The ancient city of Chichen Itza is the tourist jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula. Its colossal Pyramid of Kukulcan is considered as one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Chichen is one of the places that one does not want to miss.
- Chichen Itza is located 120 km from the city of Mérida, 50 from Valladolid and 188 from Cancún. Located near one of the exits of highway 180 of payment or quota, that unites Merida-Cancún.
- Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification. You must pay the additional payment of Cultur.
- Cost of entry: 59 MXN payment of the INAH, plus the payment of Cultur is 78 MXN for Mexicans and residents and 146 MXN for foreigners. Light and sound show is paid separately: 193 MXN
- They sell drinks and food inside the premises. There are services at the entrance and inside.
- How to get there by public transport? From Mérida CAME buses leave from calle 70 with 71, you have 1 hour 30 minutes “(schedules 6:15, 9:15 and 12:40 hrs) From Cancún, an ADO bus leaves at 8:45 am (Tulum Ave. Av. Uxmal), who returns from there at 16:30. 3 hours drive.
- Chichen Itza offers a light and sound show: at 20 in summer-autumn and at 19 in winter-spring.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes and some water if you do not want to pay gold price there.
