{"id":83,"date":"2020-02-07T19:25:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2020-02-07T19:28:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:28:26","slug":"ten-tips-for-visiting-chichen-itza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/blog\/ten-tips-for-visiting-chichen-itza","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you\u2019re ready to check one of the Seven Wonders of the World off your bucket list, but you don\u2019t know where to start? We have your exclusive guide to making the most of your visit to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1. See a side to the ancient grounds like never before. Don\u2019t just make it a notch in your world-tour-belt\u2014experience the pyramids as the Mayans did. We have ten helpful <strong>tips to know before visiting<\/strong> <strong>Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Tips to Know Before Visiting Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enjoy a Private Entrance<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What if we told you we could let you in the backdoor to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Skip the lines and the chaos of visiting Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 when you visit through Mayaland\u2019s private entrance. Mayaland was the first hotel ever to be constructed on an archeological site. Revel in a truly one-of-a-kind experience as you walk the roads the Mayans walked while building the massive temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Go With a Certified Guide<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of how you enter, you\u2019ll want to tag along with a certified guide. Listen to the stories of the Mayan people and learn the ins and outs of the archeological site through the people who know it best\u2014their descendants. Certified guides are available through all of our Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/en\/search\/experiences\/archaeological-sites\"> tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bring Water and Shade<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is likely on the top of your list already, but it\u2019s worth noting. With temperatures averaging at 88 degrees Fahrenheit and no shade from the surrounding jungle, you don\u2019t want to get caught without hydration and a ballcap. Don\u2019t forget to pack the essentials when you visit Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>See It at Sunrise<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The massive structure is awe-inspiring at all times of the day, but there is something genuinely exceptional as you watch the orange glow rise over the stones, illuminating one of the world\u2019s greatest wonders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also one of the quietest times at the pyramid. Even with the minimal crowd that gathers, you won\u2019t find a hear a single noise as the sun rises to make its appearance. Book your private sunrise experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/en\/search\/experiences\/archaeological-sites\">here<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visit During an Equinox<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Equinox at Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 happens twice a year. Spring equinox occurs March 21st, and fall equinox is September 21st. During those two days only, seven triangles appear on the side of the staircases and then connect at the top with the feathered serpent. The occurrence is present for about 45 minutes before dissipating over the crowd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equinox brings some of the world\u2019s best singers and songwriters to perform on one of the best stages. Join the masses for this natural phenomenon this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pack Pesos<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Entering the grounds from the public entrance will put you back 232 pesos or 13 American dollars. The streets coming into the area, as well as the entrance, are lined with local merchants, and you\u2019ll want to be sure to have cash on hand to go home with some handmade merchandise to commemorate your trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Horseback to Chichen Itza<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wind through the jungle on horseback while you listen to the stories of ancient Mayan culture. Explore the sacbeob, ancient Mayans roads, as you weave your way to the towering Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1. Book your tour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/en\/experiences\">today<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Slap on the Sunscreen<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the heat is oppressive in Mexico, and you\u2019ll want to be prepared. Protect your skin from harsh UV rays\u2014always remember to pack your sunscreen along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Awe at the Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 Light and Sound Show<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the story of how Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 came to be through sound and light at the pyramid\u2019s nightly show. Book your tour through Mayaland and make a day of exploring the Yucatan\u2019s most amazing natural and manmade creations. Mayaland\u2019s Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/en\/search\/experiences\/archaeological-sites\"> Light Show Tour<\/a> includes a swim in one of the area\u2019s crystal blue cenotes, lunch and snacks in the hospitality suite, use of the hotel\u2019s private entrance for viewing the light and sound show.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stay Within Walking Distance of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 isn\u2019t complete without a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/en\/hotels\/chichen-itza\/mayaland-hotel-bungalows\">Mayaland Hotel and Bungalows<\/a>. Enjoy plush king-size beds, luxurious bath products, relaxing, poolside hammocks, gourmet, authentic Mayan dishes, and so much more. Enjoy the comfort of opulent hotel living flawlessly blended with authentic Old Yucatan. We can\u2019t wait to welcome you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayaland.com\/\">Mayaland<\/a>!&nbsp;  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019re ready to check one of the Seven Wonders of the World off your bucket list, but you don\u2019t know where to start? We have your exclusive guide to making the most of your visit to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1. See a side to the ancient grounds like never before. 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