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Check dates & prices →The Chichén Itzá entrance fee is split between two authorities, which catches a lot of visitors out. Here is exactly what you will pay in 2026, the opening hours and the strict last-entry cutoff, and what is free versus extra.
There is no single Chichén Itzá ticket. You buy two — a federal one and a state one — at the same entrance, and they add up like this.
Mexican nationals and Yucatán residents pay less; foreign children 3–12 pay ~$6 (≈105 MXN) and under-3s are free. Both tickets are sold at the entrance — card is accepted at the main windows, but bring pesos as a backup. The rates are set in pesos, so the dollar figure moves a little with the exchange rate.
Open every day of the year, 8 AM to 5 PM. The gate stops selling tickets at 4 PM sharp — arrive at 4:05 and you will not get in.
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Foreign visitors pay two combined tickets — a federal INAH ticket and a Yucatán state CULTUR ticket. In 2026 the total for a foreign adult is about $40 — ≈697 MXN, so roughly $38–44 depending on the exchange rate.
| Ticket | Charged by | Foreign adult |
|---|---|---|
| INAH (federal) | National Institute of Anthropology | ~$6 (≈105 MXN) |
| CULTUR (state) | Yucatán state | ~$34 (≈592 MXN) |
| Total | Foreign adult | ~$40 (≈697 MXN) |
Chichén Itzá is open every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year. The ticket booths close at 4:00 PM sharp — last entry is strictly enforced — and staff begin clearing the site around 4:45. There is no re-entry on a day ticket. The separate evening light show, Noches de Kukulcán, runs from about 7:00 PM on its own ticket. For the coolest air and the emptiest site, arrive right at the 8:00 AM opening; see the best time to visit.
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| Option | Entrance fee included? | You pay on the day |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive ($192) | ✓ Yes | Nothing at the gate |
| VIP ($93) | ✗ No | ~$40 (≈697 MXN) in cash |
| Standard ($57) | ✗ No | ~$40 (≈697 MXN) in cash |
| ADO bus / self-drive | ✗ No | ~$40 (≈697 MXN) + parking |
There are two ticket windows — INAH and CULTUR — and you queue at both, so keep enough pesos for each. Card machines exist but fail often, so cash is king. Lines are shortest right at 8:00 AM and worst mid-morning, when the coach tours from Cancún arrive.
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| Tour | Price | Rating | Hotel pickup | Lunch | Entry fee | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-InclusiveBest pickEntry fee included | $192 / person | — | ✓ Hotel | ✓ Buffet + drinks | ✓ Included | Book ↓ |
 VIP TourHotel pickup + lunch | $93 / person | ★4.6 8,106 | ✓ Hotel | ✓ Buffet | ✗ ~$40 (≈697 MXN) | Book ↓ |
 Standard TourDowntown meeting point | $57 / person | ★4.6 8,106 | Meeting point | Optional | ✗ ~$40 (≈697 MXN) | Book ↓ |
Prices are per person unless noted; the government entrance fee (~$40 / ≈697 MXN) is paid on the day on every option except All-Inclusive. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on all tours. Want every option? See the full comparison of all seven tours.
How much cash to carry, when to arrive to skip the lines, and the camera and permit rules that catch visitors out at the entrance.
Pro tip: there is an ATM near the entrance, but queues are long and fees high — bring pesos from Cancún.
Pro tip: buy from both the INAH and CULTUR windows at once — missing one means queuing again.
Pro tip: no flash on the painted murals — it damages the pigments and staff will stop you.
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About $40 (≈697 MXN) for a foreign adult, made up of a federal INAH ticket (~$6 · ≈105 MXN) and a Yucatán state CULTUR ticket (~$34 · ≈592 MXN).
One is the federal INAH fee for the archaeological zone; the other is the Yucatán state CULTUR fee. Foreign visitors pay both, at two separate windows.
Foreign children aged 3–12 pay roughly $6 (≈105 MXN) and under-3s are free. Mexican children under 13 enter free.
Only for Mexican citizens and residents with valid ID. Foreign visitors pay the full fee every day, Sundays included — and Sundays are the most crowded.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day of the year. Last entry is a strictly enforced 4:00 PM.
No. A day ticket is single-entry, and staff begin clearing the site around 4:45 PM.
Card machines exist but are unreliable, so bring the fee in pesos cash to be safe.
Only the All-Inclusive tier includes it. On the VIP, Standard, ADO bus and self-drive options you pay the ~$40 (≈697 MXN) yourself at the gate.
The official car park costs about $4 (≈80 MXN).
Phones and standard cameras are free. A handheld video camera or GoPro needs a ~$3 (≈63 MXN) permit, tripods and professional gear need an advance INAH permit, and drones are banned.
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