Mérida, Yucatán — Residents of Yucatán can visit the Chichén Itzá archaeological site free of charge any day of the week, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has confirmed.
The benefit, which remains in effect in 2026, applies to people living in any of the state’s 106 municipalities. To enter without paying, visitors must present a valid official ID that proves their current address in Yucatán.
Unlike the free admission on Sundays, which is available to all Mexican nationals and foreign residents in Mexico, the Yucatán resident benefit waives the federal access fee from Monday through Sunday.
How to Enter for Free
According to INAH, residents of any of Yucatán’s 106 municipalities are exempt from the federal admission fee to the Chichén Itzá archaeological zone every day of the week. The requirements are:
- Reside in one of Yucatán’s 106 municipalities.
- Present a valid official ID showing the current address.
With this benefit, residents can explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World without paying the federal access fee.
Standard Admission Fees in 2026
For visitors who do not qualify for an exemption, the federal admission fee remains at 105 pesos in 2026, according to the update by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit under the Federal Fees Law.
Additionally, since April 27, 2026, the INAH-AAFY Single Ticket has been implemented, a coordinated scheme between the federal and Yucatán governments that allows payment of both federal and state fees at a single point, streamlining entry to the archaeological site.
