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What days is Chichen Itza closed?

Planning your visit to Chichen Itza? Avoid surprises: find out which days this Mayan archaeological site is closed. Check our updated calendar to plan your trip to Yucatan without a hitch!

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What days is Chichen Itza closed?

Chichen Itza is open 365 days a year, so there are no days it's closed during its regular operating hours

When has Chichen Itza been closed?

In the last five years, Chichen Itza has closed its doors on a few occasions. The most common reason is a nearby hurricane, and the closures are a precautionary measure.

For example, the last hurricane kept the archaeological site closed for five days because many trees fell and it took time to clear the paths and facilities at the main entrance

Another time it was closed was due to a protest by local indigenous communities who blocked the roads leading to Chichen Itza for nearly a week.

It was also closed during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The photo on the ID must match the person. While some guards may not check this, others do. If the photo doesn't match, they'll assume you're not the person on the ID and are attempting to use someone else's, which could lead to them denying you the free entry promotion. In that case, you would have to pay the normal foreigner entrance fee for Chichen Itza.

It is very rare for Chichen Itza to close, only happening in extraordinary situations. On a normal day, Chichen Itza is open daily, including Christmas and New Year's Day

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