{"id":75744,"date":"2023-12-28T21:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/chichen-itza\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:35:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:35:27","slug":"chichen-itza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/","title":{"rendered":"Chichen Itza: Mayan Ruins and Mexican Wonder of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza has an amazing history of over a thousand years. It is the second most visited archaeological site in Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n\n<p>Chichen Itza is located on Mexico&#8217;s Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, not far from Canc\u00fan, and that&#8217;s one of the reasons why millions of people visit these Mayan ruins every year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chichen-itza-nadvori.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54823\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#History_of_Chichen_Itza\" >History of Chichen Itza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Pyramid_of_Kukulkan_%E2%80%93_El_Castillo\" >Pyramid of Kukulkan &#8211; El Castillo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Temple_of_the_Warrior\" >Temple of the Warrior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Playground_at_Tlachtli\" >Playground at Tlachtli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Well_of_Sacrifice_%E2%80%93_Cenote_De_Los_Sacrificios\" >Well of Sacrifice &#8211; Cenote De Los Sacrificios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Observatory_%E2%80%93_El_Caracol\" >Observatory &#8211; El Caracol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Tzompantli_%E2%80%93_wall_of_skulls\" >Tzompantli &#8211; wall of skulls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Swimming_in_the_surrounding_Cenotes\" >Swimming in the surrounding Cenotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Tips_for_visiting_Chichen_Itza\" >Tips for visiting Chichen Itza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Excursions_to_Chichen_Itza\" >Excursions to Chichen Itza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Map_of_Chichen_Itza\" >Map of Chichen Itza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#How_to_get_to_Chichen_Itza\" >How to get to Chichen Itza<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#By_car\" >By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#By_bus\" >By bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Colectivos\" >Colectivos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Tips_and_tricks_for_travelling_in_the_Yucatan\" >Tips and tricks for travelling in the Yucat\u00e1n<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Where_to_get_tickets\" >Where to get tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Car_rental\" >Car rental<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Reservation_of_accommodation\" >Reservation of accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Dont_forget_about_insurance\" >Don&#8217;t forget about insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/#Recommended_Lonely_Planet_Yucatanguide\" >Recommended Lonely Planet Yucatanguide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Chichen_Itza\"><\/span><strong>History of Chichen Itza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Not much is known about the history of the town, but one thing is certain. When the first Spanish explorers arrived on the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula in the fifteenth century, the town of Chichen Itza had long been abandoned. Historians have come up with several theories as to why this was so. Chichen Itza is not the only city from which its inhabitants have disappeared. The entire Mayan civilization died in a similar fashion.<\/p>\n\n<p>One theory is that the Maya were simply too numerous and exhausted the available natural resources. There could also have been a catastrophe in the form of a major drought or epidemic.<\/p>\n\n<p>Moreover, the various city-states were in constant competition with each other &#8211; Mayan cities are full of scenes of wars and bloody battles. In any case, Chichen Itza is one of the best preserved cities left from the Mayan civilization.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pyramid_of_Kukulkan_%E2%80%93_El_Castillo\"><\/span><strong>Pyramid of Kukulkan &#8211; El Castillo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54818\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/el-castillo.jpg\" alt=\"Pyramid of El Castillo in the Mayan city of Chichen itza\" class=\"wp-image-54818\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pyramida El Castillo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The most famous and most photographed structure of the complex is the Pyramid of Kukulkan, which shows signs of highly sophisticated builders who used advanced mathematics. The pyramid is built on a square plan, 91 steps lead to the top and on the days of the equinox the setting sun casts a shadow that makes the snake statues on the pyramid seem to come to life. Their shadows crawl vertically down the pyramid, creating the illusion of snakes.<\/p>\n\n<p>One staircase leads from each side to the top and each staircase represents one side of the world. There are 365 steps on the pyramid, the same number of days on the Mayan solar calendar.<\/p>\n\n<p>Thanks to 3D scanning technology, archaeologists have discovered that there are two more pyramids inside. So the new rulers probably had a new pyramid built on top of the old one.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_of_the_Warrior\"><\/span><strong>Temple of the Warrior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54820\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chram-valecniku-chichen-itza.jpg\" alt=\"Columns of the Temple of the Warriors in Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54820\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Columns of the Temple of the Warriors in Chichen Itza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The Temple of the Warriors is a large building, of which only about 200 columns remain, which probably supported the roof, which was made of a different material. The temple is also known as the Hall of the Thousand Columns and was probably an area for religious gatherings or a marketplace.<\/p>\n\n<p>Along the staircase you will see statues holding bowls, which were probably used in religious rituals. The Mayans could fill them with tobacco, tortillas, or whatever was appropriate to sacrifice to the gods.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playground_at_Tlachtli\"><\/span><strong>Playground at Tlachtli<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54821\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tlachtli-chichen-itza.jpg\" alt=\"Playground Tlachtli Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54821\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tlachtli ball game pitch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>To the left of the main pyramid you will find the Mayan ball game field Tlachtli, which is the largest Mayan ball field found in the world so far.<\/p>\n\n<p>According to engravings and other fragments, it is believed that two teams played against each other and their task was to throw a rubber ball through a hoop placed high above their heads.<\/p>\n\n<p>This would be no big deal if they <strong>weren&#8217;t forbidden to use their hands and feet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The game itself is over 3,500 years old and has been played in various variations for many centuries. In the case of the Maya, it was a religious ritual where the captain or the entire team (it is not clear whether the winners or the losers) were sacrificed to the gods in a nearby natural well &#8211; the cenote &#8211; at the end of the game.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Well_of_Sacrifice_%E2%80%93_Cenote_De_Los_Sacrificios\"><\/span><strong>Well of Sacrifice &#8211; Cenote De Los Sacrificios<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54822\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/studna-obetovani-chichen-itza.jpg\" alt=\"Well of Sacrifice in Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54822\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Well of Sacrifice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Natural wells used to be the only available source of drinking water, and the Maya held them in sacred respect. Many historians believe that the city of Chichen Itza was built here because of the existence of the Well of Sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n<p>During long dry periods, the Maya would throw many objects into the well, including the remains of sacrificed Maya, to curry favor with the rain god Chac.<\/p>\n\n<p>While exploring the underground lake, divers discovered thousands of artifacts made of gold, copper and kidney stone, and of course a number of human skeletons showing signs of decapitation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Observatory_%E2%80%93_El_Caracol\"><\/span><strong>Observatory &#8211; El Caracol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54833\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/el-caracol-chichen-itza.jpg\" alt=\"El Caracol Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54833\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Caracol (Observatory) source: <a href=\"https:\/\/viajes.nationalgeographic.com.es\/a\/chichen-itza-corazon-imperio-maya_11202\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Another interesting building is the so-called. Observatory, whose roof is dome-shaped and not fully enclosed. It was probably used by Mayan astrologers for stargazing.<\/p>\n\n<p>But the Maya had no glass, so they did not own any telescopes and made all their discoveries with the naked eye.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tzompantli_%E2%80%93_wall_of_skulls\"><\/span><strong>Tzompantli &#8211; wall of skulls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>This platform, surrounded by skulls, was used to pile decapitated heads into large piles. The victims were enemies defeated in battle or prisoners sacrificed to the gods.<\/p>\n\n<p>The adjacent House of the Eagles building, which depicts eagles and jaguars clutching human hearts, has a similar motif.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swimming_in_the_surrounding_Cenotes\"><\/span><strong>Swimming in the surrounding Cenotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t swim directly in Chichen Itza, but you can go to one of the adjacent cenotes.<\/p>\n\n<p>The nearest is cenote <a href=\"https:\/\/cenotesmexico.org\/cenote-ik-kil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n  <strong>Ik Kil<\/strong>\n<\/a>, but count on a high number of tourists, because agencies often offer to visit Chichen Itza and Ik Kil together. We therefore recommend heading towards the city of Valladolid and trying one of the lesser known cenotes: <strong>Zaci<\/strong> or <strong>Dzitnup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_visiting_Chichen_Itza\"><\/span><strong>Tips for visiting Chichen Itza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The entrance fee will cost you about 600 CZK, please bring enough cash (only part of the price can be paid by card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive as soon as possible, buses full of tourists start arriving at 9:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip yourself with a good quality sunscreen, hat and water for the tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignore the trekking vendors, they offer overpriced souvenirs that you can buy in any major city for half the price, but if you forget your headgear, invest in a hat instead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every guidebook says something a little different, so take the information with a grain of salt, generally speaking, not much is really known about the Maya and the detailed descriptions of religious ceremonies are more of a fairy tale for tourists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The restaurants around the entrance are overpriced and not worth it, take a snack with you and go to the village of Piste or the town of Valladolid for lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t park along the road, park directly in the reserved parking lot in front of the entrance, it is guarded and you don&#8217;t have to worry about your rental car being scraped off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursions_to_Chichen_Itza\"><\/span><strong>Excursions to Chichen Itza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you prefer to go with a group and don&#8217;t want to worry about anything, we recommend going on a day trip with one of the local companies. They usually pick you up at the hotel<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gyg-iframe-container\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em\"><iframe style=\"border:0;height:100%;width:100%\" title=\"GetYourGuide activities widget\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame?widget=wp_activities&amp;currency=CSK&amp;locale_code=en-GB&amp;number_of_items=3&amp;partner_id=MKZ64IS&amp;q=chichen%20itza\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_of_Chichen_Itza\"><\/span><strong>Map of Chichen Itza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54720\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chichen-itza-mapa.jpg\" alt=\"map of Chichen Itza\" class=\"wp-image-54720\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">map of Chichen Itza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Chichen_Itza\"><\/span>How to get to Chichen Itza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_car\"><\/span>By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to rent a car, there are some tips on where to go to get one at the end of this article. Here are the distances to the nearest towns where you are likely to stay.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CANCUN &#8211;<\/strong> Chichen Itza is 197 km (two and a half hours) from Cancun by car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=75578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PLAYA DEL CARMEN<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Chichen Itza is 181 km (2 hours) from Playa del Carmen by car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MERIDA &#8211;<\/strong> Chichen Itza is 119 km (one and a half hours) from Merida by car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALLADOLID &#8211;<\/strong> Chichen Itza is 45 km (45 minutes) from Valladolid by car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_bus\"><\/span>By bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Mexican buses <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ado.com.mx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADO<\/a>\n<\/strong> will take you from Cancun in three hours and one trip will cost you 336 pesos (405 CZK). ADO also runs from Valladolid, the journey takes 50 minutes and you pay around 100 CZK one way.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colectivos\"><\/span>Colectivos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>A cheaper option are the Colectivos minibuses, which leave every ten minutes from Canc\u00fan and Valladolid. In most cases, you&#8217;ll pay about half the price of an ADO bus ticket.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_and_tricks_for_travelling_in_the_Yucatan\"><\/span>Tips and tricks for travelling in the Yucat\u00e1n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What to pack<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vybaveni-na-cesty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n  <strong>travel packing guide<\/strong>\n<\/a>to help you prepare. Choose the right travel backpack, check out the travel gadgets and don&#8217;t forget anything important at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_get_tickets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Where to get tickets<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search for cheap airline tickets at <strong>\n  <a title=\"Kiwi\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/kiwi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiwi<\/a>\n<\/strong>, they&#8217;re our favourite portal. Be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jak-na-letenky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>instructions<\/strong> <strong>how to get cheap airline tickets<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_rental\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Car rental<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We commonly use a grader <strong>\n  <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RentalCars.com<\/a>\n<\/strong>to help us choose a car provider. In Playa del Carmen try writing to the web <strong>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/everythingplayadelcarmen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">everythingplayadelcarmen.org<\/a>\n<\/strong>, Sergio will take care of you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservation_of_accommodation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Reservation of accommodation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\n  <a title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/strong> is our most popular hotel search engine. We always compare hotels with local apartments and rooms on Airbnb (<strong>\n  <a title=\"AirBNB\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/airbnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">725 CZK discount<\/a>\n<\/strong>). Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/levne-ubytovani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n  <strong>how we find cheap accommodation<\/strong>\n<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_about_insurance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget about insurance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong> is an absolute must. For shorter journeys, choose AXA (<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Axa travel insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/axa-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n  <strong>50% discount<\/strong>\n<\/a>) and for longer journeys the British insurer <strong>\n  <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"True Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/true-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">True Traveller<\/a>\n<\/strong>. Take a look at <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nejlepsi-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comparison of all insurance companies<\/a>\n<\/strong> and choose the one that suits you best.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Lonely_Planet_Yucatanguide\"><\/span>Recommended <a title=\"Lonely Planet Yucatan\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/lonely-planet-yucatan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonely Planet Yucatan<\/a><strong>guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza has an amazing history of over a thousand years. It is the second most visited archaeological site in Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. 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