Using a good camera has a price.At the Chichen Itza entrance they carry our bag checks and they will charge you an additional fee to use professional cameras, including Go Pros. The price for is only just over $2 USD.
Can you touch Chichen Itza?
Of all the sites, Chichen Itza is the one most closed off. If touching the ruins is important, skip it. There are barriers around most of them.
What do I need to know before going to Chichen Itza?
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Chichén Itzá
- Arrive early. …
- Or arrive late. …
- Avoid Sundays and national holidays. …
- Get prepared. …
- Stay overnight. …
- Buy your ticket (twice). …
- You can't climb the pyramids or swim in the cenotes. …
- It's impossible to avoid the souvenir sellers.
Can you take pictures at Chichen Itza?
Are you allowed to take pictures of the pyramids?
In the Valley of the Kings you're not permitted to take photos in the tombs but you just carry your camera with you…… there are guards there who seem to be watching for that (or waiting for a tip so you can take the pic) – same experience at Abu Simbel.
Are pictures allowed in pyramids?
Visitors are generally allowed to take photographs using non-flash photography equipment, such as smartphones or cameras, but it is important to follow the guidelines and rules set by the authorities to ensure the preservation of this ancient wonder of the world.
Why are people clapping at Chichen Itza?
The chirp and rasping whisper of an echo were believed to be the voice of the god. The birdsong may be no coincidence. According to some acoustic specialists, it mirrors the call of the resplendent quetzal, a gorgeous bird cloaked in an opulent array of green and red feathers.
Can you see monkeys at Chichen Itza?
The reserve is home to jaguar, puma, ocelot, monkeys, turtles, peccaries and a huge variety of land and aquatic birds.