Beach near Chichen Itza, Mexico

Chichen Itza Travel Guide

Mexico

Chichen Itza is a small Mexican city with a population of about 18,000. It is served by Chichen Itza Airport (CZA), making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving by plane.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Chichen Itza, so beach trips are not a nearby feature of staying in the city. Plan your visit around the archaeological site and the surrounding inland area instead.

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Local time

18,000

Population

5,045 miles away

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Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +52

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.

Best time to visit Chichen Itza

Jan

30°8

Feb

31°4

Mar

34°3

Apr

35°2

May

37°4

Jun

35°18

Jul

34°18

Aug

34°25

Sep

34°21

Oct

32°17

Nov

31°10

Dec

30°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Chichen Itza

  1. Chichén Itzá

    historic site

    1.8 km

  2. Pirámide de Kukulcán

    monument

    1.8 km

  3. Cenote Sagrado de Chichén Itzá

    historic site

    2.3 km

  4. Hacienda Chichén

    historic site

    0.5 km

  5. Cenote Xiat

    historic site

    4.7 km

  6. El Caracol

    monument

    1.5 km

  7. Parque Principal De Piste, Yucatán.

    park

    4.3 km

  8. Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza

    historic site

    1.9 km

Getting there

Chichen Itza Airport · 13 km

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