The best months to visit Chichén Itzá are Nov – Mar. 24–32°C, dry season.
Quick facts
Currency MXN (Peso) 1 USD ≈ 17.5 MXN
Language Spanish Maya spoken locally
Timezone EST (UTC−5) No daylight saving in QR
Best Months Nov – Mar 24–32°C, dry season
Daily Budget ~$40–80 USD MXN 700–1,400 budget–mid
Visa Visa-free most 180 days for US/EU/UK
When to go
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where Maya pyramids encode astronomical precision, cenotes open to underground swimming holes, and colonial Valladolid provides the perfect base.
Getting Around in Chichén Itzá
- ADO buses connect Valladolid to Cancún (MXN 200, 2.5hr), Mérida (MXN 200, 2hr), Tulum (MXN 180, 2hr), and Pisté/Chichén Itzá (MXN 60, 40min)
- Colectivos (shared minivans) run from Valladolid to nearby villages and cenotes. Wait at the colectivo stand near the ADO terminal. MXN 20–40
- Taxis from Valladolid to Chichén Itzá cost MXN 250–350 one way. Negotiate the price before getting in. A round trip with waiting time runs MXN 500–700
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Chichén Itzá travel guide.
Timezone: EST (UTC−5) (No daylight saving in QR)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chichén Itzá?
The best months to visit Chichén Itzá are Nov – Mar (24–32°C, dry season), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Chichén Itzá budget breakdown.
