El Castillo
Historical landmark · Tinúm ·

El Castillo

Historical landmark · Tinúm ·

Maya calendar temple with serpent carvings, ancient history, and unique architecture

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vendors
pyramid
el castillo
kukulcan pyramid
heat
wheelchair accessible
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97751 Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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97751 Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico Get directions

+52 985 851 0137
inah.gob.mx

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•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Jan 22, 2026

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9 Best Pyramids to Visit in Mexico

"At Chichén Itzá I was struck by the spectacular nine-stepped pyramid El Castillo, an engineering and astronomical marvel designed so that sunlight on the equinoxes creates the shadowy illusion of a snake descending the steps; expect huge crowds and a very enthusiastic atmosphere during the equinoxes. The roads to Chichén Itzá are well-maintained, and most tourists come on day trips from Cancún or the Riviera Maya with many tour companies offering round-trip transportation and guided tours, though you can also drive yourself as the roads are safe and well-marked." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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El Castillo

Anita T

Google
I went with a tour,we saw a few places before but this was the top attraction. It's a beautiful place with lots of history. I watched videos before I went there and I had some questions to the tour guide regarding the sacrifice, it was contradictory. Take your time to walk around and take pictures and wear sunscreen. Highly recommended.

Rebecca F.

Google
The place itself is absolutely stunning. It has so much meaning and I'm absolutely amazed by it. Seeing the restoration they've done and how much they've uncovered about the Maya civilization is amazing. The vendors were driving me insane. They have these little things that mimic jaguar roars when they blow into them and I was about losing my mind because they'll blow into them when you walk by and there were so. many. roars. If I do it again, I'm bringing a really good pair of earplugs.

Louis

Google
Wonderful place, it's truly fascinating to learn about the Maya's sophistication when building this place. You should absolutely get a guide to tell you about all the specifities of this place (there are many subtle details). Get a guide beforehand and not when you get there. It's worth noting that it seems that the sacrifices part is a bit of a taboo for the locals and guides who will downplay the significance of those practices... "History of history".

Mike W.

Google
Absolutely Breathtaking! A Masterpiece of Astronomy So happy I finally got to see the Pyramide de Kukulcán (El Castillo) in person. It's absolutely breathtaking and was a truly profound experience. It wasn't as crowded as I expected for such a major world wonder, but I would still strongly recommend getting there right as it opens to beat the heat and the crowds. Interesting fact: This pyramid is essentially a giant, stone calendar. It has exactly 365 steps in total (91 steps on each of the four sides, plus the platform on top), representing every day of the solar year! A testament to the Maya's incredible architectural and astronomical knowledge. A must-see site!

Victoria S.

Google
We booked a tour to Chichen Itza from downtown Cancun and really enjoyed it. The site is beautiful and full of history, with lots of guides if you want to learn more. Just be prepared—it’s very hot and humid, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water. The only downside was the number of vendors inside, which makes it harder to just walk around and enjoy the place without constant interruptions.

K Kip (.

Google
We absolutely loved our tour of chichen itza. Thanks to our local mayan guide. We opt for a private guided tour as we feel that we have come a very long way and its worth spending the money. Our guide did go on a bit about the calender, but also gave us great history and insights to this wonderful and spectacular site.

Robert L

Google
A world heritage site is always worth the effort to see it. What a beautiful and interesting place. We booked the whole tour through an agency and the tour guide and driver were very professional and knowledgeable.

Nigel J.

Google
It is a great location, one of the seven wonders of the world, but our tour guide was awful. At the actual pyramid, we spent 20 minutes looking at him while he talked, with our backs to the thing we had travelled thousands of miles to see. On the bus on the way there we had a 30 minute commercial about the Mayan calendar, and a totally unnecessary stop at a shop who thought we were all born yesterday. Nobody bought a damned thing, because they charged about 10 times what anything was worth. It was great to see a wonder of the world, the trip could have been organised and scheduled so much better.