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Dzibilchaltún Archaeological Zone
Maya city with the Temple of the Seven Dolls, a cenote and a fine museum, 20 minutes from Progreso.
Typical duration
120 min
Price
About MXN 105 (≈ €5.4 / $5.8)
From port
30 km / 18.6 mi
Transfer time
35 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Opening time (8am); the museum is closed on Mondays
Dzibilchaltún was inhabited for around 2,000 years and is the easiest Maya site to reach from the ship. A white sacbé (causeway) leads from the central plaza, with its Spanish open chapel, to the Temple of the Seven Dolls, named after seven clay figurines found inside and famous for its equinox sunrise alignment. The Cenote Xlacah is a deep natural pool beside the plaza; swimming is currently restricted. The Museo del Pueblo Maya at the entrance is one of the best small museums in Yucatán. The site has little shade, so start early.
Getting there from the port
Taxi or Uber from the shuttle drop-off (about 20 minutes); agree a waiting time for the return.