Top 3 Most Visited Mayan Sites in Yucatán 2025

Yucatán, Mexico — Archaeological sites are among the main tourist attractions in Yucatán due to their history, architectural beauty, and cultural relevance, drawing thousands of tourists from across Mexico and other countries each year to admire their grandeur up close.

The most visited site in the country is Chichén Itzá, surpassing Teotihuacán, which closed 2025 with over 2 million visitors. However, it is not the only one, as there are others that, while not reaching those numbers, remain among the most popular.

Which Are Yucatán’s Most Visited Archaeological Sites in 2025?

Coming to Yucatán and not visiting an ancient Mayan city is like not having come. It is a stop that cannot be missed on a tour, just like visiting the beaches and cenotes, but not everything is Chichén Itzá; there are also other archaeological sites to discover.

According to statistics from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), these were the most visited archaeological sites in Yucatán from January to December 2025:

• Uxmal: 244,755 people
• Ek Balam: 134,499 people
• Dzibilchaltún: 43,753 people

As an interesting fact, the three combined do not even account for 15% of the total annual visitors, and one barely reaches 0.06%, making it the least visited archaeological site in Yucatán for several years.

Which Was the Least Visited Archaeological Site in Yucatán in 2025?

With only 1,798 visitors in the year, Chacmultún remains the least popular, despite being a gem of the Ruta Puuc, as during its peak years, it was the most relevant city in the eastern Mayan territory.

This archaeological site is located 130 kilometers southeast of Mérida. To get there, take federal highway 180; upon reaching the magical town of Tekax, drive to the communities of Canek, Kancab, and Chacmultún.

Which Archaeological Sites Are Closed to the Public in Yucatán?

Unfortunately, not all archaeological sites in Yucatán are open to the public, as currently, at least three cannot receive visitors for various reasons, ranging from rehabilitation issues to ejidal conflicts.

Mayapán, Balamcanché, and Loltún are the ones that are closed; the latter could reopen during 2026, after 5 years. It should be remembered that the caves suffered damage from flooding after Tropical Storm Cristóbal in 2020.