INAH to open 2 more archaeological sites to the public on Mayan Train route
Mexico has announced plans to open two new archaeological sites to the public in Quintana Roo.
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The Mystery of Mérida’s Ciudad Maya
Until the early 1980s, the Mayan-themed restaurant and nightclub Ciudad Maya was one of the hottest spots in Mérida.
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How to avoid scams, hazards and getting kicked out at Chichén Itzá
Avoid scammers and crowds at Chichén Itzá with our 10 essential tips.
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INAH working to reopen the archaeological sites that are still closed
After over two years of closing due to the pandemic, a handful of archaeological sites in Yucatán remain off limits. The most notable of these sites include Xlapak and the Loltún and Balamcanché caves. Aside from being closed for such a long time, Loltún and Balamcanché are reportedly in particularly bad shape given the particularly…
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Tensions rise in Chichén Itzá as locals denounce fraudulent land deals
Locals in the town of Pisté near Chichén Itzá say that crooked land deals threaten to privatize infrastructure in Chichén Itzá.
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Thousands flock to witness Spring Equinox illusion in Chichén Itzá under the ‘new normal’
Huge crowds gathered over the weekend to observe the spring equinox at the archeological site of Chichén Itzá.
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Kukulkán gets the last laugh as INAH reverses course on spring equinox closure
The capacity of the archaeological site will be capped at 15,000 to allow for social distancing and avoid the spread of COVID-19.
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INAH denies spotlight to the great Kukulkán during summer solstice yet again
Just like last year, and the year before that, the great Kukulkán is preparing for his descent down Chichén Itzá’s most famous pyramid, but no adoring pilgrims will be there to see him.
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Chichén Itzá hikes entrance fee yet again
This most recent entrance fee hike is already the second increase this year, bringing the total to 571 pesos, or 27 USD.
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Untrained tour guides compete for tourist dollars in Chichén Itzá
Over the past few months, several certified tour guides at Chichén Itzá have complained about competition from unlicenced guides accompanying groups of tourists. Under Mexican law, only tour guides certified by the INAH are able to offer tours in the country’s archaeological sites. During training, guides are required to take courses in Mexican history, archaeology,…
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China unveils ice replica of Chichén Itzá’s famous Kukuklcán Pyramid
Artists in China have created a replica of the Pyramid of Kukulcán made entirely out of ice.
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Chichén Itzá stray dogs to be cleared out
State authorities have announced that they have kicked off an effort to clear stray dogs from Chichén Itzá.
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Beware of new Chichén Itzá hot air balloon scam
Authorities in Yucatán are warning visitors to Chichén Itzá against fraudulent tour operators offering non-existent hot air balloon rides over the ancient site.
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Adventurous pup illegally climbs Yucatán’s most famous landmark at Chichén Itzá
Once again, a clandestine visitor has broken the rules at Chichén Itzá by climbing Kukulcán’s famed pyramid.
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Chichén Itzá bounces back in a big way in 2021
Yucatán’s archaeological sites have attracted nearly 1.6 million visitors during the first 10 months of 2021. This number stands in stark contrast to attendance at the state’s archaeological sites in 2020, which barely reached 400,000. So far this year, Chichén Itzá attracted a little over a million visitors — making it once again Yucatán’s most…
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Blocked from Chichén Itzá, new-age pilgrims congregate in Uxmal
Both Chichén Itzá and Dzibilchaltún were closed to the public during the fall equinox due to concerns over COVID-19 infections, as well as land disputes.
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The great Kukulkán prepares for his descent, but no one will be there to see him
As was the case during the last spring equinox, Chichén Itzá closed for three days as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.
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A new way of looking at Yucatán’s famed Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá has gone from being thought of as simply one of many Mayan cities to nearly synonymous with Maya civilization itself.
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Ejido owners near Chichén Itzá reject lowball offer for land
Members of Pisté’s ejido have turned down a proposal by the federal government to buy 8.6 hectares of land for the Mayan Train project. Members of the ejido say the 4.6 million pesos offered by the government is extremely low given the land’s commercial value of 40 million. As the land in question is…
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Strike may force Chichén Itzá to shut down again
Workers at Mexico’s National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH) are planning a weekend-long protest which intends to close down several archaeological sites across the country. Cutbacks to their benefits combined with constant delays in pay have made the protests inevitable, the workers said. “On Friday, April 16 we will begin closing down access to…
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Yucatán is expecting its largest tourist boom in over a year
Hotels in Yucatán are expecting to reach near 60% occupancy over the Easter holidays. Even before the official start of the holiday season on March 29, tourists began to arrive in Mérida in numbers not seen since before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many families from far and wide in México have chosen Yucatán…
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Mexico responds to maskless tourists with another Chichén Itzá shutdown
Chichén Itza will be closed for the Easter holiday over concerns that tourists are not wearing face masks. After recently shutting down to avoid spring equinox crowds, now the ruins will be off-limits to the public April 1-4. “It is regrettable to see how undisciplined things have become,” said Lucio Hernández Gutiérrez, acting Tulum police…
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Court sides with 25 tour guides banned from Chichén Itzá
Yucatan’s third district court ruled in favor of 25 tour guides who had been repeatedly denied the ability to enter Chichén Itza for work. The judge found that the INAH had unlawfully denied them access and ordered that they be allowed to return to work. Tour guides at historic sites administered by the INAH are…
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Chichén Itzá’s spring equinox illusion will stream live on Facebook
The feathered serpent is ready for its closeup. With Chichén Itzá closed for three days as a health precaution, tourist officials are streaming its famous spring equinox phenomenon live. Yucatán’s world-famous archaeological site became off-limits Saturday as a precaution against coronavirus spread. The action turns away the thousands of visitors who normally visit the iconic…
That’s all for now
That’s all for now