Since the beginning of 2026, Mexico has revised the entrance fee to archaeological zones, making them one of the most expensive state objects of the state for guests. The rise in price was particularly noticeable at Mayan sites in the state of Yucatan, where ticket prices for international visitors were higher than at other popular sites such as the pyramids of Teotihuacan in Mexico City and Tulum in Quintana Roo.
So, in Chichen Itza — the most visited archaeological complex in the country — foreigners now pay 676 pesos per ticket: 105 pesos equals the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) fee, 571 pesos — state government collection. For Mexican citizens, the general fee at Chichen Itza is 303 pesos. For comparison, in Teotihuacan — Mexico's second most popular archaeological zone — a ticket for foreigners costs 210 pesos, and for Mexican citizens — 105 pesos, which is about three times cheaper.
Other facilities have also updated their rates. In Uxmal, admission for foreigners is 586 pesos, in Ek Balam — 691 pesos, in Puuk zones (Kaba, Sayil, Labna) — from 536 to 626 pesos for foreigners. In Tulum and other less congested areas, admission costs 210 pesos for foreigners and 105 pesos for Mexican citizens. Prices in Malinalco (Mexico State) have been similarly updated — 155 pesos for foreigners and 85 pesos for state residents. At the same time, there are benefits for the elderly, children, people with limited permits, students, teachers and free entry on Sundays for everyone who lives in Mexico (citizens and residents).
In addition to the base rates, many sites charge local entry fees, which makes the actual admission price higher than the official prices. The cost of visiting after closing (in particular, the light and sound shows in Chichen Itza) has increased significantly — to P731, up from P355 in 2025, with no discount on evening tickets.
Archaeological sites in Mexico remain a sought-after part of the country's tourist offer. According to INAH and the Ministry of Tourism, Chichen Itza remains Mexico's most visited archaeological site, with more than 1.7 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025, equal to a significant share of the country's total visitor traffic to the archaeological site. Teotihuacan (Mexico State) ranks second in terms of attendance — about 1.2 million visitors during the same period. Tulum (Quintana Roo) rounds out the top three with approximately 809,000 visits from January to September 2025.
Overall, Mexico's archaeological areas have attracted about 7.4 million visitors since the start of 2025, up several percentage points from the previous year, with national tourists accounting for the majority of visits.