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Visiting Chichen Itza, Mexico


While ruins, including the El Castillo and Kukulcan pyramids, are the primary reason for visiting Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and... more » While ruins, including the El Castillo and Kukulcan pyramids, are the primary reason for visiting Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and stargazing experiences can be found within the Maya Jungle Reserve and in Hacienda Chichen's Bird Refuge. Yaxkin Spa makes the most of this sacred space with holistic Mayan healing. Freshwater sinkholes offer unforgettable swimming. Drive or catch a bus from Merida or Cancun. Day trips run from both cities. « less

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Monthly Averages
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Dec
83°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
7 in 17 cm
Jan
84°F 28°C
61°F 16°C
8 in 20 cm
Feb
87°F 30°C
64°F 17°C
13 in 33 cm
Mar
91°F 32°C
66°F 18°C
6 in 16 cm
Apr
94°F 34°C
69°F 20°C
3 in 7 cm
May
95°F 35°C
72°F 22°C
10 in 25 cm
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Monday
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87°F 30°C
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Tuesday
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84°F 28°C
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84°F 28°C
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Hotel Dolores Alba Chichen

4 of 5 stars
illinois
13 Dec 2009

My husband and I stayed here one night before touring the ruins at chichen-spectacular, by the way. Our room was small, but adequate in size and clean. it did have a terrible musty smell though, and...more

Hotel Dolores Alba Chichen

4 of 5 stars
Ithaca, New York
12 Dec 2009

This is a good place to stay if you just want to be close to the ruins and won't be spending much time there. Free, good breakfast. Pool. Very reasonable. more

Hotel Dolores Alba Chichen

12 Dec 2009

We stayed two nights when visiting Mayan site. Basic but clean rooms (with shower-room) behind circular swimming pool with adjacent covered dining terrace. Good food served efficiently by pleasant...more

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