Chichén-Itzá

City in Yucatán, Mexico

Overview

Chichén-Itzá is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico, famous for its iconic Mayan ruins and lively local culture. While most visitors come for the archaeological wonders, the city offers a welcoming atmosphere, traditional cuisine, and colorful villages surrounding the site.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Yucatán
Population
18,000
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.67°, -88.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
63
Monthly Cost
$914
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$400
Cashless
18
English
23
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
10.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1211 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CZA
Distance
13 km

Neighborhoods

Partial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.