Chichén Itzá is extremely popular, so book your skip-the-line tickets 3-4 days in advance, or ideally a week before your visit. This way, you can be sure to get your tickets and won’t have to wait in the queues for too long.
Chichén Itzá is an incredibly popular attraction in Mexico’s state of Yucatán. Ticket lines can be long, but with skip-the-line tickets, you can enter the site in just 15-25 minutes. These tickets easily save you between 30-60 minutes, or sometimes even up to 90 minutes on Sundays when Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry.
Book Chichén Itzá TicketsOn average, Chichén Itzá welcomes 7,000 to 8,000 visitors each day.
Weekends are busier still, with Sundays drawing the largest crowds as Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry. Skip-the-line tickets or guided tours reduce the wait to just 15–25 minutes.
| Queue type | Location | Skip with STL? | Avg wait time | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ticketing queue without pre-booked tickets | At the site’s main entrance | ✅ Yes | 30–90 mins (peak) | Visitors without pre-booked tickets or skip-the-line tickets |
Security check | All entrances | ❌ No | 10–30 mins | Mandatory for all visitors |
Group entrance | At the site’s main entrance | ✅ Yes | 30-120 mins | Groups without pre-booked tickets |
Your Chichén Itzá skip-the-line tickets cut your waiting time down from about 60 to 90 minutes to between 15 to 25 minutes. In other words, you can save at least about 45 minutes if you’re visiting during the shoulder and peak seasons. Keep in mind that these tickets sell out 2-3 days in advance, so you must aim to book your tickets at least 3-5 days before your visit.
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| Ticket type | Wait times | Queues skipped | Includes | Price From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skip-the-line ticket | 15–25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Fast-track entry to Chichén Itzá | $75 | Chichén Itzá Skip-the-Line Ticket |
Early access guided tour | 15-25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Bilingual guided tour of Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line access | $34.45 | Chichén Itzá Early Access Guided Tour |
Guided tours | 15-25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Bilingual guided tour of Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line access | $38.43 | From Cancun: Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch |
Booking skip-the-line tickets to Chichén Itzá saves you anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes, and sometimes even more on Sundays or during the peak season. This also ensures your slot is guaranteed and your plans aren’t affected by last-minute ticket unavailability.
With anywhere between 7,000 to 10,000 people visiting Chichén Itzá every day, not booking skip-the-line tickets means you’d have to wait in line under the blazing Yucatán sun for a minimum of 30 to 40 minutes. Wait times can get even longer on Sundays & in the peak season.
Yes, your skip-the-line tickets only cut down on your waiting time in the ticket queues. However, to ensure the site’s and visitors’ safety, you will need to pass through the security checks.
No, you can only buy skip-the-line tickets online before your visit. If you want to buy tickets to Chichén Itzá at the site on the day of your visit, you’ll have to wait in line.
Unfortunately, given the uneven terrain across the site, your skip-the-line tickets are not wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with limited mobility.
Yes, if you book the Chichén Itzá skip-the-line ticket, you can enter the site at any time within its opening hours. However, if you book a guided tour that gets you skip-the-line access, you’ll have to choose from the time slots available.
Yes, you can book skip-the-line tickets on Sundays when Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry to the site. In fact, this is the best way to visit the site on Sundays, as you avoid waiting in the long queues.
No, Chichén Itzá doesn’t have a separate entrance for guests with skip-the-line tickets. However, you will be able to bypass the queues and gain priority entry to the site at the main entrance.
If you buy skip-the-line tickets, you can enter the site at any point within its opening hours. However, you can choose between the available time slots when booking a guided tour.
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