Chichén Itzá from Playa del Carmen: How to Visit, What to Expect

Chichén Itzá is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and it’s about 2.5 hours from Playa del Carmen. If you’re staying at Sandos Caracol or Sandos Playacar, visiting is absolutely worth the day trip.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What You’ll See

The Pyramid of Kukulcán (El Castillo)

The iconic stepped pyramid dominates the site. It’s a calendar in stone — 91 steps on each of four sides, plus the platform on top, equals 365. During the spring and fall equinoxes, shadows create a serpent descending the stairs.