Mayan Ruins of Mexico: App-Based Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  El Castillo

  El Castillo, known as the Temple of Kukulcán, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The pyramid building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18. Note: The tour is over 1+ mile long per tour, with more than 20 audio stories per tour, and takes about 1-2 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Tzompantli which means skull rack is otherwise known as the Platform of Skulls. Chichen Itza is home to a Toltec structure where the heads of the sacrificial victims were placed - whew!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Cenote Ik kil

  The Sacred Cenote or Sacred Well is one of the most venerable spots on the Chichen Itza. Otherwise known as the Well of Sacrifice, this spot combines the very essence of Mayan beliefs and fears. The cenotes are bodies of water formed by the limestone plain which covers most of the Yucatán Peninsula. The cenotes manifest themselves as rivers, pools or streams beneath the limestone terrain.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Temple of the Warriors

  Much like an expensive wedding cake, the Temple of Warriors has three, thick tiers at the bottom with a small temple on top. Look at the base of the stairway, there are about 200 columns, each with Toltec warriors placed in varying scenes carved into every side.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Between the plazas, platforms and a cenote stands a pyramid that is related to the dynasty of the Lords of Chichen Itza. El Osario- otherwise known as the Ossuary - was given its name due to the numerous human and animal bones found on site. It is also known as the High Priest’s Grave. El Osario is a smaller rendition of El Castillo. It has four staircases and is around 9 meters high. Designs similar to the ones on the Temple of Warriors and on the Venus Platforms are carved into this structure.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  El Caracol is one of the more interesting buildings of Chichen Itza. On top of this structure, you can see the remains of what was originally a cylindrically shaped observatory. The Mayans had a particular love for the heavens for they believed that they could record the will and actions of God if they look closely enough.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  The imposing structure on your right is Las Monjas or the Nunnery and it is quite possibly one of the largest buildings in Chichen Itza. It has been rebuilt over and over again, therefore it houses more chambers and flats than other structures. A distinctive feature of the Las Monjas complex is the sheer number of texts that almost completely cover the place.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Tulum Archaeological Site

  Tulum Ruins, Tulum Walls and Cenote, House of Columns

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Don’t let the beautiful ocean view distract you from this fascinating structure. It consists of two rooms, one of which can be accessed from the entrance. The other room branches out from the western offshoot within the wall’s construction.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  The Temple of the Wind is a one of the most interesting structures. The Temple sits on top of the cliff with its single doorway facing north and overlooking a group of small shrines on the hillside. The round platforms seen here indicate that this is a temple to the Wind God.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  The largest structure, featured in Tulum is the 40 feet Pyramid structure of The Castle (El Castillo) which stands on a rocky bluff of the same height. This structure followed the same pattern as of other renowned Mayan architecture with the building being built in multiple phases.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Welcome to the Temple of Frescoes. This two storiedbuilding with its unassuming proportions has tremendous archeological significance. It is the most richly decorated and elaborately painted structure on this site.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Tulum Beach

  The ruins are hugged by a rugged coastline featuring a breathtaking view of turquoise waters and sandy beach by the sea. The vista of cliffs on which the ruins stand have a spellbinding effect on the visitors. The picturesque walk down to the beach via the stairs from El Castillo shows a mass of twisted limestone covered with plants. Check out this view from up close as it promises to linger in the memory of the place.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Ek Balam Village

  Several more attractions to see... - Welcome - Civilization - Visitors Centre - History - Spanish Conquest - Sacbe - Defensive Wall - Entrance Arch - Mayan Ballgame - Ballcourt - Architecture - Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath - Religion - The Acropolis - Hieroglyphic Serpents - The Tomb - Top of the Pyramid - South Plaza - Today - Farewell

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15

  Several More stop to see - Welcome to Coba's Mayan Ruins - Rise & Fall - Ancient Trees of Coba - Ball Court - La Iglesia Pyramid - Crossroads Pyramid & Architecture - Bicycle Rental - The Ancient Streets of Coba & Mayan Civilization - Macanxoc Lagoon - Stelae - Stela 1 - The Pyramid of the Painted Lintel - Religion - The Ball Court 2 - Calendar - Xaibe Lookout Tower - Stela 20 of Ruler D - Nohoch Mul Pyramid - Mayans Today, Cenotes, and Farewell

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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

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