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Published Sep 9, 2026
Chichén Itzá is a World Heritage Maya-Toltec archaeological city in Yucatán, and one of Mexico’s best-known cultural tourism sites. Visitors come for its monumental pyramids, ceremonial platforms, ball court, sacred cenote, and the famous equinox light-and-shadow effect at El Castillo.
How Many People Visit Chichén Itzá Each Year?
Chichén Itzá received about 2.18 million visitors in 2025, following annual totals above 2.2 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Visitor numbers reached about 2.63 million in 2022.
- Visitation eased to about 2.33 million in 2023, then about 2.25 million in 2024.
- From 2022 to 2025, Chichén Itzá averaged about 2.35 million visitors per year.
- The 2025 total was 2.9% lower than 2024.
Note: Figures refer to recorded visitors to the Chichén Itzá archaeological zone.
How Many People Visit Chichén Itzá Each Day?
Chichén Itzá averaged 5,978 visitors per day in 2025.
- The site averaged 6,143 visitors per day in 2024.
- During the 2025 spring equinox period, Chichén Itzá received 32,872 visitors, or 8,218 visitors per day over 4 days.
- High-season visitation can reach 8,000 daily visitors.
| Year / Period | Visitors | Average Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 full year | 2,248,197 | 6,143 |
| 2025 full year | 2,182,034 | 5,978 |
| 2025 spring equinox period | 32,872 | 8,218 |
National and Foreign Visitors to Chichén Itzá
Foreign visitors made up 68.6% of the approximately 2.25 million visitors recorded in 2024.
- Chichén Itzá recorded about 1.54 million foreign visitors in 2024.
- The site also recorded 705,014 national visitors in 2024.
- National visitors accounted for 31.4% of the 2024 total.
Note: Visitor categories are based on national and foreign visitors.
How Much Does It Cost to Visit Chichén Itzá?
A standard daytime visit costs MXN 653 for foreign visitors and MXN 295 for Mexican nationals.
- The general admission fee is MXN 105.
- Foreign visitors pay an additional MXN 548, bringing the standard total to MXN 653.
- Mexican nationals pay an additional MXN 190, bringing the standard total to MXN 295.
| Visitor Category | General Admission Fee | Additional Fee | Standard Combined Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitor | MXN 105 | MXN 548 | MXN 653 |
| Mexican national | MXN 105 | MXN 190 | MXN 295 |
Source · These figures refer to standard daytime entry. Other special access options or events may have separate prices.
When Is Chichén Itzá Most Popular?
The spring equinox is one of Chichén Itzá’s major crowd-drawing events, with 32,872 visitors recorded during the 2025 spring equinox period. Visitors gather to see the light-and-shadow effect on El Castillo, where a shadow pattern forms the outline of a serpent on the pyramid’s staircase.
How Does Chichén Itzá Compare With Other Archaeological Sites in Mexico?
Chichén Itzá drew about 2.33 million visitors in 2023, more than Teotihuacán, Tulum, and Uxmal.
- Teotihuacán received about 1.79 million visitors in 2023, around 540,000 fewer visitors than Chichén Itzá.
- Tulum recorded about 1.3 million visitors, or about 1 million fewer visitors than Chichén Itzá.
- Uxmal welcomed 272,091 visitors, equal to about 11.7% of Chichén Itzá’s total.
- Together, Chichén Itzá, Teotihuacán, and Tulum attracted about 5.42 million visitors in 2023.
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What Are the Main Attractions at Chichén Itzá?
Chichén Itzá’s visitor appeal centers on its monumental Maya-Toltec architecture, especially El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, the Sacred Cenote, and related ceremonial spaces.
- El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, is the site’s central pyramid and the focus of the equinox light-and-shadow effect.
- The Great Ball Court is one of the major monumental complexes within the archaeological zone.
- The Temple of the Warriors, Tzompantli, the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars, and the Platform of Venus form part of the major architectural group around the main platform.
- The Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá, opened in 2024, displays more than 500 pieces and archaeological lots connected to the ancient city.
References
- Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza — UNESCO World Heritage List · whc.unesco.org
- Museum and Archaeological Zone Visitor Statistics (2022–2025) — DATATUR, SECTUR · datatur.sectur.gob.mx
- Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone — Visitor Information, Admission Fees, Equinox Attendance, and Museum Updates — INAH · inah.gob.mx
