Chichen Itza Hotels

Chichen Itza Attractions

• El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan)
• Temple of a Thousand Warriors
• North Temple (Temple of the Bearded Man)

Chichen Itza Activities

• Visit the Temples of the Jaguar
• See the Tzompantli, a wooden rack used to display the skulls of war captives or other sacrificial victims
• Photograph the towering El Caracol, a notable structure and observatory

Chichen Itza Climate

Temperatures in the Yucatán Peninsula are fairly constant year round and generally vary depending on elevation. Average annual temperatures for the area are between 75°F and 82°F (24°C and 28°C); winter temperatures remain high and only drop slightly. Annual average rainfall is 80 inches (2,032 mm).

Getting There & Around

Visitors have numerous airports to choose from to reach the Yucatán region by air, including the Cancún, Cozumel, Mérida, Tuxtla Gutierrez and Villahermosa airports. Taxis, buses and hired cars can be used to get to town from the airport. There are several cruise lines that serve the peninsula from Houston and Miami.

There is a good bus system that connects Chichen Itza to major towns and cities, and the buses are air conditioned, nice and affordable.