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Is Chichen Itza closer to Tulum or Cancun?

Is Chichen Itza closer to Tulum or Cancun?

If you are staying in Cancun, there isn’t much difference in distance. Tulum is about 2 hours away from Cancun by car, and Chichen Itza is about 2 and a half hours from Cancun by car. Both sites are also connected to Cancun with regular bus services, although the journey does longer travelling by public transport.

How much is a taxi to Chichen Itza from Tulum?

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Chichén-Itzá is to taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs $1800 – $2300.

Can you visit Chichen Itza and Tulum in one day?

It is possible to visit Chichen Itza from Tulum in one day. Many tours are running daily. Tulum and Chichen Itza can be combined to make a very unique day trip. You can choose between joining an air-conditioned bus tour, book private transportation, or using commercial bus lines and taxis.

Is Chichen Itza worth it?

Chichén Itzá is one of the new seven wonders of the world, and one of the most popular destinations in the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico. The Mayan site is definitely worth a visit, and although it can get horrendously busy, follow these tips and you’ll get the most out of your trip!

Are there Mayan ruins in Tulum?

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the ancient Mayan Ruins of Tulum are some of the earliest known archaeological treasures in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Located 100 miles (62 km) south of Playa del Carmen, at the end of the Riviera Maya, the Tulum Ruins is the only Mayan city built on the coast.

Is Chichen Itza Free?

Wondering how much it is to enter Chichen Itza? The entrance fee at Chichen Itza is: $539 Pesos per adult, Kids under 13 years are admitted free. The entrance fee to the site is divided into two amounts, one being the state (culture) and the second being the federal (INAH). The fees are paid at two separate windows.

Is the drive to Chichen Itza safe?

For the most part, it will be pretty safe to travel to Chichén Itzá, I would just take extra precaution if you are choosing to drive to this remote location, as some of the roads in Mexico can be quite treacherous and unpredictable, if you also don’t know the roads or area very well I would definitely reconsider …

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Ruth Doyle