Tag: Chichen Itza
Kukulkán gets the last laugh as INAH reverses course on spring...
The capacity of the archaeological site will be capped at 15,000 to allow for social distancing and avoid the spread of COVID-19.
INAH denies spotlight to the great Kukulkán during summer solstice yet...
Just like last year, and the year before that, the great Kukulkán is preparing for his descent down Chichén Itzá’s most famous pyramid, but no adoring pilgrims will be there to see him.
Chichén Itzá hikes entrance fee yet again
This most recent entrance fee hike is already the second increase this year, bringing the total to 571 pesos, or 27 USD.
Untrained tour guides compete for tourist dollars in Chichén Itzá
Over the past few months, several certified tour guides at Chichén Itzá have complained about competition from unlicenced guides accompanying groups of tourists.
Under Mexican...
China unveils ice replica of Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukuklcán Pyramid
Artists in China have created a replica of the Pyramid of Kukulcán made entirely out of ice.
Chichén Itzá stray dogs to be cleared out
State authorities have announced that they have kicked off an effort to clear stray dogs from Chichén Itzá.
Beware of new Chichén Itzá hot air balloon scam
Authorities in Yucatán are warning visitors to Chichén Itzá against fraudulent tour operators offering non-existent hot air balloon rides over the ancient site.
Adventurous pup illegally climbs Yucatán’s most famous landmark at Chichén Itzá
Once again, a clandestine visitor has broken the rules at Chichén Itzá by climbing Kukulcán’s famed pyramid.
Chichén Itzá bounces back in a big way in 2021
Yucatán's archaeological sites have attracted nearly 1.6 million visitors during the first 10 months of 2021.
This number stands in stark contrast to attendance at...
Blocked from Chichén Itzá, new-age pilgrims congregate in Uxmal
Both Chichén Itzá and Dzibilchaltún were closed to the public during the fall equinox due to concerns over COVID-19 infections, as well as land disputes.
The great Kukulkán prepares for his descent, but no one will...
As was the case during the last spring equinox, Chichén Itzá closed for three days as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
A new way of looking at Yucatán’s famed Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá has gone from being thought of as simply one of many Mayan cities to nearly synonymous with Maya civilization itself.
Ejido owners near Chichén Itzá reject lowball offer for land
Members of Pisté’s ejido have turned down a proposal by the federal government to buy 8.6 hectares of land for the Mayan Train project.
Members...
Strike may force Chichén Itzá to shut down again
Workers at Mexico's National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH) are planning a weekend-long protest which intends to close down several archaeological sites across...
Yucatán is expecting its largest tourist boom in over a year
Hotels in Yucatán are expecting to reach near 60% occupancy over the Easter holidays.
Even before the official start of the holiday season on March...
Mexico responds to maskless tourists with another Chichén Itzá shutdown
Chichén Itza will be closed for the Easter holiday over concerns that tourists are not wearing face masks. After recently shutting down to avoid...
Court sides with 25 tour guides banned from Chichén Itzá
Yucatan’s third district court ruled in favor of 25 tour guides who had been repeatedly denied the ability to enter Chichén Itza for work.
The...
Chichén Itzá’s spring equinox illusion will stream live on Facebook
The feathered serpent is ready for its closeup.
With Chichén Itzá closed for three days as a health precaution, tourist officials are streaming its...
Chichén Itzá cancels traditional Spring Equinox vigil in 2021
Chichén Itzá is to remain closed to the public during this year's spring equinox due to COVID-19 concerns.
The archaeological site will not admit visitors...
Authorities give OK to open new sections of Chichén Itzá
Mexico's Institue of History and Anthropology has announced that it will open a new section of Chichén Itzá to the public in 2022.
The area,...
Visiting Chichén Itzá to be a little more expensive
Admission fees to Yucatán's archaeological sites will rise Feb. 1. The confusion will remain the same.
Mexican visitors to Chichén Itzá will now pay 239...
Tourist held after she illegally climbs Chichén Itzá pyramid
A tourist from Tijuana raised the ire of security personnel in Chichén Itzá when she ascended the famous Pyramid of Kukulkán.
According to security at...
Chichen Itza airport to relaunch?
Investors with Zenith Aero have announced plans to modernize and re-launch the Chichen Itza airport.
In an interview with A21MX, Fernando Rodríguez, legal counsel for...
New findings shed light on ancient Maya royal house
New research identifies inscriptions found at Chichen Itza as referring to individuals belonging to the royal house of Cocom, a common surname to this...
