If you are traveling from the Costa Maya, it is a 50 minute drive. Chichen Itza is the most popular Mayan Ruin in the northwest and Chacchoben is the most popular Mayan Ruin in the south!
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It's one of the best Maya ruins in Mexico you can visit. The Chacchoben Archaeological Area (Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben) is about an hour from Puerto Costa Maya (Mahahual), 40 minutes from Bacalar, two hours from Tulum, and an hour from Chetumal and the Belize border.
The closest beach to Costa Maya cruise port is Mahahual Beach. And, lucky for you, it's also one of the best in the region. Mahahual adjoins Costa Maya cruise port and there are regular shuttles and taxis that can transport you the short distance between the two. If you're more active, you can walk.
Chichen Itza – MexicoThe architectural styles of the area are said to be different than in any other Mayan city, which many historians believe is due to the diversity of the region. The area is the most visited archeological site in Mexico and roughly 1.2 million tourists comed to marvel at the ruins each year.
The Caribbean coast of Mexico is world-famous for its diving and snorkeling. And Costa Maya is a great place to experience the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you're a snorkel novice or a diving master, there are [snorkel and diving excursions] to suit you.
If you're interested in Mayan culture and want a really great historical experience from Cancún or Playa del Carmen then Chichén Itzá really is the best choice.
Don't forget your bug spray and sunscreenYou are in the Mayan jungle, so you will find many insects and mosquitoes. Do not forget your bug spray, it's essential in this region of Mexico. Sunscreen is also fundamental, because as we mentioned above, in Chichen Itza, there's not much shade to protect you from the sun.
Chichen Itza has no official dress code, but don't wear anything with offensive language or that is too revealing. Keep in mind that this is one of the most important archeological sites from Mayan culture, so you should act and dress respectfully during your visit.
Chichén Itzá is a wonder of the world and one of the main attractions in Mexico. After a few days in Cancún, a day trip to the ruins of this ancient city is one to remember. Tours abound, but there are ways to do a Chichén Itzá day trip on your own. We did this without a resort, tour, or booking transportation.