Chichen Itza

Archaeological site Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico

What to expect

Chichen Itza is a sacred site and one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula. The city has a nearly 1,000-year history, with various peoples leaving their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The site exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, including the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of the Warriors, and the circular observatory known as El Caracol. With over 2.6 million tourists visiting each year, Chichen Itza is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about the Mayan civilization and explore its many ruins

Plan your family visit to the Chichen Itza with these blog insights 👇

MEXICO with family: Yucatan with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the unmissable Chichen Itza, a huge site. We saw the Kukulkan pyramid, the ball game, and the wall of skulls. The cenote of sacrifices was also on our list. The article mentions that you should come early to avoid the crowd

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the large pyramid of Kukulkan. The article mentioned, "an exceptional place, which was the main Mayan religious center of the Yucatán." We went early in the morning and enjoyed it more without too many crowds ✨

In Yucatan with family (MEXICO)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Chichen Itza, a wonder of the world. We arrived at 8:30 and it was already too late, there was an endless queue. It was a tiring day for the children, but they were very interested

Highlights: The site is magnificent. A small swim is required when leaving. We took an hotel on the site to access it before opening ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the stepped pyramid complex of Chichen Itza

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the grandeur of the pyramid ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ancient Mayan city and saw the main pyramid

Highlights: We were impressed by the grandeur of the pyramid, but it was very crowded ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Chichén Itzá, a magnificent Mayan city in Yucatan, with amazing temples and pyramids, including the famous El Castillo

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the ancient city, climbing the pyramids, playing games in the ball court, and learning about the Mayan civilization ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to see the archaeological site and the Mayan ruins

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the Mayan ruins and learning about the ancient civilization ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, where we saw the impressive Castillo pyramid. We learned about Mayan culture and history from a guide, and we discovered a hidden sound effect in the pyramid

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the size of the Castillo pyramid and the beautiful architecture. We enjoyed learning about Mayan history and culture from the guide, and the kids were fascinated by the hidden sound effect in the pyramid ✨