Having visited Chichenitza and Teotihuacan, I wasn't expecting much of this small archeological site after reading some of the other reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised! The main city center near the cenote is quite expansive with several Mayan structures (as well as a Spanish church that was built after the site was originally found five centuries ago). There's a garden near the cenote on the far end of the central plaza, and three of the standing stones (after which the site was given its name) are on the opposite side of the city center, on the right as you are heading to the temple of the Seven Dolls. It was not crowded at all but the few other groups that were there seemed to miss these standing stones all together, so keep your eyes open if you go! On the other end of the ancient white road, you'll find the temple with another standing stone right in front of it. The cenote and museum are closed for the time being, but there's an exhibit of Mayan carvings on the pathway outside the museum which was pretty cool. The cenote is full of water lilies too, which is absolutely beautiful. The admission price for foreigners came to be about 13 USD per person, which is pretty high for the lesser known archeological sites we've visited in Mexico, but honestly both my partner and I felt it was money well spent after our visit.

A Mayan ruin site very close to Merida. Just be aware that here they charge you for parking and the entrance fee is very high! The site is amazing and there are a lot of cool buildings. Unfortunately one of the more beautiful buildings is off limits but you can still enjoy its beauty.

November 21, 2020 - They are Closed due to COVID-19 and google was not updated. It will be open next year in January according to the government official at the information center down the block. The person in charge of the site should have the common courtesy to update the hours on google so people stop wasting their time driving to a closed site. Update: April 17, 2021 - The site is now half open. The ruins are open but the museum is closed for renovations and the cenote is closed. It was very hot (107 degrees Fahrenheit) so make sure to bring lots of water. The cost is 259 mxn per person (non-mexican) full price even though the cenote and museum are closed. Parking is 20 mxn. Do not bring a backpack or purse as they will make you get a locker for 50 mxn at the entrance. The ruins were better than expected. Worth the trip - you can even climb one of the pyramids to the top but be careful as the steps are very steep. Raised my review to 3 stars, they should tell you ahead of time that the museum and cenote are closed. 21 de noviembre de 2020: están cerrados debido a COVID-19 y Google no se actualizó. Abrirá el próximo año en enero, según el funcionario del gobierno en el centro de información ubicado en la misma cuadra. La persona a cargo del sitio debe tener la cortesía común de actualizar el horario en Google para que la gente deje de perder el tiempo conduciendo a un sitio cerrado.

The ruins are closed. There is no clear sign for the ruins. There is a sign saying the cenote is closed. I have visited the ruins before and they are beautiful. There is a great museum. We were very disappointed. A clear indication of closure online would be appreciated.

Good stop on the way to Progresso but not a great Mayan archaeological site. It was a cow pasture until the 1950s when some ruins were found and soon uncovered several temples and a road between them. It was probably a minor site in the Mayan world; Mayapan is much better. Cenote had been closed since 2020, not sure when it will reopen.

Although some areas are under construction (new museum, parking lot, entrance), the park is pretty well kept. I’d appreciate if visitors showed more respect for this sites in order to better preserve them

Very authentic beautiful landscape ruins. One of the best tours ever. Most friendliest staff around

Interesting place - we've been to other Mayan ruins, but what we liked about here was that there was less people and it was easier access. In addition they allowed you to go places where you can't at most other ruins. The place does need some attention and some of the trails are pretty overgrown. The museum is closed - They say it's from covid but it looks pretty rundown and I'm not sure that it was opened prior to Covid. In general the property could use some love but we still found that quite interesting.

Sadly it’s closed. A few men out front tell you that they aren’t open. It’s closed over money according my driver. I don’t know the local politics of it but I was very sad not to be able to see them. There is a cool church around the corner and a little park area with birds where I took some pictures. Don’t waste money on the ride there like I did ☹️

Not anywhere near as awesome as Uxmal or chichen itza but if you are staying in Merida it really is a must do. As of Jan 2021, both the museum and cenote are closed, which was unfortunate because every one seems to love the museum - we could only look through the window. Site is broken up into two sides, the hut pyramid on one end of a raised road and the rest of the ruins on the other end. About a 1/4 mile apart on a raised road. Bring water because if its hot out you will need it. There are also over 20 monoliths in the city, three that we found while exploring. You can also climb on the structures - but not the hut looking one.

When we went we had to pay in two separate booths, one the state fee and the other the federal fee (total 303 pesos per peso) - This is just to get in! The museum isn’t opened and being restored and the cenote isn’t opened either. We walked down one paths which was clearly a path but the path was overgrown with bushes and it didn’t feel safe. Given this, the price should have been reduced.

I went it 2006, but remember it well. Mainly because I practiced saying the name and impressed the indigenous staff members with my pronunciation. Was one on a list of small sites we went to on a day-long excursion. Not a big place, but that's what was interesting. It was obviously a special place to those who built it, but I am not sure we know why. It was just sitting there back then, we were free to roam wherever we pleased. No guides, no gift shop, just this ancient and mysterious structure sitting out there in the hot sun. While places like Chichen Itza have their place, it is the smaller sites like Dzibilchaltun that keep the mystery alive.

(Translated by Google) It is a fantastic place, it brings together the best of the south of our country, a Cenote + Archaeological Zone. To go, I recommend you bring water, a hat and a towel. It is ideal if you like to walk and explore. Note: Don't litter and most importantly enjoy the place. (Original) Es un lugar fantástico, reúne lo mejor del sur de nuestro país, un Cenote + Zona Arqueológica. Para ir te recomiendo llevar agua, gorra y toalla. Es ideal si te gusta caminar y explorar. Nota: No tires basura y lo más importante disfruta el lugar.

I'm sorry but don't waste your time and money here, we went to have breakfast and the restaurant was close, so we were forced to buy cookies, chips and cokes, we decide to go first to the museum inside the area and practically looks like no maintenance has been done in years even when they have a few beautiful pieces, we decide to take a walk to see the ruins and during that time I start talking with an old local person and at the end he told me that when he was a child he use to play in that area and that only the cenote was originally there, that some of the ruins are fake, the only thing that I can say its that the cenote looks beautiful with crystal water but don't know why it was close to the public that day, later the restaurant open but was the service was not good.... but the beer was really cold, If you have time, go and visit the place, but I don't think I will go back

Amazing archeological site. I don't get why no one is talking about this place. Dzibilchaltún is actively being studied by different archeologists. They have found evidence of +8k structures. It is a great experience, and you can climb the pyramids. I would totally recommend hiring a guide at the entrance. Victor did an amazing job guiding and walking with us all over the place. If you can, take the long tour... including the 7 dolls'house. The cenote is closed for swimming, BUT that's better for the conservation of the site. If you wanna swim, there are several places where you can do that. Even though the museum is under remodelation, I would totally recommend you to go. This is an amazing historical place where you can learn a lot about the several civilizations that lived here. It's living proof of our past.

Very expensive (280 pesos) and even no discounts for students. The entrance to the museum and to the Cenote is included but (no joke!) both of them are closed. If you carry a backpack with you, you have to pay 50 pesos more. And if you come with a car you have to pay for the parking extra. The staff is also not very nice. Inside there are some interesting ruins, but not too much and definately not worth the money. As there are so many other nice spots in Yucatan go somewhere else!

We went to this pyramid on New Year's Eve and it was empty! It happened to be on a Sunday so the access to it was free. Bring comfortable shoes and bug spray, it's a bit of a walk but worth it !

This place was amazing & the educational guide was excellent at covering all of the Mayan history & culture at this site. We got to walk to the top of the ruins and go inside, and see one of the cenotes there.

My husband and I are American and we paid with USD and received our change in Mexican Pesos. They gave us change back for 1 person as if we only purchased 1 ticket. We knew they cheated us but we figured they may need it more than us!

A wonderful archaeological site just 10 miles north of Merida. There are tons of structures to see other than the most famous like the house of the seven dolls. There are a bunch of little jungle paths you can take and explore to find ancient temples... As well as a good deal of wildlife. Definitely worth a trip.

This place was conceived as an astronomical marker by the Mayans. You still can see the masks of God Chaac in the main temple which is also an observatory. Another jewel to visit in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico. The Cenote is not open to public anymore, bit still can be enjoyed. 3 rules for your visit, observe, enjoy and leave the place as you found it,

(Translated by Google) Who came from the world and passed ... (Original) Dünya dan kimler geldi geçti...

The museum portion is closed and the cenote is closed. I still suggest going, but you will need to read the information tiles. Also- bring cash for your ticket and parking. You must check your backpack before going through the gate.

I suggest you visit the other cenotes in the area. This one charges you for parking, for lockers, to visit and any other way you can. Drip, drip, drip. The personnel were rude during my visit, which is surprising as people in Yucatan are very nice. Avoid this place.

Well preserved, clean. It has a museum, small but interesting. It has an open cenote. The tour guide John Pl was excellent, fun an interesting.

Not a bad site to visit but very expensive compared to other local sites. Cost was about $15 US per person. Bathrooms, concessions and gift shop is available.

All archeological sites are exceptional! Now, taking care of all these places is not only responsibility of the people who work there, but of all citizens. In the same way, we have the responsibility of learn about them, and preserve them.

A beautiful place near Merida. Perfect spot for a day with your family. Sunday is free entrance for Mexican citizens.

Where you can walk through ruins from 500!!! Imagine the millions of feet that have walked the same steps as you. A treasure!! Bird life is also off the hook on the edges of the site. Keep a eye out for those breathtaking beauties!!!!!

A superb example of the building technology of the previous Peoples. The long walk to the Equinox viewing structure is hot, however, there's a pathway beside the raised road to the pyramid structure You're able to climb onto most buildings.

A small site made famous by the Temple of the Seven Dolls where crowds of Hippies gather during solstices to observe sunlight shining through the temple door and windows. Wow! Price of admission is around 10 USD and they will charge you for parking. There is a nice cenote on-site that, under normal circumstances, is open for swimming. These days i hear the cenote is closed until further notice. One interesting thing about these ruins is the catholic chapel erected by the Franciscan friars in the1500s meaning, the place was occupied when the Spaniards arrived.

Very interesting place. The road in this city was 50 feet wide. Over 60K inhabitants back in day. Regional hub for many items because of gulf so close. Hot during day. Worth it to go.

I really love Dzibilchaltún, it's a very big and impressive Mayan ruin site. It's a must see, apart from Chichén Itzá!

Beautiful place! Only there briefly but would love to visit again!!

Saturday afternoon we had the whole place to ourselves! Lots of shade, nice breeze (despite the heat)! The Mayan ruins were massive and impressive. Vines and trees growing in between the cracks gave an ambiance of real adventure. The cenote was covered in water lilies! I’d love to return to see them bloom. Don’t get me wrong we really enjoyed Chichen Itza but our experience at Dzibilchaltun was magic

The last time I visited Dzibilchaltun was in the fall of '77 and as I recall, I paid $7.50MX to a parking lot attendant and maybe $50MN as an entrance fee. (In the exchange rate then, about 50c parking and maybe $3 entrance.) I'd been in Mexico less than a month and I was exploring in a rented VW bug around Merida. No museum. No guides. A few modestly rebuilt structures but a mostly untouched collection of ruins with little context beyond the books I'd read in the few days I'd been in the Yucatan. This weekend I came with my wife on her first visit to Mexico and was very pleased that we could learn from a qualified guide a lot that I'd missed. I was disappointed that the cenote was closed to swimming due to the pretext of "pollution" (I've been in the water business for a generation, so please don't blow smoke at me!), but I can understand their reasoning. I hope they can see their way to reopening soon. All in all, they have vastly improved this historic site.

This is an amazing place. It is almost feral. Well attended but also not crowded. This is a place where you are allowed to scramble over some of the archaeological Marvels. The Experience stretches out quite a distance. There's a lot of walking involved to try to see it all. It is the site of a beautiful Cenote that was closed to the public when I visited. I was disappointed to learn the museum was not open on Saturday. It looks like they're making some developments to make the park more accessible. If I was limited to one suggestion for Merida this would be it

nice archeological place to visit with friends or family, even alone !!! i recommend going early in the morning because you're going to walk a lot, you can climb some pyramids too but always check out the signs they have a store with water and energetic drinks and the bathrooms are clean and great

We visited this site on a day trip from Mérida. The site was amazing and we really enjoyed seeing the ruins, but the entrance fee included the cenote, which was closed. The museum was also closed. It seemed like there was some work being done on the area, which makes sense as to why it was closed, we were just a bit disappointed because we were expecting a cenote and museum as well. It was really cool to be able to climb the ruins!

Great Maya ruin very close to Mérida.

First, the ruins are absolutely breathtaking and soo awesome. Unfortunately that’s about all that’s good about this place. You pay full price (I’m a permanent Yucatecan resident and they still charged me almost full price) even though the cenote is closed, along with the museum. You also have to pay for parking. They basically charge where they can. And the signs are misleading because one of the signs said the archaeological site closes at 5pm and we came around 3pm so we thought we had time, but no they changed it on us and kicked us out at 4pm while laughing at us. So we were there for less than an hour and before we paid, they didn’t have the decency to tell us what time they actually closed. Be prepared to get eaten alive. We forgot bug spray and I got bitten about 10-15 times by the mosquitoes. The mosquito population is HEAVY here. Also bring lots of water and wear sunscreen or have something for shade. Be prepared for distance walking. All in all we wished we had had more time and we wish we weren’t nickeled and dimed because it makes us not want to go back since there are FAR less expensive and extremely beautiful sites (Mayapan) we would happily go to.

Dzibilchaltún was my first experience with Mayan ruins in the Yucatan, and it was eye opening. One of the few ruins you can still touch and climb on, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a more hands-on approach to their adventure. There are multiple structures that you can climb on that are fairly large, but be warned that there are some still that are blocked off. Please be respectful.

A big site, with the ability to walk up the ruins which is pretty cool. But with the museum and cenote both closed, and the ticket prices the silly local and federal prices, I think they're being a bit silly.

Interesting but you should read up on it or Google more, the information is limited

Very beautiful. You can climb and enter some of them. Very nice gift shop. Lots of walking. I would return.

We took the NCL ship tour. We had great guides who made sure we had a good experience and got some good pictures.

(Translated by Google) Excellent archeological site (Original) Excelente lugar arqueológico

Amazing and pristine window to the past. The cenote was closed due to the green algae. The only thing that I personally didn't like is that the charge a lot more money to the foreigners. It states really clear that Mexicans pay less, well I am Mexican and I proved that I am Mexican, but the clerk asked for my voting credential, my driver license, and even to sing the national anthem. Well, I am a Mexican man living in the US, so I don't have a Mexican driver license, a voting credential. However I showed him my Mexican ID and he didn't want to validate and honor because it was issued by the Mexican consulate in the US.

An interesting archeological zone

(Translated by Google) It is beautiful, its ruins, its history, the landscape you see ... it is fantastic. (Original) Es hermoso, sus ruinas su historia el paisaje que ves....es fantastico.

Went here while on a carnival cruise. The staff was amazing and knowledgeable. The ruins were awesome. I got engaged on top of the ruins while there and the staff sang a good luck song for me and now my husband on the bus ride back. It was a memorable and wonderful experience.

(Translated by Google) Visit the temple of the 7 dolls, the equinox and swim in the cenote (Original) Visita el templo de las 7 muñecas, el equinoccio y bañanate en el cenote

(Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place that even has a cenote !!! (Original) Hermoso lugar que tiene incluso un cenote!!!

(Translated by Google) I can't wait for them to open again. But we will wait. (Original) Ya no puedo esperar a que abran de nuevo. Pero esperaremos.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place, although I consider it to be somewhat neglected. They already opened it on the date of the visit but the Cenote is still closed. The lockers have been badly damaged and I think the prices are a bit high, even in times of a pandemic. The treatment of the people did not feel very good because at some points I asked questions, obviously from tourists without knowing and for the first time, and the responses of some very sparing or bad tones, disinterested. I think they forget a little that they live on that, tourism. I put 3 stars for the neglect of the place and the treatment. It is undoubtedly an archaeological wonder, impressive and very illustrative. (Original) Muy bonito lugar, aunque considero lo tienen algo descuidado. Ya lo abrieron a la fecha de la visita pero el Cenote sigue cerrado. Los lockers muy lastimados y considero que los precios están un poco elevados, aún en tiempos de pandemia. El trato de la gente no lo sentí muy bueno porque en algunos puntos hice preguntas, obviamente de turistas sin saber y por ser 1a vez, y las respuestas de algunos colaboradores muy parcas o mal tonos, desinteresados. Creo se les olvida un poco que de eso viven, del turismo. Pongo 3 estrellas por lo descuidado del lugar y el trato. Sin duda es una maravilla arqueológica, impresionante y muy ilustrativa.

(Translated by Google) Interesting and worth seeing (Original) Interessant und sehenswert

(Translated by Google) Super good attention from the guides (Original) Super buena atención de los guías

(Translated by Google) Beautiful at sunrise (Original) Hermoso al amanecer

(Translated by Google) The most surprising ruins very close to the city of Mérida, a few minutes away and with great archaeological remains. (Original) Las ruinas mas sorprendes muy cerca de la ciudad de Mérida, a unos cuantos minutos y con grandes vestigios arqueológicos.

(Translated by Google) It is so quiet and clean that it will make you want to return. Although I would recommend that you rent bicycles to be able to do the tour in you. (Original) Es tan tranquilo y limpio que te darán ganas de volver. Aunque si recomendaría que rentaran bicicletas para poder hacer el recorrido en estás.

(Translated by Google) Magical place, full of history, wonderful landscapes, excellent to spend a pleasant afternoon. (Original) Mágico lugar, lleno de historia, paisajes maravillosos, excelente para pasar una tarde agradable.

Bonito lugar para visitar,también hay un cenote

This place was really cool. There's a lot to see here, and the ruins are in fairly good shape. The tour is quite interesting as well; our guide was extremely knowledgeable about Mayan culture and history. Definitely worth checking out.

Ruins well preserved where possible, showing the mix between Mayan and European cultures in this type of settings. Nice museum and an open air cenote that invites you to go swimming

Between Merida and Progreso you will find this Mayan ruins. Nice museum and interesting to walk the site. There is also a cenote.

Our guide was great and very informative. It’s very hot, so I recommend freezing your LARGE bottle of water before you go. You will thank me. Basically any pyramid you decide to visit in Mexico, it’s a good idea to get there when they open at 8am. There are more tourists later in the day and it’s much hotter. It’s a very nice site without many people. Very peaceful. You are out in the jungle so wear mosquito repellent. I would wear pants and boots if you can. I had a snake come up behind me at Ek Balam. There are poisonous snakes in the area so be careful where you step. There are high grasses and overgrown areas.

AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE AND CLOSE TO TOWN...ITS A TOTAL TREAT!!

Beautiful hidden gem with food options, a museum, and a nearby cenote. You can't bring backpacks into the museum but there are lockers available.

It was reasonable to get here in an Uber from Merida. Nice and close and not a lot of walking at this site. We paid 450 pesos for an English-speaking guide and he was great. You can enjoy some time in the cenote if you like, to cool off. A lot of people were enjoying it.

(Translated by Google) Great experience (Original) Gran experiencia

(Translated by Google) His. Museum with. The history. From very old towns. Asta the flourishing of the very illustrative enequena industry and the ruins of. The constructions. They keep the past of one. Culture. That flourished. Make. Many years. The most beautiful cenote with water. So crystal clear. That invites you to try it. And enjoy a very refreshing moment which I wished after I did not miss. I hope they decide to visit him soon (Original) Su. Museo con. La historia. Desde pueblos muy antiguos. Asta el florecimiento de la industria enequena muy ilustrativa y las ruinas de. Las contrucciones. Que guardan el pasado de una. Cultura. Que floreció. Hace. Muchos años. Lo más hermoso el cenote con agua. Tan cristalina. Que te invita a a probarla. Y disfrutar de un momento muy refrescante el cual dese luego que no me perdi. Ojalá se decidan visitarlo pronto

(Translated by Google) It is a place you definitely have to go (Original) Es un lugar al que definitivamente tienes que ir

Cenote is beautiful. Good to swim in. Just the right amount of ruins to observe. Can make it around with a swim in about 90 mins

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, careful although it is worrying that so many people enter the cenote ... those of the 3rd age do not pay, the museum although small, has very beautiful and interesting pieces (Original) Hermosos lugar, cuidado aunque es preocupante que entre al cenote tanta gente...los de la 3.ª edad no pagamos, el museo aunque pequeño, tiene piezas muy hermosas e interesantes

(Translated by Google) The cenote and the pyramids. (Original) El cenote y las pirámides.

(Translated by Google) The temple of the 7 dolls, you have to visit it, visit it is worth it! Local souvenirs11 ValentínC.M. they give a good price !!! (Original) El templo de las 7 muñecas,hay que recorrerlo,visitarlo vale la pena! Souvenirs local11 ValentínC.M. dan buen precio!!!

(Translated by Google) Its cenote is luxurious (Original) Su cenote está de lujo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

Fascinating place to study the past

(Translated by Google) I would love to return is a good place to enjoy 🤩💖 (Original) Me encantaría regresar es un buen lugar para disfrutar 🤩💖

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Dzibilchaltún is a Mayan archaeological site, located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, approximately 17 kilometers north of Mérida, the state capital. The most famous structure is the Temple of the Seven Dolls, named after seven small clay figurines found on the site when the temple was excavated by archaeologists in the 1950s. (Original) Dzibilchaltún es un sitio arqueológico maya, ubicado en el estado mexicano de Yucatán, aproximadamente 17 kilómetros al norte de Mérida, la capital del estado. La estructura más famosa es el templo de las Siete Muñecas, nombrado así, debido a siete pequeñas figurillas de barro encontradas en el sitio, cuando el templo fue excavado por arqueólogos, en la década de los años 50.

(Translated by Google) Excellent archaeological zone just 19 minutes from Mérida. It has a museum and a beautiful cenote in which to cool off after visiting the entire area. (Original) Excelente zona arqueológica a solamente 19 minutos de Mérida. Cuenta con museo y un hermoso cenote en el cual refrescarse después de visitar toda la zona.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beautiful without words a natural work of art a spectacular cenote..crystalline water .... next to beautiful archaeological monuments .. (Original) Hermoso hermoso sin palabras una obra de arte natural un cenote espectacular..agua cristalina....junto a monumentos arqueológicos hermosos..

(Translated by Google) The beautiful place! Very well preserved, it has a small museum consisting of two rooms, it is very worth seeing. It has several small buildings and an open cenote. There are no taxis or trucks to get there so if you don't have a car you must take a motorcycle taxi to chablekal, from there a fish tank takes you to Mérida. Price for Mexicans in 2019: 125, for Yucatecans 75 (carry INE) and for foreigners 227. (Original) El lugar precioso! Muy bien conservado, tiene un pequeño museo que consiste en dos salas, vale mucho la pena verlo. Tiene varios pequeños edificios y un cenote abierto. No hay taxis ni camiones para llegar entonces si no tienes coche debes tomar un moto taxi a chablekal, de ahí una pecera te lleva a Mérida. Precio Para los mexicanos en 2019: 125, para yucatecos 75 (llevar INE) y para extranjeros 227.

Beautiful swim in the Cenote

Beautiful site rich in history. Awe inspiring!

(Translated by Google) What a beautiful place is one of the best in the country (Original) Que lugar tan hermoso es de los mejores del pais