Cancún Favorite Tips by Fullmoonfever

Climbing the temple Chichen Itza Review

Favorite thing: When we were at Chichen Itza, I took some great photos from the top of the KulKulkan Temple. Recently I was told by another VT member that went there last month (07-2006) that people are no longer allowed to climb the Temple. Apparently there had been some falling accidents.

Chichen Itza Light and sound show Chichen Itza Review

Favorite thing: In the late evening there is a light and sound show. It starts at 8pm. We did not stay for this, (we had been there all day in 98 degree temps), but I did hear that its well worth seeing. The cost if I remember correctly was about 35 pesos, or $3.50. This is of course in addition to the admission price.

Admission price to Chichen Itza Chichen Itza Review

Favorite thing: The admission price is 75 pesos, which was about $7.50 in 2002. Of course there are many tour buses that go to the ruins. Those often cost $55/$75 person, quiet expensive!! In some of the higher end resorts a few tours are included in the price of the resort. This was the case where we stayed.

Warning!!!!!!!!

Favorite thing: As you know a bad hurricane hit this area late last fall...and there was a lot of damage. From what I can tell by looking at the Cancun/hotels/resort sites online everything is fine...but I have heard that this is not always the case. So if you're thinking about going to this area...especially Cozamel or Cancun I definitely suggest talking with a travel agent first and not booking your trip or hotel online directly with the resort.

A party tip

Favorite thing: A fact everyone should keep in mind when booking a resort or hotel in Cancun is that it has a reputation as a party town...and it is!!!! And some hotels attract these kind of vacationers.
Its not a bad thing, just keep this in mind. I believe that the less expensive hotels would have the most party people and the parties go on all night.!!!!!!!!