21 Jun 2023

A private tour has a certain appeal to it, and when it comes to touring around an unknown place this can be the most comfortable option. But when it comes to making the most out of it sometimes we don't know where to start. That's why we've created this guide Chichen Itza Private Tour: Making the Most of Your Visit, so you know what to expect and which stops to add to your private tour to Chichén Itzá.

Why should I book a private tour to Chichen Itza?

Chichén Itzá is a place that is worth visiting with plenty of time. Some tours have the advantage of taking you to different stops along the way so you see as much as you can in one day. This works for a lot of people but if you want to take your time and focus primarily on the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, a private tour is the way to go.

What’s a Private tour to Chichen Itza?

A private tour to Chichén Itzá consists of private ground transportation to the Chichén Itzá, the Wonder of the World, and you can add any stop you wish along the way or go directly to the archeological site. You can also take a Plane to Chichén Itzá, and as you land at the base, you’ll be driven to the site and taken also to a cenote.

You can enjoy either way of the site for as long as you want. You can get a guided tour inside Chichén Itzá and then wander around by yourself and discover how big the site actually is and that taking your time to visit it is worth your day.

With a private tour to Chichén Itzá, the transportation to each place is in our hands, you only have to worry about the entrance to Chichén or other activities you decide to do along the way.

Chichenitza.com offers different private tours apart from the regular tour and the plane tour. It all depends on the amenities you wish to add you your experience. Have in mind that each tour is arranged to give you extra comfort and fun. You may include water, and alcoholic drinks as well as snacks on your tour.

Chichén Itzá Traveling Tips

Wear breathable fabric.
Bring comfortable shoes, we suggest sneakers.
Bring a towel.
Bring sunscreen for when you’re at Chichén Itzá, remember sunscreen is forbidden when getting into a cenote for preservation issues. You can wear a rashguard instead.
Bring cash with you. You might need it for buying souvenirs or grabbing a bite.
Wear a hat and sunglasses. We insist on sun protection at all coasts, many people take for granted dehydration and how the sun may be on their skin.
Stay hydrated, if your booking does not include water, bring your own.

Things to do near Chichén Itzá

Swim in a cenote
- Cenotes are the most visited attraction in the area after Chichén Itzá. These are natural sinkholes that have been here for thousands of years. Cenotes have always been sacred for the Mayan civilization. Some cenotes were locations where people made ceremonies and sacrifices, and others were divine sources of water that they would use for daily use.
Eat at “La ruta de las tías”
- La Ruta de las tías (the aunties’ route) is a culinary experience through the towns found between Valladolid and Mérida. This route takes you to different restaurants where the “tías” or aunties, cook their signature dishes.
Do a Mayan ritual
- Chamanes are often doing some sort of ritual or cleaning outside the cenotes. You can get deeper into the culture by learning what these rituals mean for the people and for how long have people been practicing this tradition.
Visit Valladolid
- Valladolid is a colorful colonial town in the middle of the highway between Cancún and Mérida. This town is full of history, delicious food, and good music.
Try Xtabentún
- You may have heard of Tequila and Mezcal, but have you heard about Xtabentún? Xtabentún is a liquor of Mayan origins that’s only produced in Yucatán. It is made out of honey from the bees that have been fed with the Xtabentún flower, or anise. This is usually drunk by itself on the rocks or with coffee.

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Cenotes near Chichén Itza

When looking for a cenote near Chichén Itzá the Sacred Cenote is not for swimming. There are still plenty of cenotes near Chichén Itzá to go swimming. Here’s a list of our top cenotes near Chichén Itzá:

Cenote Ik Kil
Cenote Suytun
Cenote Zaci
Cenote Samula
Cenote Xkeken
Cenote Maya
Cenote Xlacah

Conclusion

If what you’re looking for is a tour that allows freedom yet provides guidance through the region of the Yucatan Peninsula, booking a private tour to Chichén Itzá is for you.

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