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What days have fewer people at Chichen Itza?

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What days have fewer people at Chichen Itza?

Typically, the least crowded days at Chichen Itza are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

That's the short answer, but there are other factors to consider if avoiding crowds at Chichen Itza is very important to you

Chichen Itza is a very popular place

You have to consider that Chichen Itza is one of the most visited sites in the Riviera Maya, and there are almost always a lot of people there every day. However, there are several strategies to visit Chichen Itza when there are fewer visitors

Avoid Sundays

On Sundays, the Mexican government offers free entry to Mexican citizens to promote culture. Because of this, there's a higher chance of more people than usual. Do not visit Chichen Itza on Sundays if you're looking to avoid large crowds

Arrive Early

The most effective way to visit Chichen Itza with fewer people isn't about choosing a specific day; the real strategy is to arrive as early as possible

Chichen Itza opens daily at 8:00 AM. Between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, there are hardly any crowds, and the site will feel almost exclusively yours

However, achieving this means paying a price: waking up early, especially if you're coming from the Riviera Maya, to make sure you get to Chichen Itza between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Stay at a hotel near Chichen Itza

If the main reason for your trip to Mexico is to visit Chichen Itza, a great idea is to stay in a town close to the archaeological zone, like Piste. This village is right next to Chichen Itza, allowing you to visit early without waking up super early. You can even go in the morning and then return in the evening for the light show

Another option is the city of Valladolid, which has better infrastructure and is only about 20-30 minutes from the archaeological zone. There are frequently vans that depart from next to the Valladolid bus terminal that will take you to and from Chichen Itza

Visit Chichen Itza during low season

Visiting Chichen Itza during the Christmas and New Year's holidays is a completely different experience than visiting in, say, November before the year-end festivities. Going during the lower season is another excellent idea, as the number of visitors is significantly lower

Conclusion

If you combine all these strategies, you can easily make your expectation of visiting Chichen Itza with the fewest visitors a reality. Ultimately, everything we've explained here is common sense

We wish you good luck and hope your visit to Chichen Itza meets your expectations and that you create a wonderful memory of this modern wonder of the world

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