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- No longer do you have to wait around in long ticketing queues under the scorching Mexican sun, thanks to this skip-the-line ticket into the Chichen Itza.
- Easily the most-visited archeological site in Mexico, this archeological site is one of the new seven wonders of the world, as well as the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization.
- Stroll through the site, passing along attractions like the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, and of course, the most famous Mayan pyramid, Kukulkan.
- The best part is that you can take your time exploring each attraction: delve into its history and experience the rich culture as you notice the stunning ruins.
- Even though this site was a center of worship and pilgrimage centuries ago, it is still considered sacred to this day, by the Mayan people of the Yucatan Peninsula!
- No longer do you have to wait around in long ticketing queues under the scorching Mexican sun, thanks to this skip-the-line ticket into the Chichen Itza.
- Easily the most-visited archeological site in Mexico, this archeological site is one of the new seven wonders of the world, as well as the capital of the ancient Mayan civilization.
- Stroll through the site, passing along attractions like the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors, the Ball Court, and of course, the most famous Mayan pyramid, Kukulkan.
- The best part is that you can take your time exploring each attraction: delve into its history and experience the rich culture as you notice the stunning ruins.
- Even though this site was a center of worship and pilgrimage centuries ago, it is still considered sacred to this day, by the Mayan people of the Yucatan Peninsula!
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line ticket to Chichen Itza
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Hotel transfers
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore the religious and ceremonial site of Chichén Itzá on this unforgettable early-morning tour.
- Hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the company of a certified archeologist as you learn interesting facts about this pre-Columbian city.
- Intrigue at the Yucatan site, still considered sacred by the Mayan people.
- Marvel at Chichén Itzá bathed in different hues of the sunrise from an unaltered vantage point.
- Savour a delicious lunch buffet while enjoying the view of one of the seven wonders of the world.
- Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers, making for a hassle-free start and end to your trip.
- Explore the religious and ceremonial site of Chichén Itzá on this unforgettable early-morning tour.
- Hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the company of a certified archeologist as you learn interesting facts about this pre-Columbian city.
- Intrigue at the Yucatan site, still considered sacred by the Mayan people.
- Marvel at Chichén Itzá bathed in different hues of the sunrise from an unaltered vantage point.
- Savour a delicious lunch buffet while enjoying the view of one of the seven wonders of the world.
- Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers, making for a hassle-free start and end to your trip.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to Chichén Itzá
- Ticket to a sacred Cenote
- Bilingual guide
- Round-trip transfers
- Buffet lunch
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Mandatory life vest
- Chichen Itza CULTUR tax 39 USD
- Chichen Itza CULTUR tax of 39 USD is not included and must be paid on-site (only credit card payment). If you are a Mexican citizen, bring your ID to get a discount on the tax. The discount will only be applicable if the official identification is presented.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with limited mobility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- This all-inclusive ticket to Chichén Itzá, a Cenote, and the city of Valladolid will give you an in-depth view of Mexican history.
- Start your tour at one of the seven wonders of the world, the glorious Chichén Itzá.
- As you walk around the Mayan remains, your bilingual tour guide will regale stories and folklore about the Mayan civilization.
- Take a break and relish a delectable Mexican cuisine buffet-style lunch and taste tequila.
- Head next to a sacred cenote and gasp at the stunningly blue pool of fresh water.
- Visit the colonial city of Valladolid shortly after and delve into the historical relevance of this cherished landmark.
- Enjoy a hassle-free trip with free round-trip transfers from either Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya.
- This all-inclusive ticket to Chichén Itzá, a Cenote, and the city of Valladolid will give you an in-depth view of Mexican history.
- Start your tour at one of the seven wonders of the world, the glorious Chichén Itzá.
- As you walk around the Mayan remains, your bilingual tour guide will regale stories and folklore about the Mayan civilization.
- Take a break and relish a delectable Mexican cuisine buffet-style lunch and taste tequila.
- Head next to a sacred cenote and gasp at the stunningly blue pool of fresh water.
- Visit the colonial city of Valladolid shortly after and delve into the historical relevance of this cherished landmark.
- Enjoy a hassle-free trip with free round-trip transfers from either Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Bilingual guide
- Tequila tasting
- Lunch buffet
- Visit Valladolid
- Swim in a sacred Cenote
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Mandatory life vest
- Chichen Itza CULTUR tax 39 USD
- Chichen Itza CULTUR tax of 39 USD is not included and must be paid on-site (only credit card payment). If you are a Mexican citizen, bring your ID to get a discount on the tax. The discount will only be applicable if the official identification is presented.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with limited mobility.
- Hotel pickup is available from the main hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pickup service. Exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Tour the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá with an expert guide in either English or Spanish.
- Visit influential sites around the city like the step pyramid of El Castillo and the astronomical observatory of El Caracol.
- See the spectacular Temple of the Warriors and frolic at the Great Ball Court - the largest playing field in Mesoamerica.
- Refuel with a Mexican buffet lunch that includes vegetarian options.
- Take a dip in an ethereal cave pool called the Cenote, enjoy its lucid blue waters as you cool off.
- Get transportation from Merida and back.
- Tour the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá with an expert guide in either English or Spanish.
- Visit influential sites around the city like the step pyramid of El Castillo and the astronomical observatory of El Caracol.
- See the spectacular Temple of the Warriors and frolic at the Great Ball Court - the largest playing field in Mesoamerica.
- Refuel with a Mexican buffet lunch that includes vegetarian options.
- Take a dip in an ethereal cave pool called the Cenote, enjoy its lucid blue waters as you cool off.
- Get transportation from Merida and back.
Inclusions
- Expert guide (English or Spanish)
- Entrance to Chichén Itzá
- Entrance to the Cenote
- Buffet lunch
- Transportation from Merida
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Chichén Itzá Tax of 39 USD
- Carry swimwear and a change of clothes for the Cenote.
- CULTUR tax of 39 USD is additionally payable on-site to the Anthropology Institute of Mexico for the preservation of this archaeological site (only credit card payment).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All Your Chichén Itzá Tour & Ticket Options
Chichén Itzá Tour
The best way to explore the historic site of Chichén Itzá is by opting for a guided tour. You’ll be accompanied by an expert local guide who will regale you with interesting trivia and stories about the site, while guiding you to prominent visit points at Chichén Itzá. Depending on your ticket, your guided tour may include return transfers, allowing you to avoid the hassle of planning your commute.
Combo Tour
An all-inclusive tour of Chichén Itzá allows you to not just visit key sites like El Castillo and a cenote (water sinkhole), but also to Valladolid, a classic colonial town along the Yucatán Peninsula where you can explore the famous Baroque-style cathedral. This combo tour also includes return transfers and a delicious Mexican lunch buffet. For their transfers, visitors can choose from Cancún, Riviera Maya, and Playa del Carmen pick-up locations.
Chichén Itzá discount tours & tickets
Visitors between the age of 3 to 13 years enjoy reduced pricing, while those under the age of 3 get free entry. All visitors aged 13 years and above will pay the full price.
Chichén Itzá culture tax
Visitors will have to pay a culture tax at the entrance point as per the local government’s orders. For residents, the price is Mex$ 130 (on presentation of valid government ID), and non-residents pay Mex$ 417.
Chichén Itzá Highlights
While the Chichén Itzá site is massive, with plenty of attraction points, here are a few that deserve a visit in and around the natural wonder.
El Castillo
Also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, El Castillo is the most popular point of attraction at Chichén Itzá and is located at the Northern Point. Shaped like a step pyramid, this structure comprises nine square-shaped terraces, on the summit of which stands a terrace, at approximately 30-meter height. The base at all four sides is adorned with elaborate serpent heads – which during sunset give the illusion of a snake slithering down.
Sacred Cenote
A cenote is a natural sinkhole or well, generally made of limestone. The Chichén Itzá cenote, also known as the Sacred Cenote, is quite popular with tourists. While it is forbidden for swimming, it is an important archaeological site, measuring 60 m in diameter and about 27 m deep. Although this cenote is closed for swimming, some cenotes nearby are, in fact, open for swimming. You can travel to nearby cenotes and simply jump in.
El Caracol
El Caracol, meaning ‘the snail’ in Spanish, was an observatory during the Mayan Civilization. It is named so due to the presence of a unique spiral staircase inside the tower. Mayan astronomers then would take advantage of the flat Yucatán landscape and gaze at the skies understand the sky and space above it. It is one of the few spherical structures at Chichén Itzá, unusual since the Mayans generally created square or rectangular-shaped structures.
Temple of the Warriors
This is a fascinating site at Chichén Itzá. Surrounding the large step pyramid are about 200 columns or pillar, each carved in a manner so as to depict warriors. These columns are flanked on the west and south side of the structure. The temple itself is located on the pyramid’s summit, led up by a massive stairway. Atop the pyramid is a statue of Chak Mool, said to be a messenger of Mayan Gods.
Plan Your Visit to the Mayan City of Chichén Itzá
Opening Hours
Getting There
Entry
Facilities
Beyond the site
What are Chichén Itzá opening hours?
Chichén Itzá is open every day of the year between 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, with final entry at 04:00 PM.
How long is a tour of Chichén Itzá?
If you’re traveling on a tour with return transfers, you can expect the entire tour, including travel time, to last between 9-10 hours. On average, a tour of only the Chichén Itzá should take between 1-3 hours. A combo tour would take longer, approximately 12 hours.
What is the best time to visit Chichén Itzá?
You can always expect to find crowds at Chichén Itzá. To experience relatively smaller crowds, the best time to visit would be during early morning right after the site opens, or late evening before closing.
Where is Chichén Itzá located?
Chichén Itzá is located in the Eastern part of Yucatán state in Mexico.
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Cancún to Chichén Itzá with Return Transfers
Opting for return transfers is the best travel option as it helps you avoid the hassle of planning the travel. You can choose to be picked up from either Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen. You will be picked up typically before 06:00 PM, and dropped back after the tour.
Cancún to Chichén Itzá by Car
Driving to Chichén Itzá is another easy travel option. Parking is widely available for visitors traveling in private vehicles. The drive should take you about 2 hours.
How do I enter Chichén Itzá?
Residents have to pay a culture fee of Mex$ 130 (on presentation of valid government ID), and non-residents pay Mex$ 417.
Where is the Chichén Itzá entrance?
If you’re visiting Chichén Itzá on a tour, you’ll be guided to the primary entrance at the forefront of the site. If you stay at a hotel nearby, some have the option of letting you enter from the entrance right at the back.
Are are dining options available at Chichén Itzá?
Yes, there are several dining options around Chichén Itzá, suitable for various budgets and palates. Pueblo Maya, Luna Cafe, Hotel Okaan, and Hacienda Chichen are a few great options to dine at.
Is storage facility available at Chichén Itzá?
Yes. Guests can pay a fee and deposit large bags and carry-ons at the storage facility before entering the site. To store smaller items, guests can rent lockers.
What should I wear on a tour of Chichén Itzá?
Chichén Itzá is almost entirely an open space with negligible shade areas. Carry lots of sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses, and wear comfortable, light clothing. Additionally, since the tour involves plenty of walking along uneven paths, wear sturdy sneakers or shoes that have a strong sole grip.
Is photography permitted at Chichén Itzá?
Yes, photography is permitted. However, if you're carrying professional cameras, tripods, or selfie sticks, you would need to pay a small fee at the entrance.
What else can I see around Chichén Itzá?
Other than visiting Chichén Itzá, along the Yucatán peninsula guests can visit famous cenotes (water sinkholes), the colonial town of Valladolid, and more.
Are these attractions included in Chichén Itzá tours?
You would have to specifically book combo Chichén Itzá tours to visit attractions like nearby cenotes and the town of Vallodolid.
Are return transfers available with these combo tours?
Yes, your combo tour include return transfers. Guests can choose to be picked up from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen.
Chichén Itzá Tour FAQs
Are Chichén Itzá tours available online in 2021?
Yes. Chichén Itzá tours and tickets can now be booked online.
What safety measures are in place at Chichén Itzá?
Chichén Itzá now accepts online reservations and is allowing 3,000 visitors per day. Moreover, masks and social distancing are mandatory here.
What are the different types of Chichén Itzá tours?
Guests can book guided tours of Chichén Itzá, or book combo tours that also take them on a tour of cenotes and the town of Valladolid.
How many persons are allowed into Chichén Itzá at a time?
Only 3,000 guests are permitted in a day at Chichén Itzá.
Are guided Chichén Itzá tours available?
Yes. Guests can book guided Chichén Itzá tours. These can include the services of a professional tour guide, return transfers, and lunch (depending on the tour chosen).
What is the maximum size of a guided tour to Chichén Itzá?
A guided tour group to Chichén Itzá can comprise only 10 visitors now.
Are return transfers included in Chichén Itzá tours?
Yes. Chichén Itzá guided tours include return transfers. Guests can choose to be picked up from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen, depending on the tour they choose.
Are any discounts available on Chichén Itzá tours?
Yes, visitors between the age of 3-13 enjoy reduced pricing on their tickets, while infants under 3 get free entry.
What are Chichén Itzá opening hours?
Chichén Itzá is open every day of the week from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, with final entry at 04:00 PM.