Chichén Itzá

Written on 08/20/2017
Tony Colón

Chichen Itza (Chichén Itzá) is one of the main archaeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, located in the municipality Of Tinum, in the state of Yucatan. Important and renowned vestige of the Mayan civilization, the main buildings that remain there correspond to the so-called late classic or early postclassic period (800-1100 AD).

The monumental architecture that has reached today, which is emblematic of the site, has a clear Toltec influence. The god who presides over the site, according to Mayan mythology, is Kukulcan, a Mayan representation of Quetzalcoatl, a god taken from the pantheon of Toltec culture.

Chichén Itzá was a city or a ceremonial center, that passed through diverse constructive times and influences of the different towns that occupied it and that impelled it from its foundation.

The archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá was inscribed in the World Heritage list by Unesco in 1988. On July 7, 2007, the Kukulcan Temple, located in Chichén Itzá, was recognized as one of The New Seven Wonders of the World Modern, by a private initiative without the support of Unesco, but with the recognition of millions of voters around the world.

Entrance Fee to Chichen Itza

The price of entry to Chichen Itza carries an additional cost to that marked by INHA. This cost is branded by CULTUR and is a supplement "for the conservation of archaeological zones".

  •   Price stipulated by INAH: 70 pesos (2017).
  •  The price charged by the government of Yucatan in 2016 is 168 pesos for Foreigners, which makes a total of about 238 pesos the total entrance.
  •  The price charged by the Yucatan government in 2016 for Mexicans is 54 pesos, which makes a total of 124 Mexican pesos.
  • The use of domestic video camera has an additional cost of 45 pesos.

When paying the visitor receives two vouchers.

  •      A wrist strap that checks payment to the State Government (Yucatan)
  •      Green ticket that checks payment to INAH.

It is important to have both all the time because if you miss one and one inspector asks,you  can have a very unpleasant time.

  • It should also be taken into account that, in case of going by car, the price of the parking, parking or parking space that is a few meters from the entrance must be paid.

Visiting hours to Chichen Itza.

The schedule of visits to Chichen Itza is from Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00 hours. (Closing of tickets sales and accesses at 4:00 p.m., closing of distant accesses to the interior of the site 4:30 p.m.). Extraordinary visit from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Accommodations around Chichen Itza

If you are going to see the lights show or if you go on your own you may need accommodation to stay overnight in the Chichen Itza area. Nearby is also the Cenote de Ik Kil, recommended visit.