Located in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, Chichen Itza is one of the most visited places by tourism in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Full of interesting Mayan ruins where you will learn more about the history, their customs and more.
What is Chichen Itza?
It is an archaeological site with Mayan ruins, the Chichen Itzá pyramid is considered the main one in this site and one of the 7 wonders of the world (2007). In this spectacular area you will also find the temple of the warriors, the Mayan ball game area and an observatory.
An area of more than 10 km, where the main pyramid measures more than 24 meters and has 365 steps as well as the days of a solar year.
Until before the COVID19 pandemic in Playa del Carmen, approximately 2.5 million viewers were received per year, it is important to mention that you can reach this site by car or bus.
Their hours are normally from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon from Monday to Sunday.
How to get there from Playa del Carmen Mexico?
To get to Chichen Itzá from Playa del Carmen by car it will take you about 2 hours and 25 minutes specifically from our Beach House. You will have to take the “El Tintal” road and then take “Kantunil” towards the town of Valladolid and finally the Gulf Coast Highway until you reach Chichen Itzá.
Something relevant…
In the spring season and some autumn equinoxes, the shadows of the Chichén Itzá pyramid or the castle can look like a snake around the different steps that surround it.
Where to stay in Playa del Carmen
If you are looking for a house where you can be near the sea of Playa del Carmen and be able to visit places like Chichén Itzá with your whole family, book in any of our 2 rental houses with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Pool and only 7 minutes from the beach .