Chichen Itza is the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a spectacular area of historical significance that is also one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Our travel experts strongly recommend that you take the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza during your holiday to Cancun. The perfect way to do this is to take a guided Chichen Itza day trip from Cancun.
Swim at a Cenote
Your guided tour to Chichen Itza from Cancun starts with pick up from your hotel. The first stop is a visit to a spectacular cenote, either the Ik Kil cenote or the Hubiku cenote. A cenote is a natural swim hole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Be sure to bring along your towel and swimsuit so you can enjoy a swim in one of these unique natural wonders!
Chichen Itza
Your next stop is Chichen Itza itself. You’ll be taken on a one and a half hour tour with a certified guide who will lead you through the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire to discover the most important landmarks in this extraordinary historical site. You’ll see the Caracol Observatory, one of the oldest Observatories in The Americas, the Temple of Kukulcan, the Temple of Warriors, the ball court and the Wall of Skulls. Your guide will highlight the historical significance of all the most important sites before leaving you to explore the ruins on your own for a while.
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Spectacular Chichen Itza holds both mystery and magic and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the most important archaeological zone and ancient capital of the Mayan Empire on a full day guided tour from Cancun. Admire the majestic observatory, the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Temple of Warriors, the ball court and the castle. Sample typical Mayan cuisine at a buffet lunch with folkloric dancers and swim in a cenote (Ik Kil or Hubiku). Your Chichen Itza day trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional guide.Â
During your stay in Cancun, you simply must take the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological zone in Yucatan. After hotel pickup in Cancun, explore the ancient capital of the Mayan Empire and learn why it has been designated one of the modern wonders of the world. Its extraordinary architectural beauty and geographical location are sure to leave you in awe.
Your first stop is a 50-minute visit to either the Ik Kil cenote or Hubiku cenote. The cenote visited will depend on which area is less populated on the day of your tour. You’ll have free time to explore this natural wonder, so be sure to bring along your towel and swimsuit! By 10:50, you’ll head to the world famous archaeological site of Chichen Itza.
At approximately 12pm and once inside the archaeological site, you’ll be divided into English and Spanish speaking groups for a guided tour. You’ll be taken on a 1.5 hour tour with a certified guide who will introduce you to the secrets of the Mayans. Your guide will explain the historical significance of all the most important sites before leaving you to enjoy the ruins on your own until 3pm. See the Pyramid of Kukulkan, el Castillo (the Castle), the Temple of Warriors and much more. After exploring the site, you’ll head to the local restaurant and enjoy a buffet of fresh salads, soups, rice, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and other regional dishes (drinks at own expense). While eating, you’ll enjoy a festive show in which the locals perform traditional dances to folklore music.
After lunch, you’ll be transported back to your Cancun hotel.
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