Do I need bug spray at Chichen Itza?

You 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.



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Because Cancun has a tropical climate, you need to protect your skin from sun and bugs. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a DEET-based bug repellent spray.

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Although Chichen Itza is hot (90 F average), wearing bathing suits and shorts are not a good idea, due to the sun, wearing these types of clothes would only get you sunburns, try to wear clear clothes like cotton pants and long sleeve shirts if possible.

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My Top 5 Chichen Itza Tour Tips
  1. Tip #1 – Bring Snacks. ...
  2. Tip #2 – Sun Protection and Comfortable Clothes. ...
  3. Tip #3 – Take Full Advantage of Your Guide. ...
  4. Tip #4 – There are Vendors in Chichen Itza. ...
  5. Tip #5 – Take Pictures while with the Guide. ...
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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.

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What should I wear Chichen Itza tour? First, the tour buses are usually air-conditioned and can be very cold. Bring a light jacket so you can cover yourself. If you'll be wearing shorts and open-toed shoes, stick a pashmina and a pair of socks in your day bag to pull out if needed.

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Give tour guides an extra 15–20% on top of the cost of excursions, based on how well they extolled the wonders of Chichen Itza or Mexico City's street food.

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During our dry and warm winter (from December to March), there are no mosquitoes. When the humidity is coming, mosquitoes are waking up… This is why it would be wise to buy from your country a good mosquito repellent.

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Mosquitoes are not an issue in Cancun along the ocean, but they are if you travel to the jungle. If you take a tour to Tulum, or go zip lining you will want to have biodegradable bug spray with you. Click here for the link of our favorite biodegradable spray.

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6) Dress for success at the Chichen Itza ruins It can also be extremely hot, especially around El Castillo and the Great Ballcourt where there isn't any shade. Be sure to have lots of water on hand, along with a hat, sunscreen and maybe even an umbrella to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.

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The months with fewer crowds are May – June, and September – October. The perfect month to visit this archeological site because of the good weather and fewer tourists in May. The best time during the day is between 8 and 11 am, and if you're not an early bird, you can get there between 2 and 3 pm.

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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.

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Most of the fully open cenotes and some cave cenotes are reached by walking down wooden steps. Others are reached by walking over rocky ground. Many people prefer to wear shoes to walk around a cenote but then you're always looking for somewhere to leave your shoes while you swim. Water shoes are the perfect solution.

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The ancient Mayan pyramid of Kukulkán is a Unesco heritage site, protected by law and the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH ). It is forbidden to climb it and fines range from $4000 to $8400 for trespassers, depending on the amount of damage caused.

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Using a good camera has a price. At the Chichen Itza entrance they carry our bag checks and they will charge you an additional fee to use professional cameras, including Go Pros. The price for is only just over $2 USD.

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