Is it safe to drive to the Mayan ruins in Mexico?

For the most part, it will be pretty safe to travel to Chichén Itzá, I would just take extra precaution if you are choosing to drive to this remote location, as some of the roads in Mexico can be quite treacherous and unpredictable, if you also don't know the roads or area very well I would definitely reconsider ...



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If it is one of your dreams to visit Chichen Itza, you might want to attempt driving to Chichen Itza by a car while on vacation. Chichen Itza is an easy day trip from Playa Del Carmen and other points in the Riviera Maya.

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June 2023 Update: Of course it's quite a diverse region, so the safety situation can vary in different areas. However in general the Riviera Maya remains one of the safest areas you can visit in Mexico.

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There are high rates of violent crime, such as homicides, kidnappings, carjacking and assaults, including in popular tourist destinations such as the Mayan Riviera (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Tulum), and Acapulco. Criminal groups and drug cartels are present in tourist areas.

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Chichen Itza – Mexico The 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.

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You should wear loose-fitting or light-colored clothing that is comfortable. You are likely to sweat as you walk around the ruins in the hot Mexican sun.

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You can expect to pay around 80 pesos for admission on a Tulum tour, with an extra 45 pesos for professional photo equipment. In USD, that's about $4 to $6.

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Given all relevant factors, the safest crossing is Laredo-Colombia Border Crossing, located on the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge. Here are three factors that make it so safe: First of all, it has the fewest amount of traffic with only around 100,000 vehicles per year.

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Can you visit Chichén Itzá on your own? Yes, it's not required to book a private tour or guide. In fact, many travelers choose to rent a car and drive themselves to the various sightseeing locations around the Yucatan for a more flexible schedule.

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TRAVEL ADVICE: IS CANCUN SAFE? If you're thinking about a vacation and wondering, “Is Cancun Safe?” … the short answer is: the Yucatán Peninsula, including Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera, is the safest area of Mexico in 2023, according to the US State Department.

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The Gulf Cartel, the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG for its Spanish acronym), the Sinaloa Cartel, and a smaller organization known as Grupo Regional, a cartel formed of former Zetas cartel members and neighborhood street gangs, have all been identified by authorities as operating in the greater Cancun area as ...

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The U.S. State Department recently updated Mexico's Travel Advisory 2023 for U.S. Tourists traveling to Mexico due to crime in several Mexican states popular with American tourists. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” warns the State Department.

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