Explore Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with a self-guided audio tour. Discover ancient wonders, rich history, and stunning vistas at your own pace.
Explore Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with a self-guided audio tour. Discover ancient wonders, rich history, and stunning vistas at your own pace.
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El Castillo - The most iconic landmark in Chichen Itza, El Castillo, also known as the Pyramid of Kukulkan, was constructed to honor the serpent deity Kukulkan. Its grand and imposing architecture offers deep insights into Mayan civilization, which you’ll discover as you marvel at this striking edifice.
Note: This 2.5+ mile tour comprehensively…
- El Castillo - The most iconic landmark in Chichen Itza, El Castillo, also known as the Pyramid of Kukulkan, was constructed to honor the serpent deity Kukulkan. Its grand and imposing architecture offers deep insights into Mayan civilization, which you’ll discover as you marvel at this striking edifice.
Note: This 2.5+ mile tour comprehensively covers all the key sites of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam in 2-3 hours.
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Tzompantli - Tzompantli translates to skull rack, and it was precisely that. This platform displayed the heads of sacrificial victims after their sacrifice. The walls are adorned with carvings of warriors carrying human heads, skulls, snakes, and eagles.
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Cenote Ik kil - Also known as the Well of Sacrifice, this is one of Chichen Itza’s most sacred sites. This open water pool was believed to be the dwelling place of the rain god Chaac and was used for sacrifices during times of drought and flood.
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Temple of the Warriors - Resembling an elaborate wedding cake, the Temple of Warriors features three thick tiers at the base with a small temple on top. It is also adorned with around 200 columns, each carved with scenes of Toltec warriors.
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El Caracol - El Caracol is one of Chichen Itza’s most intriguing structures. Atop this building are the remnants of an ancient observatory. The Mayans used this vantage point to observe the stars and predict future events based on planetary movements.
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Las Monjas - Known as the Nunnery, Las Monjas is one of the largest and most archaeologically significant buildings in Chichen Itza, with numerous texts inscribed on its walls, many of which reference a ruler named Kakupakal.
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Valladolid - Your tour of Ek’ Balam starts right next to the parking area for the ruins. Famous for the well-preserved tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, this site is rich in history and mystery. It’s also one of the few places where you can still climb to the top of a pyramid!
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Ek Balam Village - There are several more attractions to explore…
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Welcome
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Civilization
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Visitors Centre
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History
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Spanish Conquest
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Sacbe
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Defensive Wall
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Entrance Arch
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Mayan Ballgame
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Ballcourt
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Architecture
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Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath
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Religion
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The Acropolis
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Hieroglyphic Serpents
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The Tomb
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Top of the Pyramid
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South Plaza
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Today
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Farewell
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Travel deep into Chichen Itza and Ek Balam on this self-guided driving excursion. Explore El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and The Red House. Discover The Church’s history, the Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath, and The Tomb. Your climax? Pyramid vista is stunning. For a flexible and immersive experience, navigate these hallowed locations with rich…
Travel deep into Chichen Itza and Ek Balam on this self-guided driving excursion. Explore El Castillo, the Temple of the Warriors, and The Red House. Discover The Church’s history, the Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath, and The Tomb. Your climax? Pyramid vista is stunning. For a flexible and immersive experience, navigate these hallowed locations with rich audio narration, brilliant pictures, and an easy map.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.