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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

Daily 8am–5pm
Carretera Costera del Golfo s/n, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan

Ways to visit Chichen Itza

Chichén Itzá is a UNESCO World Heritage site comprised of stone buildings in various states of preservation, all of which are connected by a network of roads called sacbeob. The three most well-known are El Castillo (Kukulcán Pyramid), the Temple of Warriors, and the Great Ball Court.

Visit independently or on a group or private day trip from nearby cities on the Yucatán Peninusla, which often combine a stop here with visits to Ek Balam, Cobá, or the town of Valladolid. Alternatively, choose a tour with access to the Mayaland Resort and a buffet lunch.

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Chichen Itza, Buffet Lunch, Cenote, Tequila tasting & Valladolid
Chichen Itza, Buffet Lunch, Cenote, Tequila tasting & Valladolid
HK$441.52 per adult
Traveler Favorite
Amazing Day
Had an amazing time in my tour with Esther. The entire experience was amazing! A full day packed with adventures
Camila_M, May 2023
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Recent reviews from experiences in Cancun

Must do trip
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Must do trip
teresa_k, May 2023
Chichen Itza, Buffet Lunch, Cenote, Tequila tasting & Valladolid
We had a very informative trip with Frank an excellent guide and Luna the driver of a very clean, comfortable air conditioned bus. Everything was well organised and at Chichen Itza the English speaking guide Rodriquez was informative and funny. Lunch was excellent, altogether well worth it
Great day at Chichen Itza
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Great day at Chichen Itza
Richard_C, Mar 2023
Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida
Wonderful day with Saul and Alex our driver. Chichen Itza was spectacular in the early morning and the Ik Kil Ceynote went beyond expectations. Clean changing areas and amazing hygiene and care for the environment.
Some good, some not so much
star-4
Some good, some not so much
Pamela_Y, Mar 2023
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote and magic town of Izamal
Guide was great...very knowledgeable. Van clean. Timing good....arrived Chichen Itza early before it got crowded. Cenote not great...kind of creepy with trash everywhere. Izamal just ok.....not a lot there.
Very interesting and organized!
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Very interesting and organized!
Shannon_H, Feb 2023
Chichen Itza, Buffet Lunch, Cenote, Tequila tasting & Valladolid
Overall we had a good experience. It was very organized and communication was good. Bus was clean and air conditioning was nice and cool. The tour at chichen itza was very interesting, the cenote was stunning and food at the buffet was very deliciously. The first stop felt a bit scammy and could have done without but overall we had a nice time.
A day filled of Mayan Memories!
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A day filled of Mayan Memories!
rebecca_M, Dec 2022
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour
Our tour guide, Alan, was amazing! Our driver, Manuel, had the utmost respect for our safety. He did a fantastic job at bringing the Mayan to life! His expertise and knowledge was invaluable. We had the perfect amount of time at each tour site. Chichen Itza is unbelievable! We all loved the beautiful cenote and buffet lunch! We’d definitely go on this tour again!
Perfect tour.
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Perfect tour.
Frank_D, May 2023
Chichen Itza Early Access, Cenote, Tequila & traditional lunch
Marco perfect tourguide. Early start but that way we had a nice view of chichen itza. Good information about history Maya by Marco.
Great day trip to Chichen...
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Great day trip to Chichen...
Nora_R, May 2023
Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour
Great day trip to Chichen Itza, a Cenote and Valladolid. The day wasn't too long or short (pick up was at 7:25am, drop off at 6:30 pm). The tour guide Rey was very nice and was informative but there was also enough free time built into the programme.
Great experience
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Great experience
Jacob_W, May 2023
Tour to Chichen Itza and Coba with Cenote
Absolutely a must do while in the area. Great guide great things to see. Huge contrast between Coba and Chichen Itza and after a hot day finishing with the Cenote swim was great
Private trip
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Private trip
Zac_G, May 2023
VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Luxury Car
Juan was terrific and knowledgeable, not just a guide but a true scholar. Very engaging to both me and my wife as well as our 8-year old. Nice spacious car, lucky to have early start up in Costa Mujeres. It’s a long journey but we beat crowds to Chichen Itza and the Cenote, which was super fun. Lunch was also tasty and plentiful, sharp restaurant. Excursion is overall pricey but we were so fortunate to have booked this in learning about and seeing such a cultural experience.
Great value, definitely recommend!
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Great value, definitely recommend!
Lauren_D, Dec 2022
Chichen Itza, Buffet Lunch, Cenote, Tequila tasting & Valladolid
Beto was our guide, he was very funny and had lots of knowledge. Fluent English and happy to answer any questions. The tour went very quickly but it was a good taste of Chichen Itza . The Cenote was beautiful and refreshing for a swim afterward. Lunch was also nice and filling and the bus was clean and well air conditioned I would recommend this tour to anyone and think it was very good value for money. Thankyou Beto 😊
Great trip
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Great trip
Sue_B, Apr 2023
Private World Wonder Discovery Tour in Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid
Amazing. If you haven't seen Chichen Itza in person you really need to. The whole city has a grandeur that is difficult to put into words. The cenote is cave like and is almost a religious experience. Lunch was great as well. Thanks to Iber our wonderful guide. Great driver and guide.
Great tour - Learning about the Mayans at Chichen Itza
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Great tour - Learning about the Mayans at Chichen Itza
Steve_S, Apr 2023
Chichen-itza & Cenote Private Tour
Our guide, Limbert, was very knowledgeable of Chichen Itza. He could answer our many questions. He explained what the stone carvings and iconography were, what they meant and why they were import to the Mayans. We left, thanks to Limbert, knowing who the Mayans were and what was important to them.
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Things to know before you go to Chichen Itza

  • Many tours are led by archaeologist tour guides, who are well-versed in Mayan culture.

  • The Ossario group and Central group are open to everyone; Chichén Viejo (Old Chichén) is only open to archaeologists.

  • Come prepared for the heat with light clothing, sunscreen, bottled water, and a hat.

  • This popular site can get extremely crowded—book an early-access tour to beat the crowds.

  • Skip Sundays, when the site is free to enter for Mexican nationals and incredibly busy.

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How to get to Chichen Itza

Chichén Itzá is between 2–2.5-hours by car from Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun respectively. Visitors to those coastal resorts will have plenty of options for day trips to the archaeological site, and departures are also available from Cozumel and Merida.

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Trip ideas


When to visit Chichen Itza

The best time to get to Chichén Itzá is right around opening, before the crowds arrive and the sun is high in the sky. Some private tours and small-group tours offer early access to the ancient ruins. At sunrise and sunset on the spring and fall equinoxes, the corner of the pyramid casts a shadow of Kukulkán, a feathered serpent god, and creates the illusion of a snake slithering down the north side of the pyramid.

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Nearby Cenotes

The Cenote Sagrado, a sinkhole gateway into an underground body of water 197 feet (60 meters) in diameter, is an impressive natural site at Chichén Itzá. However, you can't swim in it. Another nearby cenote is Ik Kil, and some Chichén Itzá day trips combine visits to these freshwater sinkholes on the Yucatán Peninsula with a stop at the ruins.

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Chichen Itza
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