Chichen Itza Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
About Chichen Itza
Many tourists visit Chichen Itza as a day trip, especially fromCancún, more than 160 km (100 miles) away. This archaeological site is also an hour and a half away fromMérida, the capital of Yucatan. The Maya communities near Chichen Itza have developed many wonderful sites for travellers to rejoice in the Maya Cultural heritage. It is recommended you avoid a day-trip visit to Chichen Itza and schedule a night or two to enjoy all the activities nearby. This allows time to see more than just a portion of this large site. If you stay a night here, come to the archaeological site early in the day before the sun is so hot, and before most of the day-trippers arrive. This is a large park and usually visitors are on a tight schedule, consider the services of a guide. They can be found in the mu
Top Attractions in Chichen Itza
Explore the best things to see and do in Chichen Itza:
- ★Akab' Dzib
- ★Cenote Ik Kil
- ★Cenote of Sacrifice
- ★El Caracol
- ★Great Ballcourt
- ★High Priest's Grave
- ★House of Deer
- ★Interior Temple
Where to Eat in Chichen Itza
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hacienda Chichen
Where to Stay in Chichen Itza
- 🏨Hacienda Chichen
- 🏨Hotel Dolores Alba
- 🏨Mayaland Hotel and Bungalows
Chichen Itza Travel Guide Sections
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