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Vendors out number the visitors. You can’t take in the splendor without being harassed. $25 each to get inside to only be harangued non stop. The park managers are destroying the attraction by allowing this.
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Date of experience: January 2021
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This whole site is a gift shop, so it was somewhat ironic that they have one at the exit. If you are really into archaeology, go to nearby Ek Balam or Coba. Their ruins are more impressive and there is not a vendor tugging at your arm every 5 minutes. I have been to some VERY touisty spots before (Athens, Egypt, Paris, etc, etc) and this is by far the worst. It also costs $25 per person, even for students and the eldery, plus their is a "tax." I hope this is not people's only experience with Mayan archaeological sites, they are not all like this.…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Ever since Chichén Itzá was named one of the New Wonders of the World, it has received much more attention, and with enough reasons. Chichén Itzá is such a wonderful place that takes you back time once you enter the site. The great Pyramid, the Thousand columns, the wall of the skulls and the Temple of the warriors are some of the many places you can visit here. Everywhere you look at, there is a story and so much history all around. I am so proud of taking the time of visiting this once forgotten place. Definitely worth a thousand more visits. …
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Date of experience: December 2020
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The ruins are beautiful but be careful with scams. We drove from Merida on the toll road. Once you get past the toll some official looking people stop you and they have this huge production. They say that the line to get to chichen itza is two hours long and that the parking is full. They offer a “shorter” line and a buffet. This is a lie, don’t fall for it. Parking was easy and there was no line to get in.…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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A must see. We went with our 5 kids (ages 6-16). I recomend preparing them ahead of time watching movies and fun facts about the ruins, mesoamerican people, and mexican culture in general (exemple road to El Dorado, Disney’s Coco). It is a long day. And may be tiresome for the little ones. Binoculars, maps and other explorer gear (think Dora the explorer and Diego and Indiana Jones) helps them cope. …
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Date of experience: January 2021
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