Chichen Itza Day Trip from Tulum Including Cenote and Lunch

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Joao P.

October 27, 2025

This place is amazing. You can feel the energy from the temple…. Indescribably….

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Maui W.

June 14, 2025

This was the highlight of our stop at the Cozumel port while on a week-long Caribbean cruise. This shore excursion r included boat and car transportation, and entry into the area. We originally wanted to see it by air but the activity got canceled due to low participation; a good thing because you need to see this from the ground. GETTING THERE: Because we were at the Cozumel port, we had to endure an almost hour long boat ride from Cozumel island to the Playa Del Carmen port on the mainland. From there, it was a 2-hour drive to the site. THE SITE: We had just under 2 hours at the site which wasn't nearly enough to see it all as I noticed we missed quite a few things on the southern end after looking at a map, such as the Sacred Cenote and many other structures. The site is infested with street peddlers selling the same things. The only interesting retail item was volcanic glass that was shaped into a smooth disc. Other than being able to look through it at the sun like they're safe solar glasses, it would be just a hockey puck collecting dust in your showcase. El Castillo is the centerpiece of the site and is the first to greet you. At nearly 100' high, the 4-sided pyramid temple looked to be in great condition for being constructed in the 12th century. While it would've been cool to walk to the top on one of the four stairways, I totally agree with the hands-off approach as these treasures need to be preserved. There is, however, something interactive you can do with El Castillo. Stand close to the perimeter ropes at the center of the staircases. By doing a loud clap, the sound travels up to the pyramid's temple and reverberates back to you in the form of a bird's chirp. Also, be sure to check out the excavation site next to El Castillo that reveals some of its impressive foundation. The Temple of Warriors was very impressive as well. While not as tall as El Castillo, the numerous columns that front the pyramid which represent warriors, featured intricate carvings like a deeper petroglyph. The Skull Platform is a low wall filled with carvings of skulls. The mix of deep carvings, light colored stone and black mold from the elements makes for awesome contrasted photos in color or black & white. The Great Ball Court is a long field flanked by two structures full of etchings/carvings that also acted as a scoreboard. The main sport was the Mesoamerican ballgame, similar to raqcuetball. TIPS: Allow yourself the entire day if you want to see everything. Food isn't allowed inside but drinks were okay. OVERALL: When is a UNESCO World Heritage site not worth experiencing?

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Jorge L.

May 20, 2025

⚠️ Tourist Trap – Be Cautious! ⚠️ This place is misleadingly marked on Google Maps as an entrance to Chichén Itzá, but it is NOT the official entrance. They charge 1,041 MXN (~$52 USD) for a package that includes a “shuttle” and lunch – but if you’re arriving by car, you can drive directly to the official parking lot at Chichén Itzá and skip all of this. The shuttle is unnecessary, and the food they offer is mediocre and overpriced. We were charged around 450 MXN for a very limited menu, with dishes that did not match what was listed, and drinks were not included. Overall, it felt like a scam targeting unsuspecting tourists. 🎯 Pro tip: Drive directly to the official entrance, pay the actual ticket price (~600 MXN), and eat wherever you want – there are better and cheaper options nearby. Don’t fall for this trick – you can visit Chichén Itzá easily and more affordably without this detour.