior tribe: the Toltecs.
FAQ´s
It is a famous Mayan archaeological site located in Yucatán, Mexico, known for its impressive ruins and pyramid constructions, such as the Temple of Kukulkan.
Chichén Itzá Official site: If you decide to go on your own, the cost of entry will depend on your origin and will be as follows: Foreign adult: 571 pesos and 85 pesos for children from 3 to 12 years old. National tourism: 253 pesos. Local: 85 pesos
The best way to get to the archaeological zone – also known as Mayan ruins – is with a guided tour since not only will they take you from the door of your hotel in a comfortable round-trip transfer, but the guide will also explain all the details of the Mayan Culture. If, even knowing this, you prefer to go on your own, we have created a special section so you know how to get there.