Chichen Itza Mexico
About Chichen Itza Ruins
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Chichén Itzá Basic Info
Chichén Itzá, a Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization between 750 and 1200 A.D. Its stunning buildings which remain standing today are demonstrative of the Mayas' extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition, as well as their vast astronomical knowledge. Chichén Itzá was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. It has been selected as one of the New 7 World Wonders.
How to get to Chichen Itza?
Follow this interactive map to find out how to arrive to the Chichen Itza, also to discover the endless activities and attractions you can experience in the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Whether you are looking for general information on this Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, its location and instructions on how to get there or you would like to know more about its ancient history, you came into the right place. We have included a wealth of information about this ancient treasure and the surrounding area. You can even get two free tours when buying another two when booking from this website! Your opinion and comments are always welcome. |
The distance from Cancun to Chichen Itza is 160 km/99.44 mi. You can rent a car and visit Chichen Itza on your own. You pay 300 for tolls, 15 pesos for the parking lot and 90 pesos for the entrance. You can also arrange chichen itza tours with luxury transportation, entrance fee, tour guide [...]
Looking for a Tour from Cancun?
Take the Chichen Itza and the Mayan Wonders Tour. (Click here to know how to get two free tickets)
Tour Includes
Access to Chichen Itza archaeological zone
Free time
Activities
El Castillo Pyramid (Kukulcán)
Sacred Well
Temple of Warriors
Ball Game
Temple of Thousand Columns
The Observatory
The Nunnery
Many temples, altars and buldings
Museum
Amenities
The bus has an average size capacity for 49 [...]
El Castillo
El Castillo which is also known as Pyramid of Kukulcan, has nine stepped bodies, and on each of its four sides, there is a staircase with 91 steps: 364 steps plus the platform at the top represent 365 days. Each of the staircases is flanked by walls that end in a snake’s head “the [...]
Chichen Itza – This is your opportunity to know Chichen Itza Mayan ruins, which after 1500 years, had just been declared as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
Chichen Itza pyramids rise majestically in the middle of the spectacular natural environment in the Yucatan Peninsula, offering a splendid taste of the [...]
