Maya archaeological sites in the Yucatán Peninsula

Choose a site for the route you are taking: Chichén Itzá or Ek Balam from Valladolid, Uxmal from Mérida, or Tulum and Muyil on the Caribbean side.

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Fyno editorial · Updated November 5, 2026

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Choose the geography first

Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and Uxmal are in Yucatán state. Tulum and Muyil are in Quintana Roo. They belong to different day plans; a peninsula collection is not one continuous archaeological outing.

Check admission before the journey

INAH’s Chichén Itzá page lists 08:00–17:00 with last access at 16:00 and an additional state charge. Its Tulum page lists last access at 15:30. These details were checked November 5, 2026; reconfirm the current arrangements and do not treat one fee as every site’s final total. [1][2]

Muyil and the reserve are separate choices

INAH announced Muyil’s reopening on February 10, 2026. An archaeological admission does not automatically include a lagoon boat, canal float or another Sian Ka’an route; confirm the exact operator and access. [4]

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Find the places for your day

Browse the visit guides, or open the map to compare locations.

Region5 places

01 · Near Pisté, Yucatán
Chichén Itzá is west of Valladolid in Yucatán state. Choose an early archaeological visit before optional Ik Kil; INAH lists a last entry before closing and notes an additional state admission charge.
Open visit guide Photo by Elesban Landero
02 · Uxmal, south of Mérida, Yucatán
Uxmal is a Puuc archaeological site outside Mérida. Give it its own half-day or longer outing including transport; INAH lists daytime access separately from any evening experience.
Open visit guide Photo by Norbysea
03 · North of Valladolid, Yucatán
Ek Balam lies north of Valladolid, separate from the Chichén Itzá corridor. Give the archaeological visit its own outing and check INAH’s current access rules rather than assuming climbing is permitted.
Open visit guide Photo by Laura Labrie
04 · Tulum archaeological zone, Quintana Roo
Plan the archaeological entrance and park approach before adding a beach visit. INAH currently lists a 15:30 last entry; confirm current access and the charges included in your chosen ticket.
Open visit guide Photo by Anna Sullivan Hnhs
05 · Muyil and Sian Ka’an, south of Tulum
Separate Muyil archaeology from a Sian Ka’an lagoon or canal excursion. INAH announced Muyil’s reopening in February 2026; that does not confirm every reserve route, boat or activity for your dates.
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Locations from Fyno’s curated places. Use current road and site guidance for access; pins are not a driving route.

Choose the shape of your trip

Compare a multi-base adventure with a slower Tulum, Holbox or Cancún stay. The saved plans show real stops and suggested overnights; transfer and access checks remain part of planning.

Yucatecan Adventure6-10 days ↗Cancún Family Escape3-10 days ↗Isla Holbox Escape3-5 days ↗Tulum Escape3-5 days ↗

Questions before you go

Are Tulum and Chichén Itzá in Yucatán state?

Chichén Itzá is in Yucatán state; Tulum is in Quintana Roo. Both are on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Can I use the same ticket at every site?

No. Check the admission and any additional park or state charges for each specific site. A tour package may have different inclusions. [1][2]

Sources & planning notes

Fyno’s committed website catalog was reviewed against a read-only live source on November 5, 2026. Linked operational sources were checked separately where cited. Recheck admission, transport and property details for your dates. Pins show locations, not a routed journey. Prices and availability require a dated provider check.