Before you go

Your trip to Pisté.

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Pisté – Yucatán Destination Chichén Itzá and Valladolid about 120 km from Mérida

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida (MID) Mérida · 120 km
Terminal de Autobuses de Pisté 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

It is about 40 km from Valladolid and 120 km from Mérida. There are regular buses from both cities and shared vans from Valladolid. The Tren Maya has a station near the archaeological site, with buses to the entrance.

How many days

One night is enough to visit Chichén Itzá at opening and the Ik Kil cenote.

When to go

From November to March it is cooler. At the March and September equinoxes there are many people who come to see the serpent’s shadow on Kukulcán.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The entrance to Chichén Itzá is about 2 km away, with taxis; there are also taxis to Ik Kil.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Pisté

Morning
Chichén Itzá
Enter the archaeological site at opening and walk around El Castillo, the large ball court, the Temple of the Warriors and the Sacred Cenote.
Afternoon
Ik Kil cenote
After lunch, refresh yourself at the Ik Kil cenote, about 3 km away, with vines that reach down to the water.
Late afternoon
El Caracol observatory
If you entered with a same-day ticket, use the late afternoon to revisit the southern sector, with the El Caracol observatory, which is quieter after the tours leave.
Evening
Dinner in Pisté
Dine at one of the village restaurants, serving Yucatán dishes, and rest before continuing your journey.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Pisté close to Chichén Itzá?

Yes, about 2 km from the main entrance.

Is it worth staying overnight in Pisté?

It’s worth it for those who want to enter the ruins at opening. At night the village is quiet and has few restaurants.

How to get from Pisté to the Ik Kil cenote?

By taxi or car; it is about 3 km away, on the road to Valladolid.

Does Pisté have a Tren Maya station?

The station called Chichén Itzá is near the archaeological site, with buses to the entrance.

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