What to wear when visiting Mayan ruins?

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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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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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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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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So, as a rule of thumb, wear light-colored and lightweight clothing. You'll also need comfortable sneakers and socks since there will be a lot of walking around the site. Most folks also swear by the Tulum ruins beach so how about taking your bathing suit?

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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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