Adventure Day 3 - Chichen Itza and Ik Kil Cenote

Pictures from our trip to Chichen Itza and Ik Kil Cenote.

We spent hours exploring the ruins at Chichen Itza and were amazed by how large the site actually is. There were so many structures and areas to walk through that it took most of the day to see everything.

After exploring the ruins, we made our way to Ik Kil Cenote. The cenote was beautiful and the perfect place to cool off after walking around in the heat.

Here are some of the photos from our adventure.

Pictures Tomorrow

We had an amazing day visiting Chichen Itza and Ik Kil Cenote.

I had no idea there would be so many ruins to explore. It took us about four hours to walk around and see everything, and there was something interesting around every corner.

After exploring the ruins, we also stopped at Ik Kil Cenote, which was absolutely beautiful.

I took a lot of photos today, but I am way too exhausted to upload them tonight. I will share all of them tomorrow once I have a little more energy.

Adventure Day Two

What a long day! I am completely exhausted from everything we did today.

Apparently Shane is too because he is already fast asleep next to me.

Here are a few pictures from our adventures today, including one of Shane squeezed into our tiny rental car. It is pretty hilarious seeing him in such a small car, but it gets us where we need to go.

Tomorrow we are heading out to Chichen Itza, and I am really excited to finally see it in person.

More updates coming soon.

Chichén Itzá - A Must-See Day Trip from Cancun

One destination that’s definitely on our list is Chichén Itzá. It’s about a 2–3 hour drive from Cancún, which makes it perfect for a full day trip while visiting the area.

This famous archaeological site is home to the iconic pyramid El Castillo and is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World campaign winners. With so much history and incredible architecture, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most visited landmarks in Mexico. 

More info on Chichen Itza

I’m especially excited to bring my camera along for this trip. The site is full of fascinating carvings and ancient Mayan symbols, and I’m really looking forward to seeing them up close. I’m sure guides at the site will provide information and translations, but I’m planning to print out a reference sheet beforehand so I can better understand the meanings behind some of the symbols while exploring.

If I find a good guide with more Mayan symbols and translations, I’ll definitely share it here.

As for the cost, this is actually a pretty affordable excursion if you’re driving yourself. At the time we were planning, it looked like it would mainly be gas for the drive, about $1 for parking, and roughly $10 per person for entrance.