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What time is best to visit Chichen Itza?

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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Avoid Sundays and national holidays. On Sundays, Mexican nationals get free entry to Chichén Itzá, so the site will be even busier than on other days of the week. Similarly, national holidays and peak times such as Christmas and Easter will be busier too, so try to plan your visit to avoid peak times.

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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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Chichen Itza Entrace Fee The entrance fee at Chichen Itza is: $539 Pesos per adult, Kids under 13 years are admitted free. The entrance fee to the site is divided into two amounts, one being the state (culture) and the second being the federal (INAH). The fees are paid at two separate windows.

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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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Be sure to wear comfortable shoes too as you'll want to walk around and explore everywhere – flip flops aren't ideal; I'd suggest covered-toe sandals or training shoes are the best options. As I said above, bring a swimsuit and towel if you will be visiting a cenote on your Chichen Itza visit.

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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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In the couple hours that you'll tour the city, you will walk anywhere from one to four miles if you are thoroughly exploring the site.

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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.

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Compared to the other two sites, Chichen Itza is by far the most impressive one, hence why it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

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Many travelers confuse the city of Chichen Itza with its largest and most famous pyramid, El Castillo. Like the other ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, El Castillo cannot be climbed. Archaeologists and local conservationists are protecting this ancient wonder for generations to come.

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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. ...
  6. Conclusion.


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