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Where is Chichen Itza

If you are looking for information about Chichen Itza and where it is, its location and how to get to this wonderful destination from different parts of Mexico; as well as other curiosities about Chichen Itza, stay with us and let’s explore together this incredible destination.

Where Chichén Itzá is located

Chichén Itzá is located in Mexico; specifically, within the municipality of Tinum, in the eastern part of the state of Yucatán. On the road to Cancun, 120 km away from Merida. If you are interested as a tourist destination, you should consider that Chichen Itza is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world; so you should take this detail into account when you decide to visit it.

How to get to Chichen Itza

In our previous article we told you a little bit about the history of Chichen Itza, in this article we will talk about how to get there and of course in another article that you can see here we will talk about the costs of Chichen Itza. So let’s start now,

From Cancun

To get to Chichen Itza from Cancun, there are 3 different ways to do it; by bus, with different alternatives of companies, by car and by plane; either way, the transfer is really fantastic.

The ideal way to travel to Chichen Itza by bus, is to book a guided tour; this way tourists will not have to worry about organizing transportation. The main benefit is that the tour companies pick people up at the hotel where they are staying, or at a nearby point, and offer an explanatory talk with many details about their destination.

If you are traveling with friends or family, the best option is a private transfer service to Chichen Itza; since they could define a personalized trip itinerary and it is much more economical. An important detail to travel to Chichen Itza, is to leave in the early hours of the morning so you can arrive at dawn, to better enjoy the place.

To go to Chichen Itza by car from Cancun, you should leave very early in the morning, to arrive a little before 8 hours. The fast route, takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to get there by highway; the round trip will cost about 620 MXN, in cash. And the highway 180 is free, but it takes 3 hours from Cancun.

Finally, you can travel to Chichen Itza in an exclusive way and although it is a more expensive experience, it is totally unique. You can book a flight from Cancun airport to the archaeological site. It includes the transfer from your hotel to the airport and a scenic flight of 45 minutes over the Mayan ruins.

From Playa del Carmen

In order to go to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen, the ADO company is available, which has buses that leave at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:30 in the morning and return at 16:30. The trip takes approximately 3 hours and a half. The most advisable, if you intend to return the same day, is to pay in advance for the round trip.

In case you wish to go to Chichen Itza by car or cab, you should take into account that the trip can take approximately 2 hours; since the distance between Chichen Itza and Playa del Carmen is 184 km.

From Tulum

The transfer from the bus station to go from Tulum to Chichen Itza, could cost approximately 200 MXN. Normally the bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. and the trip can last 3 full hours; therefore, the arrival time would be around 12:00 p.m., after having traveled about 153 km of distance.

From Merida, Yucatan

The main options to go from Mérida to Chichén Itzá are: ADO buses, shared transport service, private transfer, by own car and by plane. The time it may take to get to the same destination varies among them; however, they cover the same 119 km.

The duration of the trip in the ADO Bus is 1 hour and 45 minutes; it is the most economical option to travel and one of the best, because the ADO buses have air conditioning, reclining seats and TV. They also have three departure times: 07:15, 10:30 and 10:50 in the morning.

The shared shuttle service is offered by many travel agencies and some tour operators in Mérida; these transfers are done daily in a shared van to go directly from Mérida to Chichén Itzá. You may be able to make a reservation for this service at the front desk of the hotel where you are staying.

The private transfer and driving by car takes the same travel time: 1 hour and 40 minutes; only, if you want comfort and do not want to drive, you can request the service to Valladolid, which is the most recommended option.

It is clear that traveling from Merida to Chichen Itza by plane is much faster and more comfortable; since it could only take between 6 and 10 minutes, in a straight line distance of approximately 111 km.

Conclusion

Now you know what your transfer options are to get to Chichen Itza from Cancun, from Playa del Carmen, from Tulum or from Merida city. So then, are you ready to visit this emblematic place?

How much is the entrance fee to Chichén Itzá?

You can embark on a splendid journey full of adventure and culture knowing how much the entrance fee to Chichén Itzá costs. This incredible destination invites you to enter into an unparalleled experience inside this ancient city, which in ancient times was the center of the Mayan Empire.

Stay with us and discover all the information you need to visit one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.

Chichen Itza day entrance fee

According to the official website of Chichen Itza, the entrance fee is 533 MXN for foreign adults and 80 MXN for children from 3 to 12 years old; for Mexican citizens with verifiable nationality, they will pay only 237 MXN and locals will only pay 80 MXN.

On Sundays, admission for Mexican citizens and foreigners with verifiable residence in Mexico is free of charge. The rest of the days of the week, tickets can be purchased on the official website of Chichén Itzá via internet or on site.

The schedules to visit, know and explore Chichén Itzá are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every day of the week. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the capacity is only 3,000 visitors per day; divided into groups of 25 people, with the last entrance at 4:00 pm.

Entrance to Chichén Itzá by night

Although visiting Chichén Itzá during the day is very exciting and fascinating; at night, it can also be a totally magical moment, along with a show full of lights and sound that fills the Pyramid of Kukulcán with wonderful colorful images.

Tickets for this stupendous show can be obtained at the entrance starting at 3:00 in the afternoon; since the show begins at 7:00 at night and costs approximately 600 MXN from Monday to Saturday and 260 MXN on Sundays.

Visitors or tourists; should take into account that, in case of going to the site by car; the indicated price must be paid at the place corresponding to the parking lot that is located a short distance from the entrance.

All of the above is taking into account only the entrance fee. This means that you have to consider the cost of transportation there and back, and even the cost of food, drinks, guide (It is optional) and finally, access to the cenotes that are very, very beautiful.

In another post, we will tell you about the best tour companies that offer the package tours to Chichen ittza, as well as what they include and their costs. However, if you need a private transfer service to Chichen Itza: We can help you.

Chichen Itza History

Known as one of the main archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula; the history of Chichen Itza dates back several centuries, incredible mysteries and a lot of culture, learn with us a little more about it.

Chichen Itza’s History

According to chronicles, it is estimated that Chichén Itzá was founded during the small eastern descent of the Chanes from Bacalar, around 250 A.D. approximately.

After the Chanes established themselves and formed their government in Chichén Itzá, they continued their journey through the Yucatán peninsula, founding other important cities such as: Ek Balam, Motul, Izmal and T’hó, and which today we know as Mérida, Yucatán and Champotón.

Towards the end of the Late Classic period and during the first years of the Postclassic period; between 900 A.D. and 1500 A.D., Chichén Itzá became one of the most important political centers in the lands of the Mayab; and the main source of power within the Yucatán peninsula.

Evolution of Chichén Itzá

Yucatan was the main seat of the League of Mayapan, which was the union of the priestly houses of the entire Yucatan peninsula, among which was the powerful Chichen Itza, along with Uxmal and Mayapan. It is worth mentioning that when Chichén Itzá was founded by the Mayas coming from the east, they were looking for peace and development for all their people, thus settling in the Mayab. But 1,000 years later, the entire region became a place of combat and offensives.

In the year 1194 A.D., one of the greatest acts of violence of the place was born; which took place after the declaration of war between the caciques, motivated by a strong disagreement. This brought as a consequence the rupture with the Itzáe, who had to flee and take refuge in the old Petén, where they originally came from; because they lost the conflict.

Before the overthrow, impressive constructions had already been formed in the place; the merchants, warriors and priests who governed the place, introduced the people to the worship of the god Kukulçán. However, these constructions were nothing more than slopes, vertical walls and some representations of the bird-serpent god.

During the decadence, the main foundation in Maya culture was militarism; this can be seen in the monument called Platform of the Skulls, which can still be seen today. Although the name of this monument already tells us a lot; its history tells that, in this place, the warriors exhibited the skulls of the enemies annihilated in battle, which were later nailed to stakes.

Chichén Itzá managed to preserve its fame as a sacred place during the conquest; for this reason, Mayan pilgrims still went to the ancient capital of the Itzáes to perform rituals in the Sacred Cenote, in the main castle and in the Ossuary.

Importance of Chichén Itzá

According to the history of Chichén Itzá, this place had obtained great importance thanks to its impressive dimensions; also, because in spite of the centuries that had passed, the objects in its interior were still very well preserved.

Its importance was so great that Francisco de Montejo proposed to establish in this place the capital of the province of Yucatan; of course, it goes without saying that the idea did not bear any fruit.

In Chichén Itzá, the sacred cenote is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Mayan culture. This incredible cenote is located in the open air, with 60 meters in diameter and vertical walls; at least 15 meters high up to the water surface and 13 meters deep.

Human sacrifices at Chichén Itzá

Initially, the idea was created that the sacrifices in the sacred cenote were of maidens; however, it was recently revealed that these human sacrifices were actually mostly of children. These children, between 8 and 12 years of age, were adorned as the image of the twin gods and were eventually sacrificed in ceremonies tied to the Maya myth of creation.

First explorations at Chichén Itzá

After the history of Chichén Itzá developed, the first visits by Europeans began in the 16th century; the first to arrive were the Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo and the Franciscan Diego de Landa.

Since then, many people have come to visit Chichén Itzá, discover artifacts and conduct explorations; such was the case of John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood in 1840. In 1894, it was Edward Herbert Thompson who acquired the Hacienda de Chichén Itzá to conduct studies in the area, allowing many more people to explore it.

Conclusion

Chichen itza is one of the mystical places you have to visit on your vacation to the Riviera Maya, so schedule between your days of visit, this incredible and fantastic place. Still don’t know how to get there? Don’t worry and book your transfer to Chichen itza right now.

Tulum Mexico

Tulum is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Quintana Roo. It is located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, 42 km south of Coba via highway 307.

Tulum was strategically built on a cliff over viewing the Caribbean Sea. Tulum is surrounded by a huge stone wall, Its height is irregular since it follows the contours of the land and it is rectangular shaped with only three sides; that which faces the sea was naturally protected.

Without a doubt, the wall had a defensive purpose although it also served to establish the limits of the “sacred” area. It has five doorways or entrances: one facing west, two to the north and two more to the south. From the inside, one can climb the wall by using the stairs specially built for this purpose.

Tulum Mexico

This city was also known as Zama (dawn) because of being in one of the places were dawn first breaks in our country.

The community was a commercial port with a privileged location; it was an active redistribution center for local and foreign products, some of which come from places as for away as Central America, the Pacific and Gulf coasts, and Central Mexico by sea, river and land routes.

Everyday life was intertwined with politics, magical religious rituals the arts, and astronomical observations, especially pertaning to the planet Venus -the morning and evening star-, the repetitive of Kukulkan -Quetzalcoatl–

Its rampart allowed it to control internal activities and, what’s more. to protect its residents; it marked the difference between the elite class and the common people, who lived outside the great wall.

Tulum was contemporary to Chichen Itza and Mayapan, and when the latter two states fell, it consolidated its position, paving the way for greatest period of expansion. Its decline began at the time Hispanic navigators arrived on its shores and islands from the on, a certain cultural cohesion was attained that has prevailed until the present time.

A secure sanctuary and trading port

The Mayas participated in the commercial circuit that extended from Central Mexico to Honduras, navigating along the coastlines, boys, coves, and inlets, as well as rivers, lakes, and estuaries.

Since their boats (canoes) couldn’t resist the turbulence on the open sea, they made sure to hug the coastline or to travel in shallow water as a means of protection.

On this trading circuit, Tulum was and important coastal port that linked land and sea trade.

Templo de las Pinturas

This building conserves most of the decorative elements of Tulum. It has two levels, of which the lower level is comprised of two temples, one within the other, were the decoration is concentrated.

The facade of the inner temple is decorated with mural paintings, while that of the outer temple boasts stucco figures in bas-relief, including mask in the corners, sculptures in three niches in the facade – the central one is a representation of the descending god – and human figures intertwined in the upper level is very simple as its decoration consists of red-colored hand prints

An architectonic and pictorial aesthetics of its own, influenced by Chichen Itza and Mayapan, The features of Tulum’s architecture are similar to those of Chichen Itza and Mayapan, with the incorporation of certain regional elements that characterize the East Coast style. The structures are small and show little complexity, height, or quality.

The walls are covered with stucco and on the facades there were modeled sculptures, as well as brightly colored paintings with a colorful finish and strong contrasts.

Religious life

Religious life and a pilgrimage to the sanctuary, a cultural expression associated with economics, politics, and nature. Mayan gods were present in one or more elements of nature. Some were manifest in the stars or in atmospheric phenomena like rain; others in plants like the ceiba (cotton silk tree) and animals like the jaguar. Each season of the year and each daily activity, such as the harvest, were marked by a ritual dedicated to a deity, aimed at making sure human labor would be rewarded with optimum results.

Planet Venus

Tulum was a city dedicated to the planet Venus, a deity with a dual nature; that of the morning and the evening star. The descending god symbolized by the setting Sun is closely to Venus, and so it can sold that the evening star was worshipped at Tulum; thus, the image of this deity is found on the facade of some of the buildings, and its, accesses are oriented to face the point where this planet sets. Another important deity was Ek Chuah, the god of trade, to whom tribute was paid in the course of commercial interchanges

Platforms with stairways are quite common in Tulum. The most important people of the zone built their houses of perishable materials on them.

Most of the constructions in Tulum are organized along what are called “streets”, with buildings grouped on the sides, especially residential platforms, upon which wood and thatch roofed houses were built, which have not survived due to the fragility of the materials.

The main constructions found in Tulum are:

El Castillo (the castle), a temple with two columns portraying serpents
A niche, where the Descending God is located
The Temple of Paintings, containing frescos with sacred colors

Conclusion

Tulum has to be one of those mystical places in the Riviera Maya that you have to visit. Tulum is a wonderful place that you can’t leave out of your agenda, enjoy its ruins, its beaches, its sculptures, its unique atmosphere and don’t forget that if you don’t know how to get there, the best way to do it is through a private transfer to Tulum. See you in other posts.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a beautiful beach in the Riviera Maya (160 km corridor from Cancun to Tulum), situated in the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. Playa (easy call to Playa del Carmen) its only 68 km from Cancun via highway 307 and is one of the many natural wonders the State of Quintana Roo has to offer in Mexico.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is only 45 minutes from Cancun’s international airport, where you can take a cab, a private shuttle to Playa del Carmen or a bus to Playa. There is also a small airport in Playa that has service mainly to Cozumel and some ruins, such as Chichen Itza and Palenque.

There’s also an international airport in Cozumel island, from which it’s easy to get to Playa del Carmen; grab a taxi to the dock, el muelle, and catch the ferry to Playa that leaves every hour, except at 11 am and 1 pm.

Playa del Carmen is a little Caribbean beach town has grown tremendously in popularity during the last decade. There’s a good reason for that – Playa is a fantastic place to spend your vacation, hang out, or live. The town has grown along the beach, so wherever you go, you will feel the closeness to the ocean.

Playa del Carmen mexico — fuente: Tripadvisor

There are some popular beaches at Playa del Carmen like Coco Beach, where you will find a couple of restaurants and dive shops. Chunzubul reef just outside Coco Beach is a good place to snorkel. It also provides a protected natural port for Playa’s dive boats. North of Coco Beach, the beach gets emptier and emptier as you keep going north. Here’s a good place to be on your own.

South of the dock is an area called Playacar. This planned development is where all the big, all-inclusive resorts are located. You’ll also find the golf course, some private homes and condos, the aviary, and some interesting Mayan ruins.

In Playa del Carmen you can find , restaurants, bars, beach clubs, shops, grocery stores, car rental, as well as bus station, post office, police and most banks.

Playa del Carmen has a sub-tropical climate, which means it’s almost always warm. Or hot. The annual average temperature is about 27C or 80F. Temperature is not the only consideration when in a tropical climate. All year around the humidity level is very high, often around 90 per cent. Weather here is pretty reliable, but there can be exceptions, as always the case when it comes to weather. Regardless of what time of year you get here, you will have great beach days and the ocean is always warm enough to swim in.

Many visitors of Playa del Carmen fall in love with this exotic paradise. Most travelers from around the world go for short term stays to bask in the sun. A growing trend is that vacationers that have been coming to this beach front heaven for years.

Playa del Carmen attracts people from the States, Europe and South America, all with different beach cultures. So, whatever your preference, you’ll be comfortable on the playa of Playa. There are topless women here and there, but not everywhere. Basically you can say that the further north from the ferry dock you get, the less clothing you’ll see. But you don’t have to take anything off unless you want to. Whatever way you go, do it with respect. On Saturdays and Sundays there are more Mexicans on the beach, which calls for more coverage. As you leave the beach and get on to 5th Avenue, it’s advisable to cover up somewhat. You are, after all, visitors in a different culture.

Loltun Caves

Loltun cave is located 110 km from Merida via federal highway 31 in the State of Yucatan, Mexico.

Loltun Caverns are one of the biggest known from the huge cave system that covers a great territory in southern Yucatan. They have been arranged for a safe tour, approximately a 500mts of illuminated paths, in which we can admire huge and excellent chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and interesting petro glyphs and rupestrian paintings.

Loltun Caves

At Loltun, the visitor can learn the natural and cultural history of the Northern Maya Lowlands within a 10,000 years period, from the late Pleistocene to Contemporary times. In one of its cavities, locally known as “Huechil” (from the Maya “Huech”: armadillo), archaeological excavations were carried out, and in one of its lowest levels, extinct animal remains were found: mammoth, bison, feline and other animal bones, indicating a colder climate period with a different environment to that of the present. Man made stone tools appeared in a superior level, probably produced by th first Peninsula’s inhabitants.

Other material remains have been found in this and other parts of the grout including pottery, marine shells, stone artifacts, bas-relief carvings, petro glyphs and mural paintings, corresponding to the distinct development stages of the Maya Culture. From the Formative period (600 B.C. – 150 A.D.) stands out the bas-relief carving known as “The Loltun Warrior”, located in Nahkab (beehive) entrance, presenting inherited traits from ancient Olmecs.

From Classic (150 – 900 A.D.) and Post classic (900 A.D. to 16th century) can be observed cultural features such as mural paintings representing hands, faces, animals, geometric motifs and inscriptions; “haltunes” or artificial containers carved in the rock for gathering natural dripping water (suhuy-ha); as well as many petro glyphs, standing out those with flower motifs, which gave the name to the cavern.

There are also 19th century barricades constructed by rebel Mayas who sheltered in this and other southern Yucatan caves during the so called “War of Castes”.

Visitors can also admire many natural lime stone formations with capricious and suggestive forms that popular imagination have baptized them with peculiar names such as “Cathedral”,
“Grand Canyon Gallery”, “Ear of Corn”, Stalactite Rooms”, and so on.

It’s important to notice the “musical” columns, formed by the union of stalactites and stalagmites, that produce sounds with different tones when they are knocked; or a magnificent gallery with its collapsed ceiling, with descending tree roots and sun rays.

How to get to the Loltun Caves?

The Loltun Caves are located in the city of Merida Yucatan and are not part of the Riviera Maya. Therefore, if you are on vacation in Cancun, you will have to book a private transfer to go to Merida city or through the ADO buses. Once in the city of Merida, you can buy a tour to get to know this magnificent place in Mexico.

Visit Celestún

Celestun is located 96 kms southwest of Merida State of Yucatan, Mexico. Its a typical fishing village considered an ecotourism paradise, famous for its ria, beautiful flamingo colonies, freshwater springs and beaches.

Discover Celestun

The exceptional landscape of the Celestun Estuary, located on the West Coast of Yucatan, is part of the World patrimony of the Biosphere Reserve by the same name, in 1979, this 21 km, long region that covers a surface of 59,139 hectares has been officially declared fauna shelter.

Among Celestun main attractions that can be visited by boat tours, we find the Baldiosera spring where you can swim or scuba dive, the Cambay spring a beautiful fresh water pool and the quiet Flamingoes Lagoon, known as “The Drum”. Celestun Mexico.

To the east, in the direction of the “Sand Island”, final destination of our tour there is the “Real de Salinas” Ranch, an old salt plant, the extraordinary “Tampeten” petrified forest and Punta Ninum, rich in clams and baby shrimps.

The banks of the coastal lagoon harbor fauna and flora of exceptional beauty: ducks coming from Canada in the months of December and March, a large variety of fish, pelicans, herons, albatross and other aquatic birds living in an ecosystem of low deciduous forest and tropical undergrowth.

This region boasts 234 mammal species, among which the ocelot, the jaguar and the spider monkey, considered endangered species, as well as three species of sea turtle (green, carey and caguama) and two of crocodile.

The Caribbean Flamingoes, also called Pink Flamingoes, that live in the Estuary, represent the main attraction of the region and form the only flamingo settlement known in North America. From the boat tour, leaving at convenient times from the dock in front of the Culture Building, you will be able to observe the flamingoes in their natural ecosystem. After the tour you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many seafood restaurants along the beach of Celestun.

What to do in Celestun?

As you can see, this place is a natural landscape and has several activities to do, among which we mention the following:

Visit the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve.
Take a boat tour
Admire the flamingos and other species of the region.
Nature and landscape photography
Visit the Baldiosera Spring
Visit the Cambay spring
Visit the Flamingo Lagoon

How to get to Celestun?

Celestun is located in a coastal area of Merida, therefore: If you want to visit this place you can book a private transfer in Cancun or through the ADO transfer, to get to the city of Merida and from here, take a bus, tour or other transfer service to know Celestun.

Chichen Itza and the Sacred Cenote

Chichen Itza is one of the largest ancient spiritual cities of the Maya culture, on the Caribbean side of southern Mexico. In the middle of the jungly Yucatan Peninsula, is an outstanding and well preserved feat of ancient Maya architecture, earning a slot on the 7 modern Wonders of the World list, which is well understood once you witness it.

Chichen Itza means “At the mouth of the well of the Itza.” Chi’, translates to “mouth” and ch’en means “well.” Itzá is the name of an ethnic-lineage group which politically and economically controlled much of the area. Itza, was later renamed by the Spaniards as witches or sorcerers.

Chichen Itza and the Sacred Cenote

The grounds of the city expand 1.9 miles containing giant temples, archaic observatories, primitive sporting arenas, market places, and stages for human sacrifices. Indigenous tribes would travel thousands of miles ranging as far north as Arizona to and far south as Columbia, walking through long deserts, thick jungle, and vast mountain ranges just to witness the temples of Chichen Itza.

This was the epicenter for a wide range of indigenous tribes to exchange goods, stories, and have spiritual encounters of epic proportion.

The center of the city is a giant temple, which the Spaniards named El Castillo that was built as a physical representation of the Maya calendar and a passage for gods to come down from the heavens. It has 4 sides to the pyramid each with 90 steps and an extra 5 larger steps at the top, representing the days and months of the year.

Here tribes would practice spiritual rituals, walk up and down the steps with large heavy head dresses and jewelry and perform human sacrifices for the gods. Sculpted on the sides are the heads of Kukulcan, the feathered serpent that is the god of fertility, who descends from the heavens every year on the vernal equinox to collect sacrifices.

To this day Chichen Itza is a gathering space for thousands of people to join together from all over the world and witness the descent of Kukulcan.

On the grounds there is also a sacred cenote also referred to as the Well of Sacrifice, where they would throw relinquished bodies into the waters covered with head dresses and jewellery, weighing them down and thwarting them from swimming or floating.

Private excavations in the early 20th century found a plethora of artifacts that would have perished if not preserved by the waters in the cenote.

This includes wooden objects, weapons, sculptures, pottery, bone, shells, tools, textiles made of jade, copper, and gold. These last artifacts are evidence that Chichen Itza was a cultural and economic epicenter for the time, for none of these artifacts originate in the Yucatan area.

Another corner of the city holds one of the largest preserved Ball Courts, where the indigenous would play their sports, Lining the walls of the court are chiseled in images of the adroit athletic elite, ornamented in decorative outfits, and holding the heads of their opponents. The game is played with a rubber ball which must be shot threw a turned sideways hoop with ones hips.

These games are believed to not be for the common people, the players audience was for the king and their gods. The stakes are high, for one of the teams captains must be sacrificed once a winner is determined. It is still unknown whether the losing team or the winning team sacrifices their captain to the gods, being a badge of honor or defeat.

They are walked over to a platform titled Tzompantli, or Skull Platform because there are hundreds of skulls chiseled into the sides of the platform. It is here sacrificial rituals would take place.

The Great Ball Court

On the opposite side of the city is a giant observatory where the Mayas would study the patterns and movements of the sun, stars and moon. Like, El Castillo, Osero is shaped like a pyramid with stairs ascending with a temple on the crown, however at the center there is an opening which leads to a cave 36 feet deep. Skeletons decorated with jewelry were found when the site was excavated in the turn of the 20th century.

Needless to say, this ancient man made city is of epic proportion, not only in size but in tale. There is a special energy that runs through the city which is something one has to experience for themselves. Chichen Itza has definitely earned being on the list of the 7 Modern Wonders of the World.

Vegetarian restaurants Tulum

For vegetarians and vegans, Tulum is the perfect holiday destination! You will find a lot of vegetarian restaurants in Tulum with very creative, healthy and tasty dishes. Even people who normally are not really into vegan or vegetarian food can enjoy the delicious options available. Find out here where to go and what to eat!

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Vegetarian Restaurants in Tulum

Co.Con Amor Tulum

Co.conAmor is small restaurant with relaxed vibe, great music, right in a small cosy garden. Even if you are not a vegetarian, you will still love the food here!

The food here is so organic, fresh and very eco-conscious! You have plenty of choice in great smoothies, juices and salads. Also you will find local dishes with ingredients from the area and you can get one of the best vegan burgers right at this cosy little place with a very creative organic menu and friendly staff! They are incredibly high rated and a visit is sure worth it.

Opening hours: Mon- Sun, 10:00-19:00
Location: Av. Coba Sur, In Front of Chedraui Supermarket, Tulum77780, Mexico

El Gourmet

Vegetarian or not, you will definitely be satisfied here! The paninis in this restaurant are really delicious as well as the salads. Love coffee? There is a variety of great coffee here as well for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up!

Location: Av. Tulum esquina Centauro Sur, Tulum 77780, Mexico

Pan Comido

This is one of the best places to go in Tulum for a healthy breakfast and great coffee, if it’s not the best! At Pan Comido you will find a lot of amazing homemade French bread, salads, sandwiches, pastries, juices and coffee.

All of this in a trendy setting with a good vibe, temperature, and friendly staff! Also for non-vegetarians there are some great options of dishes with meat or fish.

Opening hours: 8am – 3pm. Closed on sundays
Location: Avenida Satelite, In front of Scotia Bank, Tulum 77780,Mexico

Barino Tulum Juices & co

Fresh juices, quinoa salad and dangerously good cakes! This is a vegetarian restaurant Tulum that can be considered a hidden treasure! You can come here for breakfast, but also for lunch or dinner for a vegetarian burger or veggie tacos. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere relaxed.. what else do you need?

Opening hours: opened daily 7:30am – 11pm
Location: Carretera Boca Paila / Tulum Km 8,5 | Carretera Boca Paila, Tulum 77780, Mexico

Roraima Tulum

Are you a burger lover? Then this will be the place to be for you! They say they have the best veggie burgers in town here! A burger with a mixture of grilled veggies and goats cheese on a homemade oregano bun… sounds like a perfect combination right? Any friends with you who still prefer a burger with meat? Don’t worry, that you will find here as well!

Opening hours: Mon- Sat, 13:00- Midnight, Sun, 15:00- Midnight
Location: Calle Jupiter Sur, Local # 3, Tulum 77780, Mexico

La Hoja Verde

Another great place for breakfast for vegans and vegetarians! ‘Vegan omelettes’, smoothies, salads… all in a great atmosphere. This is not only a place for breakfast, it is also a great place for lunch or dinner!

Opening hour: Closed on Mondays
Location: Beta Sur Esquina Av. Tulum, Tulum Centro, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo | In Front of My Little Buenos Aires, Tulum 77780, Mexico (Formerly Hungry Veggie)

El Vegetariano

El vegetariano you will find on the main road in Tulum town. You should have a stop here for the vegetarian sandwiches! The dishes are very creative and the atmosphere is simple, but very nice! They say the brownies here are the best, so let’s give it a try!

Opening hours: Mon- Sun, 10:00-22:00
Location: Avenida Tulum, Tulum, Mexico

If you know of any new options which would belong in our Vegetarian restaurants Tulum town, let us know!

Restaurare

They say Restaurare has the best vegan food of all Tulum beach! Imagine yourself in a jungle setting. Lots of trees around you, small tables and an amazing vegan menu.

Vegan mushroom ceviche, curry dishes, vegan tacos… All prepared in creative way with amazing combination of flavours. This is a vegan restaurant, but even guests who are not vegan will love it!

Opening hours: 1pm – 9pm. Closed on mondays
Location: Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 6, Tulum 77789,Mexico

Conclusion

As you can see in Tulum, you will find excellent places to eat very tasty vegetarian dishes and if you still don’t know what you can do in this beautiful city, we invite you to know some things nearby by clicking here and here.

Day of the Dead in the Riviera Maya

The Day of the Dead festival is the best window into Mexico’s most spectacular traditions. In the Riviera Maya, during the first days of November, the aromas and colors of ceremonial dishes emerge from the darkness of the jungle into the cool autumn mornings.

From before dawn, in the small millenary towns, the marchers: sellers of achiote, fresh masa, banana leaves and spices, walk the streets and enter the patios where the bustle of casseroles, molcajetes and comales is at its peak. By midday, the tables and altars display tamales, sweets and breads prepared with the love that still inspires the loved ones who are no longer with us… but who return, just for a few moments, to spend time with their families.

All the mysticism of the festivities of the Day of the Dead, in the Riviera Maya is mixed with a spectacular climate of sunny, warm noons and cool evenings. The temperature of the sea and the wind seem to agree to please the skin. As if that were not enough, the Riviera Maya offers two unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the great Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead:

Altournative’s Hanal Pixan offers a tour of a Riviera Maya jungle community where traditional rites have been kept intact. With them you will have the opportunity to experience the sounds, flavors and colors of this spectacular night.
Xcaret’s Life and Death Festival creates for its visitors a show of mind-blowing dimensions in which the different ways in which Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead converge. This great staging brings together hundreds of artists of all disciplines: dance, theater, visuals, lighting, singing, gastronomy… A whole waste of beauty and perfection.

Don’t think twice, from October 30 to November 2, come to the Riviera Maya and walk with joy between life and death in a way that is only possible in Mexico.

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Where Chichén Itzá is located

How to get to Chichen Itza

From Cancun

From Playa del Carmen

From Tulum

From Merida, Yucatan

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Chichen Itza day entrance fee

Entrance to Chichén Itzá by night

Chichen Itza’s History

Evolution of Chichén Itzá

Importance of Chichén Itzá

Human sacrifices at Chichén Itzá

First explorations at Chichén Itzá

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Tulum Mexico

A secure sanctuary and trading port

Templo de las Pinturas

Religious life

Planet Venus

The main constructions found in Tulum are:

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Playa del Carmen

Loltun Caves

How to get to the Loltun Caves?

Discover Celestun

What to do in Celestun?

How to get to Celestun?

Chichen Itza and the Sacred Cenote

The Great Ball Court

Vegetarian Restaurants in Tulum

Co.Con Amor Tulum

El Gourmet

Pan Comido

Barino Tulum Juices & co

Roraima Tulum

La Hoja Verde

El Vegetariano

Restaurare

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