Chichén Itzá & Xcajum Cenote Day Trip from Mérida

A perfect experience, well organized, I recommend it

Anonimo

On this guided day trip to Chichén Itzá, you'll visit El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and El Caracol observatory as you explore one of the most important Maya cities. Plus, you'll swim in the Xcajum Cenote.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Buffet–style lunch
Admission to the cenote
Life jackets in the cenote

Not included

Drinks
Chichén Itzá tax: 741MXN for non–national adults, 342MXN for Mexican adults, and 133MXN for non–national children aged 3–11
45MXN fee to use mobile devices in Chichén Itzá

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 16 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 1,353 Travelers·83 reviews

August 31, 2026
Anonimo
Italy
A perfect experience, well organized, I recommend it
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July 17, 2026
Jaime
Culiacán, Mexico
Going to Chichen Itza first was a great idea, even though we left very early. It was worth it because the place was peaceful, which you can't find lat...
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December 14, 2025
Rogelio Ramon Morales Morales
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Great! We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Our guide was excellent, very attentive, and explained everything very well.
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November 6, 2025
Alma Cecilia Valdivia Hernandez
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Excellent, very nice treatment and kindness from our guides Fredy and the driver Saúl
With friends
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November 5, 2025
Maria Isabel Cuevas Rodriguez
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Everything was great! The explanations were very clear! Many thanks to our guide Carlos for his patience and excellent work; we left with a very posit...
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January 10, 2025
Eduardo
Ciudad De México, Mexico
I found it to be a complete activity in its field. Zeuz was a very kind, helpful and committed person with the group. Our operator Alfredo handled it ...
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November 28, 2024
Bayron David Tecxis Martinez
Cdmx, Mexico
The logistics and treatment by Freddy and Carlos were excellent. The best thing was being able to enjoy the destinations without all the crowds. The b...
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January 13, 2024
Anónimo
Cdmx, Mexico
Miguel has been a good guide and the destination is very worth it, I especially loved the ChiChizan cenote. The only negative thing is that the group ...
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November 4, 2023
Berenice
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Zeus the best guide in all of Yucatan. Always very attentive and friendly throughout the trip, he took us to Chichen Itza where we met the guide Rodri...
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August 17, 2023
Alba
Spain
Activity very well organized. Very punctual with the van, we were a small group and we quickly got along very well with each other. In Chichen Itza we...
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Day Trip Details

After picking you up at the designated time at Paseo 60, in the center of Mérida, we'll set off to the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, located 1 hour and 40 minutes from the city.

Once we arrive at Chichén Itzá, we'll gon on a guided tour of 1 hour of the archaeological site. We'll admire the stunning pyramid dedicated to the God Kukulkán, which the Spanish conquerors called El Castillo (The Castle). Along with your professional guide, we'll discover the secrets of the temple that dominated the religious life of Chichén Itzá.

We'll also explore the Temple of the Warriors: a pyramid surrounded by rows of columns, known as "the thousand columns," bearing war scenes cut into the rock. We'll also admire other important buildings, such as El Osario, a pyramid with a cave inside, or the El Caracol observatory, a rounded structure that's a testament to the advanced astronomical knowledge that the Mayans came to possess. Then, you'll have 1 hour of free time to walk around the site at your own pace and take pictures.

Afterward, we'll head to the Xcajum Cenote, where you'll spend 2 hours. Here, you'll have time to cool off in its crystal-clear waters, so we recommend you bring a bathing suit and a towel. Next, you'll enjoy a buffet-style lunch including typical food from the region, like roast chicken or pork, rice, beans, and handmade tortillas.

Finally, we'll head back to Mérida and say our goodbyes at the starting point 9 to 10 hours later.

8.8

Excellent 1,353 Travelers·83 reviews

August 31, 2026
Anonimo
Italy
A perfect experience, well organized, I recommend it
Traveling solo
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July 17, 2026
Jaime
Culiacán, Mexico
Going to Chichen Itza first was a great idea, even though we left very early. It was worth it because the place was peaceful, which you can't find lat...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
December 14, 2025
Rogelio Ramon Morales Morales
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Great! We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Our guide was excellent, very attentive, and explained everything very well.
Is this useful?
November 6, 2025
Alma Cecilia Valdivia Hernandez
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Excellent, very nice treatment and kindness from our guides Fredy and the driver Saúl
With friends
Is this useful?
November 5, 2025
Maria Isabel Cuevas Rodriguez
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Everything was great! The explanations were very clear! Many thanks to our guide Carlos for his patience and excellent work; we left with a very posit...
Is this useful?
January 10, 2025
Eduardo
Ciudad De México, Mexico
I found it to be a complete activity in its field. Zeuz was a very kind, helpful and committed person with the group. Our operator Alfredo handled it ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 28, 2024
Bayron David Tecxis Martinez
Cdmx, Mexico
The logistics and treatment by Freddy and Carlos were excellent. The best thing was being able to enjoy the destinations without all the crowds. The b...
Is this useful?
January 13, 2024
Anónimo
Cdmx, Mexico
Miguel has been a good guide and the destination is very worth it, I especially loved the ChiChizan cenote. The only negative thing is that the group ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 4, 2023
Berenice
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Zeus the best guide in all of Yucatan. Always very attentive and friendly throughout the trip, he took us to Chichen Itza where we met the guide Rodri...
Is this useful?
August 17, 2023
Alba
Spain
Activity very well organized. Very punctual with the van, we were a small group and we quickly got along very well with each other. In Chichen Itza we...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Day Trip Details

After picking you up at the designated time at Paseo 60, in the center of Mérida, we'll set off to the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, located 1 hour and 40 minutes from the city.

Finally, we'll head back to Mérida and say our goodbyes at the starting point 9 to 10 hours later.

Chichén Itzá & Xcajum Cenote Day Trip