Mexico´s archeological sites
Chichen Itza
tourists: a lot
can I climb up the pyramids: no
opening time: 8am-5pm
the best about the place: the central pyramid and the observatory
how to get there: take a bus from Cancun, Valladolid or Merida
Uxmal
tourists: moderate
can I climb up the pyramids: yes
opening time: 8am-5pm
the best about the place: the central pyramid
how to get there: take a bus from Merida
Palenque
tourists: moderate
can I climb up the pyramids: yes
opening time: 8am-5pm
the best about the place: the central pyramid, the fact that it lies right in the jungle, the howling apes
how to get there: take a bus from San Cristobal de las Casas or Chetumal
Dzinbanche
tourists: not noticeable
can I climb up the pyramids: yes
entrance fee: free
the best about the place: that you feel like an archaeologist yourself
how to get there: take a car from Chetumal or Bacalar
Kohunlich
tourists: sometimes groups of tourists from the cruise ships
can I climb up the pyramids: yes
opening time: 8am-5pm
the best about the place: the temple of the masks
how to get there: take a car from Chetumal or Bacalar
tulum
tourists: a lot
can I climb up the pyramids: no
opening time: 8am-5pm
the best about the place: the fact that it is right next to the sea
how to get there: take a bus from "Playa del Carmen" or a bike ride from Tulum