Authorities in the Mexican state of Yucatan announced the transition to a single ticket system for visiting the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the most visited cultural sites in Mexico. The new scheme comes into force from 27 March 2026 and is expected to simplify access for the nation's more than 2.2 million visitors annually.
Previously, to visit the Chichen Itza complex, guest states had to purchase two separate tickets: one in favor of the federal National Institute of Anthropology and History, the second — in favor of the government of the State of Yucatan. This meant two lines, two cash registers and often significant waiting times, especially on peak days when the flow of visitors could exceed 18,000 people per day.
Now both payments are combined into one. Travelers can purchase a single entry ticket at the Visitor Center, which allows for shorter entry times. At the same time, the visiting tariff itself has not changed, although it has already increased since the beginning of the year. For foreigners it is 697 pesos, for Mexican citizens — 310 pesos, and Yucatan residents only pay the federal fee of 105 pesos. You can pay by card or cash.
El@GobYucataninforma que, a partir de este viernes 27 de marzo, entrará en operación permanente el sistema de Boleto Único en la zona arqueológica de Chichén Itzá a través del Centro de Atención a Visitantes (Catvi),t.co/qQW1sodNea
— Yucatán Bajo La Lupa (@yucbajolalupa)March 25, 2026
Preferential categories of visitors still have the right to free entry. This applies to children under 13 years of age, people over 60 years of age, students, teachers, and people with disabilities. Moreover, every Sunday admission remains free for Mexican citizens and foreign residents of the country.
The decision to move to a single ticket was the result of years of requests from travel agencies, which have been pushing for a simplification of the system since the early 2000s. In recent years, this issue has become especially relevant amid the growth of tourist traffic: in 2025, Chichen Itza was visited by more than 2.18 million people, making it the most visited archaeological site in Mexico, ahead of Teotihuacan near Mexico City and Tulum on the Mayan Riviera.