The holy week in Mexico is about to start, as well as the spring break for schools and jobs. Due to upcoming vacations, the Yucatan government has decided to closed again the archaeological site of Chichen Itza.

The Mayan Site will be closed from April 1 to 4 to avoid crowds and to take care of visitors and stop the increase in Coronavirus cases in the State. Yucatán is currently orange at the state traffic light, and that is one of the reasons why a visit to Chichén Itzá will not be allowed.

The INAH indicated that the site will open again on April 5 from 8 am to 4 pm following health protocols, as usual. In this way, if you are planning to visit Chichen Itza during these days we recommend you to look for other archaeological zones in Yucatan or you might want to postpone your Chichen Itza Tour.

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The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), reported that it will open only 24 archaeological zones in the country, on March 21, the day of the spring equinox.

Chichen Itza Equinox

Chichen Itza is a very famous location to receive the spring, and every year receive thousands of visitors. The Chichen Itza equinox is an amazing spectacle. When the day and the night last the same, the Kukulkan god appears going down the main Chichen Itza Pyramid and can see the feathered serpent. The equinox in Chichen Itza used to be a massive event, that’s why this year is not allowed to do it.

These will be the available sites for spring Equinox 2021:

• Campeche: Calakmul
• Chiapas: Bonampak y Yaxchilán
• Chihuahua: Paquimé y Cueva de la Olla
• Guerrero: Soledad de Maciel
• Guanajuato: El Cóporo, Arroyo Seco y Cañada de la Virgen, Peralta, Plazuelas
• Jalisco: Teuchitlán
• Oaxaca: Monte Albán
• Quintana Roo: Cobá, Dzibanché-Kinichná, Kohunlich, Muyil, Oxtankah, San Gervasio y Tulum
• San Luis Potosí: Tamtoc
• Sonora: Cerro de Trincheras
• Tamaulipas: Balcón de Montezuma

Mandatory preventive measures will be followed to enter the sites: use of face masks from entry and at all times. Healthy distance must be maintained (at least 1.5 m between people), respect the established capacity and hours, avoid entering closed spaces and follow the indications by the personnel of the archaeological zone.

Remember to follow all the new protocols if you will visit one of these available sites for spring Equinox 2021.

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Years ago Chichen Itza received more than 14 thousand people for the Chichen Itza Equinox. Now, tourist authorities have announced that Chichen Itza will be closed on March 20,21, and 22 to protect visitors’ health and avoid the spread of the virus.

Chichen Itza Equinox

The equinox in Chichen Itza is a magical spectacle, this phenomena occur when the day and night are the same lengths in both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. During this astronomical event, the Kukulkan Pyramid gets the firsts sunlight of the spring and the Kukulcan shadow starts to go down forming the famous feathered serpent of Kukulkan, it looks perfectly in the castle.

This famous spectacle seems to be the perfect day for visiting Chichen Itza and to receive the spring, but not for this year due to the virus.

Chichen Itza will be closed during the 2021 Equinox

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If you didn’t know Chichen Itza at night becomes a magical experience with a light and sound show. The castle or El Castillo Pyramid is the main character in this scene. The Kukulkan pyramid lights up with colorful images representing the Mayan culture. After a magnificent walk tour in the Chichen Itza Mayan ruins, you’ll be able to enjoy 25 minutes of this fantastic show. Live this magic experience and enjoy a mystical night in Chichen Itza.

Kukulkan Nights are back

Sounds great right? Well, this spectacle has been closed for 10 months since the pandemic begins in March 2020. But, now cultural authorities decided to reopen the event.

Kukulkan nights back last February 2nd, due to the Covid-19 the spectacle has the same protocols as Chichen Itza. One of the protection measures is that only 30% of the capacity will be allowed, which means that up to 300 people could enter.

The show starts at 7:00 pm whoever wants to assist can buy the tickets at Chichen Itza’s entrance at 3:00 pm. Or you can call 9991-26-99-25, or send a message (conventional or WhatsApp) to make a reservation. We recommend you buy your tickets before the show due to the limited spaces.

Sanitary measures
Cultural authorities will be very strict in this regard. We all know the main sanitary measures, but it is not enough to repeat them. The correct use of the mask that covers the mouth and nose is mandatory. As well as the application of antibacterial gel, the measurement of temperature with a thermal camera, shoes disinfection in special mats, and as already indicated, allow only 30% of the capacity, among the most important.

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Chichen Itza tickets 2021 – This ancient Mayan city is part of the 7 wonders of the world, we all know that tickets to these places a quite higher. Chichen Itza has been increasing its rates every year.

Admission fees to Yucatán’s archaeological sites will rise on February 1. Not only Chichen Itza will increase the prices also other Mayan Ruins in Yucatan.

New Rates Chichen Itza 2021 

Mexican visitors to Chichen Itza will now pay 239 Mexican pesos, up from 210. The fee for international visitors will now be 539 Mexican pesos, up from 497.

The price of admission to archaeological sites in Yucatán includes both one fee payable to Mexico’s Institute for History and Anthropology (INAH) as well as to Yucatán’s Ministry of Culture (Cultur).

Admission to all archaeological sites remains free on Sundays for both Mexican citizens and residents of Yucatan.

Chichen Itza tour

Going to Chichen Itza on tour is also a good option. Many of these tours already include the Chichen Itza entrance fee. Living the Chichen Itza experience is the most exciting thing, taking a tour you will be able to discover the incredible Mayan site.

Chichen Itza tour offers great activities such as swim in a Cenote, tasting the best Yucatecan food, and also a guided tour in the archaeological site where you will learn everything about Mayan Culture.

Most of these packages include round transportation so you won’t have to worry about it. We recommend you to hire a tour but if you want to go on your own is also fine now you know Chichen Itza Tickets 2021

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However, you might be wondering, is Chichen Itza open during New Year?

The answer is yes! Chichen Itza opens every day of the year unless Covid-19 does not allow it. We know that it is not the “new year” for the Mayan calendar, But wouldn’t it be a special trip to Chichen Itza on January 1rst?

Of course, it is, Mayans were an awesome civilization with such wonderful people. They believe in goods, astronomy and its temples were sacred. This is your best chance to enjoy the Yucatan Peninsula.

What to do on New Year at Chichen Itza?

The first thing you need to know is local people work on this day, no matter what; Mexicans are very hard-working people. Therefore, you will definitely find many open businesses to have lunch or get some drinks.

Visiting Chichen Itza on January 1rst is a great idea, you won’t regret it. You will walk through those incredible Mayan temples to welcome the New Year. We highly recommend you to do the Chichen Itza tour in the morning as soon as the archaeological site opens. With fewer crowds, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the site better.

You will be able to admire the Castle known as the Kukulkan Pyramid, the ball court, the temple of the warriors, and more Mayan Ruins at the place

If you believe in the Mayan spirit, you might know that Chichen Itza is a great spot to recharge your energies and begin the New Year with the best attitude. Fill out yourself with this real Mayan spirit walking through outstanding ancient temples.

Your first 2021 cenote swim in Yucatan

Visiting Chichen Itza and not visiting a cenote? What type of  Yucatan Peninsula trip would it be?

There are hundreds of cenotes in Yucatan, and around Chichen Itza. In this way, visit a cenote is a mandatory stop on your Chichen Itza tour.  The best way to receive the Year is also swimming in those clear and refreshing waters. Cenotes were sacred for Mayans. Swimming in a cenote gives you even more. It stirs your soul and connects you with the ancient Maya. We recommend you visit Ik kill Cenote.

A Mayan Ritual

Some cenotes offer a Mayan ceremony before your entrance. But there are some people that offer this kind of ritual which includes temazcal. Temazcal is a sweat bath and as we all know, sweating has long been used as a therapy. The ancient Maya used it for healing and relaxing. The cleansing takes place in a circular dome filled with burning hot rocks. And the shaman’s ritual prepares you to harmonize your inner energy with cosmic influences. This is a very powerful physical and mental experience. Perfect experience for this new year.

A trip to Valladolid Magic Town

A charming magic town is waiting for you. This colonial city offers a great atmosphere, tasty Yucatecan food, and nice walks around its main square. At Valladolid, you will find the Cenote Zaci, a very popular cenote in the area; you will be impressed by its length and depth. Do not forget to visit the beautiful churches with their amazing architecture. We also recommend you try delicious food in one of the restaurants in the town. Make sure you order some “antojitos yucatecos” or the top Cochinita Pibil.

These are our main recommendations for “the best way to receive the Year”

We wish you a year full of joy, health, and love!

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At Chichen Itza, you can walk around the archeological site, admire all the Mayan Ruins. You can also feel the real Mayan spirit in this place, But…

Is it possible to climb Chichen Itza Pyramid?

The Kukulkan Pyramid, also commonly known as El Castillo, is the most impressive building in the Chichen Itza archaeological site, and one of the tallest in all of the Mayan architecture.

Unfortunately for visitors, no, Chichen Itza Pyramid is not allowed to climb. Luckily for all the locals and culture lovers, the main Mayan Building of Chichen Itza can’t be climbed. In this way, we contribute to preserving this sacred site.

Chichen Itza, Mexico – Tourists climb the steep stairway up the Mayan pyramid of Kukulkan, 1980s-1990s

Years ago, the Chichen Itza Pyramid used to be claimed by tourists. Could you imagine the view? But one day, a couple of tourists had an accident while they were climbing, one of them died. These visitors were older adults and maybe they felt tired and then happened the worst. Due to this event, the cultural authorities decided to ban this activity since then.

Current Situation at Chichen Itza’s archeological

We got some rumors about Chichen Itza’s illegal climbing. Apparently, there are some people offering this “tour” in Chichen Itza which allows you to climb the Castle. We don’t exactly know how this works but it seems that you enter as an investigator out of the visiting hours.

We highly recommend you not do these kinds of activities in any sacred place you go to. You contribute to deteriorating this important Mayan site in Mexico. So, if someone what to offers you a “special package” do not accept. Buy your Chichen Itza tickets at the entrance of the archeological site, that’s the only official way to enter.

Also, we recommend you follow all the new protocols for Covid-19 in Chichen Itza.

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The first thing you need to know, there are new protocols at Chichen Itza due to Covid-19, so you need to strictly follow them.

In this way, we recommend you to visit the archaeological site as early in the morning. Why? due to the sanitary emergency, Chichen Itza allows a certain amount of visitors per day. Chichen Itza opens daily from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and is limited to 3000 people. The cut off for tourists to enter the site is at 4:00 pm.

If you are coming to Chichen Itza in this season, which is winter you won’t have too many problems with the weather. The Yucatan Peninsula maintains a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Which is considering very fresh, although we continue to advise you to bring your sunblock, water, and a sun hat.

And the most important accessories in pandemic times must be your mask. So do not forget it, because you won’t get it in. And also your hand sanitizer.

On your Chichen Itza visit you have to do a guide tour. It is not the same if you do by your own. Booking the Chichen Itza Tour you will discover the real mayan empire, and you’ll learn amazing facts about the Mayan Culture. If your budget don’t allow this, do your research before your visit.

Bring comfortable shoes, you’ll walk long distances at the archeological site. And don’t forget you cash, it will very useful to buy some souvenirs, and handcrafts.

Pack your swimsuit, Yucatan is full of unbelievable cenotes around it. This natural pools will leave you in love, so if you do not want to miss this experience don’t forget your bathing suit.

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It is no secret to anyone that the Mayans used the cenotes to perform rituals. These places were considered a window to the world of the dead called Xibalba.

Around the Yucatan Peninsula, there are more than 10 thousand unexplored cenotes. However, barely 20% of them have been discovered, including the Sacred Cenote in Chichen Itza.

According to history, this place was the scenery of big offerings, among them; women sacrifices, as well as gold pieces that were thrown into the cenote.

For Mayans, the gold was appreciated, not for its cost but for being a malleable metal. They could build their own things that’s why most of the objects were from this material.

Found objects in Chichen Itza Cenote

• A beautiful plume with intertwined snakes considered the best that has been found in the Mayan region
• 8 animal figures of gold, frogs, and monkeys specifically
• 14 tiny objects shaped like candlesticks, also made of gold
• 40 not calsificated object from pure gold such as sandals, shield and independent parts
• A gold mask that representst a sleeping person

Visiting Chichen Itza is a unique experience, you’ll learn a lot of this glorious Mayan Culture. If you want to know facts like these, we highly recommend you to book a Chichen Itza Tour, it will be worth it.

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According to the report of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), during October, 49 thousand 309 visitors entered these sites, being Chichen Itza the most frequented with 39 thousand 338.

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They are followed by Uxmal with 5,622, Ek Balam with 1,470, Mayapan with 1,345, Izamal with 1,114, Dzibilchaltun with 360, and X’cambo with 60.

In 2019, 207 thousand 86 visitors entered the archaeological sites of the entity, that is, 157 thousand 777 more than this 2020, which represents that this year 77% of the total number of tourists was stopped, due to the health contingency caused by the coronavirus.

It should be remembered that the archaeological sites closed their doors in mid-March as a measure to prevent COVID-19 infections, and it was until mid-September that the gradual opening began.

So far, there is no date for the other 10 sites that remain closed to function.

The Yucatan Peninsula is full of amazing Archaeological Sites, do not hesitate to visit them. Although all those Mayan sites, the Yucatan Peninsula also possesses a wide variety of wonderful destinations such as Valladolid, Las Coloradas, and more.

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