Very nice! The weather will look pretty much like the video. It is the hot and dry season and things get very brown. But also hot weather to enjoy cenotes and you are more certain of sunny days.
We hired a guide when we got there. Our guide was awesome, but he did stop at a vendor table because he said this vendor made a ball replica of what the Mayans used so he wanted to show us. He lingered at the table and of course they tried to sell us their goods. My husband ended up buying an obsidian piece that when looking through it at the sun it’s like an eclipse. The vendor told him his dad hand made it. He told us it was $90 usd. My husband bought it, but they charged our card $98. We continued our tour and started seeing the exact same obsidian pieces at every vendor table there, and there are a lot of vendors there. We stopped and asked how much for the exact same piece at another table and he said $25. He told us that we got scammed by the tour guide, because the tour guide got his cut from the sale too. So be aware and don’t fall for it like we did 😂.
It is good to look around first and see everything there is. Unfortunately, the law that all items must be priced in Mexico is not applied to crafts and places like this. We know of only one really good wood carver that is there and we stop and see what he has each time. Now the son is also working on carving. Most of the crafts are mass produced and not the best quality in Chichen Itza. The town of Piste is where most things are made.
No, these are restricted. Stabilitizers also are not allowed. Professional cameras do require a small payment to use them in the ruins. There are lockers at the ruins where you can leave the items not allowed in.
Your video is absolutely amazing, thank you so much for making this. Great detailed info, you are an awesome presenter. I'm glad I found your video! I'm planning to visit Chichen Itza soon.
Also never take anything from the vendors that they claims is for “free” they’ll basically just follow you around and harass you until you buy something from them 😅
tip: if you drive, PLEASE drive all the way to the official parking lot JUST OUTSIDE the ticketing entrance. There are A LOT of scammers who impersonate officials telling you to park at their lot.
We would not call them scammers, the situation is this, the official parking lot at Chichen Itza fills up by 10 am sometimes because most tours and people visiting get there early to beat the heat. The community around Chichen Itza has capitalized on this and set up parking outside the ruins. It is a longer walk into the ruins to the entrance, but the only option when the official lot is full. We would check to see if the official lot is full first. Often times there is someone directing traffic if it is full.
Thank you for creating such an outstanding video! The detailed information and your engaging presentation are incredible. I'm thrilled to have discovered your video, especially as I'm planning a trip to Chichen Itza soon.
Chichen Itza is a magical and mystical archaeological site. Visitors from the USA and the UK often have it on their must-visit lists when vacationing in Cancun. Tourballoon Travel has eleven years of experience taking our valuable guests to this hidden gem in the Mayan territory. Join us for this unforgettable adventure!
Hello and thank you for your nice comment. Here is some advice about the two options for tours. Tulum is closer and is usually combined with a cenote (We just made a video about a Tulum tour and half day at Xel Ha, you can see if that is something you might like). Chichen Itza is the most famous and is a much large site to visit. Chichen Itza tours are usually paired with a cenote as well. Do you want an easier day that is not as much transportation and shorter ruin time but still fun in the sun? Or do you want to see the more famous and more detailed ruins that are in a more local area than the Riviera Maya and maybe swim in a cenote?
Most of the lockers by the entrance are for things like a purse or small backpack. They do have a storage room for large bags. They do realize that some people are coming to Chichen Itza and going onward and need to store bags at times. We will say it is a basic facility and you should lock your bags or not leave anything of value in them.
Nice informative video I will be visiting 2mrw thanks
Very nice! The weather will look pretty much like the video. It is the hot and dry season and things get very brown. But also hot weather to enjoy cenotes and you are more certain of sunny days.
We hired a guide when we got there. Our guide was awesome, but he did stop at a vendor table because he said this vendor made a ball replica of what the Mayans used so he wanted to show us. He lingered at the table and of course they tried to sell us their goods. My husband ended up buying an obsidian piece that when looking through it at the sun it’s like an eclipse. The vendor told him his dad hand made it. He told us it was $90 usd. My husband bought it, but they charged our card $98. We continued our tour and started seeing the exact same obsidian pieces at every vendor table there, and there are a lot of vendors there. We stopped and asked how much for the exact same piece at another table and he said $25. He told us that we got scammed by the tour guide, because the tour guide got his cut from the sale too. So be aware and don’t fall for it like we did 😂.
It is good to look around first and see everything there is. Unfortunately, the law that all items must be priced in Mexico is not applied to crafts and places like this. We know of only one really good wood carver that is there and we stop and see what he has each time. Now the son is also working on carving. Most of the crafts are mass produced and not the best quality in Chichen Itza. The town of Piste is where most things are made.
Awesome video! I’m visiting tomorrow and we kinda have an idea what to plan for
We hope you have a good visit. It will be a hot day so be prepared for that.
Can you use a selfie stick for photos and video at Chichen Itza?
No, these are restricted. Stabilitizers also are not allowed. Professional cameras do require a small payment to use them in the ruins. There are lockers at the ruins where you can leave the items not allowed in.
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Your video is absolutely amazing, thank you so much for making this. Great detailed info, you are an awesome presenter. I'm glad I found your video! I'm planning to visit Chichen Itza soon.
We hope this video got you more excited about going. We hope you recognize things from the video on your trip and the tips help you.
Also never take anything from the vendors that they claims is for “free” they’ll basically just follow you around and harass you until you buy something from them 😅
tip: if you drive, PLEASE drive all the way to the official parking lot JUST OUTSIDE the ticketing entrance. There are A LOT of scammers who impersonate officials telling you to park at their lot.
We would not call them scammers, the situation is this, the official parking lot at Chichen Itza fills up by 10 am sometimes because most tours and people visiting get there early to beat the heat. The community around Chichen Itza has capitalized on this and set up parking outside the ruins. It is a longer walk into the ruins to the entrance, but the only option when the official lot is full. We would check to see if the official lot is full first. Often times there is someone directing traffic if it is full.
Thank you for creating such an outstanding video! The detailed information and your engaging presentation are incredible. I'm thrilled to have discovered your video, especially as I'm planning a trip to Chichen Itza soon.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We hope your trip goes well and you really enjoy it!
Chichen Itza is a magical and mystical archaeological site. Visitors from the USA and the UK often have it on their must-visit lists when vacationing in Cancun. Tourballoon Travel has eleven years of experience taking our valuable guests to this hidden gem in the Mayan territory. Join us for this unforgettable adventure!
Great Video!!! Were heading down to Riviera Maya (Eldorado Casitas) in March. Thinking of this or Tulum...any advise?
Hello and thank you for your nice comment. Here is some advice about the two options for tours. Tulum is closer and is usually combined with a cenote (We just made a video about a Tulum tour and half day at Xel Ha, you can see if that is something you might like). Chichen Itza is the most famous and is a much large site to visit. Chichen Itza tours are usually paired with a cenote as well. Do you want an easier day that is not as much transportation and shorter ruin time but still fun in the sun? Or do you want to see the more famous and more detailed ruins that are in a more local area than the Riviera Maya and maybe swim in a cenote?
HOW big is the locker ? Can we leave suitcases in Baggage ?
Most of the lockers by the entrance are for things like a purse or small backpack. They do have a storage room for large bags. They do realize that some people are coming to Chichen Itza and going onward and need to store bags at times. We will say it is a basic facility and you should lock your bags or not leave anything of value in them.
@@EverythingPlayaDelCarmencom Really appreciate the speedy reply - very good of you. this would work for me just fine. 🙏🏼