How do I prepare for Chichen Itza tour?

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. ...
  6. Conclusion.




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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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Don't forget your bug spray and sunscreen 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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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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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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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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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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A good tip is to wear your swimsuit from the moment you leave your room or hotel. This will help to speed up the change of clothes at the cenote. There's no need for fancy outfits. Natural Sunscreen/ Insect repellent: You are in the middle of the jungle.

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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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There are several restrooms at the main entrance and several more behind El Castillo.

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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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In 2015, scientists determined that there is a hidden cenote under the Temple of Kukulkan, which has never been seen by archeologists. According to post-Conquest sources (Maya and Spanish), pre-Columbian Maya sacrificed objects and human beings into the cenote as a form of worship to the Maya rain god Chaac.

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