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Piramide de Kukulkan, Chichen itza
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Mexico North America Travel Guides

The Complete Guide to Visiting Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

(Last Updated On: November 14, 2022)

Planning on visiting Chichen Itza, the great Mayan ruins during your stay in Yucatan? Keep reading for your guide to visiting the world wonder.

Visiting the ancient Maya citadel of Chichen Itza is a must on any Yucatan itinerary. Having held UNESCO world heritage status since 1988 and being one of the new seven wonders of the world you simply can’t overlook this monumental creation when in Yucatan.

This citadel was probably one of the largest and most powerful in the Mayan Kingdom and contains many temples, ball courts, platforms and civic buildings.

So why visit Chichen Itza? Visiting Chichen Itza makes for the most authentic glimpse into Mexico’s rich history.  There are many ways to visit this pre-Colombian site, however, the way you choose to do so will also have an impact on your experience here.

If you’d like the place to yourself and the opportunity to contemplate almost 2,000 years of history, peacefully, keep reading.

I’ll explain everything you need to know about visiting Chichen Itza in this Chichen Itza guide- without the crowds.

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Visiting Chichen Itza: The Ultimate Guide hide
1 The Best Time to Visit Chichen Itza
2 Visiting Chichen Itza Need-to-Knows
3 Getting to Chichen Itza Mexico
3.1 Colectivo
3.2 Car
3.3 Tour
4 Top Tips for Visiting Chichen Itza
5 Visiting Chichen Itza: What to See
5.1 El Castillo
5.2 The Great Ball Court
5.3 Skull Platform
5.4 The platform of the Eagles and Jaguars
5.5 Cenote Sagrado

Chichén Itzá Mexico can easily be reached from Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Merida and the closest option, Valladolid.

In order to be one of the first people through the door, I’d highly recommend staying in the beautiful, colonial town of Valladolid for at least one night and making your way to the ruins the next morning.

If you’re travelling in from further away you have two options. Rent a car or join a tour.

You can also take a bus but note that you probably won’t be at Chichen Itza as it opens, if this doesn’t bother you then you can search here for the best ADO bus options.

To get the best deals on car rentals, I always use Discover Cars for the best deals in Mexico without any hidden charges. Feel free to search using the form below.

If you’d like to visit these ancient ruins in peace or to take a cracker of a photo with no people in it, you’ll have to get to Chichen Itza right as it opens at 8 am.

This way you can buy your ticket with no queues, simply breeze through the entrance and into the compound to enjoy it in its early morning light.

From 8 am, you’ll have about 2 hours to explore the ruins before the headphone-clad, umbrella-waving tour groups arrive.

If getting there at 8 am doesn’t work for you, try to get there at about 3 pm- by then most of the tour groups will have disappeared and it should also be quieter. 

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These two photos of the famous pyramid were taken three hours apart. The first at 8 am and the other at 11.00 am, as I was leaving. I also visited in the low season.

Chichen Itza main pyramid woman standing in front of
Chichen Itza main pyramid with crowds

The Best Time to Visit Chichen Itza

Generally, the best time to go to Chichen Itza and Yucatan, in general, is the dry winter period. The months of November- March are cooler and dry making it an ideal time of year to visit the Chichen Itza ruins.

The summer months of June-October are hot, humid and rainy making it a little more difficult to visit. There isn’t much shelter at the Chichen Itza site so visiting during a rainstorm isn’t ideal.

The dry season, however, is the high season so you can expect many more people at this time. During the summer months, there are much fewer crowds.

I’d recommend choosing the shoulder month of March/November to visit Chichen Itza or if you’re flexible with time, you can aim to visit on a dry day in the wet season (it doesn’t rain every day).

Visiting Chichen Itza Need-to-Knows

↠ The entrance fee is 571 pesos ( $30/£25).  You also have to pay for parking if you visit in your own rental car. Parking right next to the entrance costs an additional 80 pesos.

Chichen Itza opening hours are from 8 am-5 pm.

It’s located 40km to the West of Valladolid, 200km from Cancun and 123km from Merida. 

How much time to visit Chichen Itza? Allow for about 2-3 hours to see the site well.

For the latest information on rules and regulations check the Chichen Itza official website here.

There is a way to enter Chichen Itza before it officially opens at 8 am but the only way is with a tour. Check out this tour here that gives your early access to the site.

Getting to Chichen Itza Mexico

Colectivo

The most budget-friendly way of getting to Chichen Itza is by colectivo (shared minivan) from Valladolid. They leave when full from a little car park on Calle 39 between Calles 44 and 46.

The first one leaves at about 7 am. If you leave then, you’ll get to Chichen Itza as it opens, beating most of the souvenir sellers to their posts. The colectivo costs 35 pesos ($2) each way. 

On the way back you can simply hail one down from the car park from where they dropped you off. They pass through every 20 minutes or so.  Note that not all drivers work on a Sunday, therefore there is a reduced service.

Car

Renting a car is the fastest and best way to get to Chichen Itza and this way you can fully control your arrival time.

There are many rental agencies in Tulum, Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. My personal choice is Discover Cars as they offer some of the best deals around. They are reputable and provide a great service.

Book a car in Mexico with Discover Cars here

Tour

If you prefer the ease of a tour to Chichen Itza, there are many that can be booked from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum.

Tours are great as you really get to know the Maya ruins through the knowledgeable Chichen Itza tour guide on hand to explain the history of the site and the Mayan way of life.

Just try to book with operators which promise the earliest arrival time.


Read more: Valladolid to Chichen Itza – How to Get to the World Wonder

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Top Tips for Visiting Chichen Itza

↠ Wear comfortable shoes – probably my biggest Chichen Itza travel tip this goes without saying- the Chichen Itza grounds are pretty big and you’ll be doing a lot of walking. Make sure to visit Chichen Itza comfortably.

↠ You won’t be able to use your tripod. Tripods aren’t allowed at Chichen Itza even small gorilla pods. They are seen as professional equipment and you’ll need special permission to use one at the site. It’s best to leave your tripod at home. There is nothing stopping you from using a tree or a friend’s shoulder, however.

↠ Bring your own drinks and snacks but leave them in the car (or hide them deep in your bag). Food from sellers around Chichen Itza is, as you probably imagined, dreadfully expensive by Mexican standards and not all that healthy so try to bring snacks and water with you.

Chichen Itza is also full of glorious green spots around the temples where you can sit under a tree, enjoy its shade and the birdsong around you and have a small snack.

Technically you aren’t allowed any food and drink inside with you apart from water so if you’re planning to bring snacks put them at the bottom of your backpack.

↠ Bring cash. Credit cards are accepted but discouraged.

↠ Consider the services of an official Chichen Itza guide – a guide to Chichen Itza can be hired at the entrance of the site and it’s something worth considering if you’d like to learn more about the history of the Mayans and this sacred site. 

Visiting Chichen Itza: What to See

So what can you see in Chichen Itza? Around the site of Chichen Itza, you’ll find many ruins of buildings that once were temples, civic squares and even sports stadiums. The most noteworthy places to visit in Chichen Itza are explained below.

There aren’t many Chichen Itza things to do as such, the main thing to do is to walk around and see the ruins while learning about the history of the Mayan kingdom here.

El Castillo

Also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, the Mesoamerica serpent deity, this 30-metre pyramid with the temple on top will be the first thing you see as you enter. It is now the most recognisable symbol of Chichen Itza.

During the weeks running down to the spring equinox, the pyramid casts a series of rectangular shadows on the western staircase giving the effect of a wiggly serpent descending the balustrade- a pretty marvellous way to evoke the serpent god on the temple.

Chichen Itza main pyramid
Chichen Itza main pyramid snakes
Chichen Itza main pyramid
Chichen Itza main pyramid stair details

The Great Ball Court

Many ball courts have been found at Chichen Itza but this one just north-west of El Castillo is the largest and most impressive in ancient Mesoamerica.

At both ends, you’ll find temples and on the sides, long platforms with high walls. Two giant rings can be found in the middle with serpent motifs engraved on them.

The most impressive feature of the ball court is the acoustics. No doubt you’ll see guides with tour groups demonstrating them- in some places sounds can carry for 4-5 echoes. 

Also, look out of the bas-relief carving of a decapitated ballgame player and the many wiggling serpents representing the squirting blood from the wound.

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mayan carvings on the great ball court
chichen itza temple details
mayan carving details

Skull Platform

Just behind the ball court don’t miss this impressive skull platform- a metre high platform depicting many stylised skulls.

chichen itza skull carvings

The platform of the Eagles and Jaguars

A low structure just next to the skull platform, the impressive carvings of which are especially gruesome, depicting eagles and jaguars feasting on human hearts.

chichen itza carvings
chichen itza carvings of a jaguar

Cenote Sagrado

This cenote, or natural sinkhole, located to the north of the site was a Mayan pilgrimage site. During times of drought, people would make sacrifices to the gods, praying for rain.

Unlike the other beautiful cenotes in the area, the rather gruesome history and mucky green colour don’t make it an attractive place for swimming. 

cenote at chichen itza

Make sure to leave your comments and questions below about this Chichen Itza guide, I’d love to hear from you.

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  • Flossie McCowald
    November 19, 2019

    Oh, such fabulous tips! I haven’t been to Chichen Itza since I was a teen, but I really want to take my own kids there. Someday!

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      Flossie McCowald
      November 20, 2019

      Thanks so much. Hope to manage to get there again soon in that case.

      Reply
  • Alexandra Booze
    November 19, 2019

    Mexico is hands down my favorite country! I visited in 2018 but I didn’t get a chance to go here. Thank you for all of the tips on when to beat the crowds! Very helpful!

    Reply
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      Alexandra Booze
      November 20, 2019

      Great glad to hear it. It’s definitely up there for me too! Hope you get the chance to go again.

      Reply
  • Nomads RTW
    November 20, 2019

    Visiting chichen Itza with no crowds already sounds wonderful! Love this kind of places and the history behind.

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      Nomads RTW
      November 20, 2019

      Yeah it definitely is. Such a great place to learn more about the Mayans.

      Reply
  • Iuliya
    November 20, 2019

    Chichen Itza is absolutely on my bucketlist of things to do. And your photos are gorgeous!

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      Iuliya
      November 20, 2019

      Great to hear- I hope to get there someday! Thanks so much

      Reply
  • tarund
    November 20, 2019

    definitely be worth a day trip for the family and an excellent history learning opportunity! when is it better to go – in the morning or late afternoon so you can get some epic sunset insta pics?

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      tarund
      November 20, 2019

      Yes! So much history to learn here. No sunrise or sunset here unfortunately. It opens at 8am and closed at 5pm. Sunrise was too early and sunset too late. ;( To beat the crowds though and catch the earliest morning light arriving at 8am is a must.

      Reply
  • Tamera
    November 20, 2019

    This is great! I hate crowds and love budget-friendly travel (who doesn’t?!), so I’m going to keep this handy

    Reply
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      Tamera
      November 29, 2019

      Yes exactly!! Thats awesome, hope you visit soon. It’s well worth it.

      Reply

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Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
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- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
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- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
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- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
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Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
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- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
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Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ - Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle - Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. - Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall. - Photograph Florianska street - Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow - Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro - Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter. - Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. - Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? #krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
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Slow afternoons under the olives 🫒 Patiently waiting for summer to come around again ☀️ Who’s with me? #thatmediterraneanlife #meditteranean #mallorcaisland #mallorcagram #mallorcaparadise
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The more I read about food, diet and health online, the more confused I get. ‘Experts’ pushing diets and programs that aren’t based on any kind of scientific evidence, fad diets, opinions and then there are all the ‘scientific’ articles to get through. 
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If you have ever launched yourself into this world, researching what might be best for your health (which I’m pretty sure you have) then you might have also been left feeling confused and demotivated. 
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I feel that every 10 minutes someone’s talking about the best new way to eat and stay healthy. Of course not all of it is fiction but going through it all and even absorbing it kinda feels like a full time job. 
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There are a few things that have helped me however when it comes to this diet and wellness overwhelm and I wanted to share them with you today. 
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Firstly our diet and what we eat is very personal. No one will know more about what works for you than you so don’t take on diets and programs just because other people are trying them out. 
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Secondly, just like the fashion industry has trends, the world of wellness and food is also beginning to see these trends. In the last 15 years so many fad diets and trends have surfaced only to be deeply buried again a few years later. These trends are just businesses that earn individuals a lot of money so be weary of them. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Trust what’s worked for humans for thousands of years. Before the invention of processed foods what did people eat? Just ask your grandparents what and how they ate. It’s this type of eating that has worked for human beings for thousands of years. 
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If in doubt always circle back to natural, organic, fresh food that comes directly from the earth. ✨🙏
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to learning more about health and diet? What’s worked for you? 🙏🤗

#wellnessthatworks #selfcarefirst #selfcaretips #travelandwellness #wellnesstravel
The more I read about food, diet and health online, the more confused I get. ‘Experts’ pushing diets and programs that aren’t based on any kind of scientific evidence, fad diets, opinions and then there are all the ‘scientific’ articles to get through. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you have ever launched yourself into this world, researching what might be best for your health (which I’m pretty sure you have) then you might have also been left feeling confused and demotivated. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I feel that every 10 minutes someone’s talking about the best new way to eat and stay healthy. Of course not all of it is fiction but going through it all and even absorbing it kinda feels like a full time job. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There are a few things that have helped me however when it comes to this diet and wellness overwhelm and I wanted to share them with you today. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Firstly our diet and what we eat is very personal. No one will know more about what works for you than you so don’t take on diets and programs just because other people are trying them out. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Secondly, just like the fashion industry has trends, the world of wellness and food is also beginning to see these trends. In the last 15 years so many fad diets and trends have surfaced only to be deeply buried again a few years later. These trends are just businesses that earn individuals a lot of money so be weary of them. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Trust what’s worked for humans for thousands of years. Before the invention of processed foods what did people eat? Just ask your grandparents what and how they ate. It’s this type of eating that has worked for human beings for thousands of years. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If in doubt always circle back to natural, organic, fresh food that comes directly from the earth. ✨🙏
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to learning more about health and diet? What’s worked for you? 🙏🤗

#wellnessthatworks #selfcarefirst #selfcaretips #travelandwellness #wellnesstravel
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The more I read about food, diet and health online, the more confused I get. ‘Experts’ pushing diets and programs that aren’t based on any kind of scientific evidence, fad diets, opinions and then there are all the ‘scientific’ articles to get through. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you have ever launched yourself into this world, researching what might be best for your health (which I’m pretty sure you have) then you might have also been left feeling confused and demotivated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I feel that every 10 minutes someone’s talking about the best new way to eat and stay healthy. Of course not all of it is fiction but going through it all and even absorbing it kinda feels like a full time job. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are a few things that have helped me however when it comes to this diet and wellness overwhelm and I wanted to share them with you today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Firstly our diet and what we eat is very personal. No one will know more about what works for you than you so don’t take on diets and programs just because other people are trying them out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Secondly, just like the fashion industry has trends, the world of wellness and food is also beginning to see these trends. In the last 15 years so many fad diets and trends have surfaced only to be deeply buried again a few years later. These trends are just businesses that earn individuals a lot of money so be weary of them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Trust what’s worked for humans for thousands of years. Before the invention of processed foods what did people eat? Just ask your grandparents what and how they ate. It’s this type of eating that has worked for human beings for thousands of years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If in doubt always circle back to natural, organic, fresh food that comes directly from the earth. ✨🙏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to learning more about health and diet? What’s worked for you? 🙏🤗 #wellnessthatworks #selfcarefirst #selfcaretips #travelandwellness #wellnesstravel
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Crisp winter walks in Alberobello. 

This is one of Puglia’s most visited towns, famous for its unique trullo architecture, these small dwellings go back centuries. 

I couldn’t help myself coming back in winter and exploring it all again. 

Have you heard about Alberobello? ✨

#alberobello #alberobellotrulli #alberobelloexperience #thisispuglia #pugliagram
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Crisp winter walks in Alberobello. This is one of Puglia’s most visited towns, famous for its unique trullo architecture, these small dwellings go back centuries. I couldn’t help myself coming back in winter and exploring it all again. Have you heard about Alberobello? ✨ #alberobello #alberobellotrulli #alberobelloexperience #thisispuglia #pugliagram
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Welcome (back) to Puglia, Italy. 

So excited to be back in Puglia and making it my home base for the foreseeable future ✨ 

After visiting for the first time last year, I noticed there’s definitely something that keeps pulling me back here. I can’t wait to dive deep into some new projects here, both long and short term and take you all along with me. 

Being here in January can’t be more different compared to summer but I super impatient for more sun and to explore more.

Who has plans to visit the south of Italy in 2023? 

#pugliagram #puglia_state_of_mind #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
Welcome (back) to Puglia, Italy. 

So excited to be back in Puglia and making it my home base for the foreseeable future ✨ 

After visiting for the first time last year, I noticed there’s definitely something that keeps pulling me back here. I can’t wait to dive deep into some new projects here, both long and short term and take you all along with me. 

Being here in January can’t be more different compared to summer but I super impatient for more sun and to explore more.

Who has plans to visit the south of Italy in 2023? 

#pugliagram #puglia_state_of_mind #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
Welcome (back) to Puglia, Italy. 

So excited to be back in Puglia and making it my home base for the foreseeable future ✨ 

After visiting for the first time last year, I noticed there’s definitely something that keeps pulling me back here. I can’t wait to dive deep into some new projects here, both long and short term and take you all along with me. 

Being here in January can’t be more different compared to summer but I super impatient for more sun and to explore more.

Who has plans to visit the south of Italy in 2023? 

#pugliagram #puglia_state_of_mind #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
Welcome (back) to Puglia, Italy. 

So excited to be back in Puglia and making it my home base for the foreseeable future ✨ 

After visiting for the first time last year, I noticed there’s definitely something that keeps pulling me back here. I can’t wait to dive deep into some new projects here, both long and short term and take you all along with me. 

Being here in January can’t be more different compared to summer but I super impatient for more sun and to explore more.

Who has plans to visit the south of Italy in 2023? 

#pugliagram #puglia_state_of_mind #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
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Welcome (back) to Puglia, Italy. So excited to be back in Puglia and making it my home base for the foreseeable future ✨ After visiting for the first time last year, I noticed there’s definitely something that keeps pulling me back here. I can’t wait to dive deep into some new projects here, both long and short term and take you all along with me. Being here in January can’t be more different compared to summer but I super impatient for more sun and to explore more. Who has plans to visit the south of Italy in 2023? #pugliagram #puglia_state_of_mind #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
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Cool, crisp mountain air, golden morning light, a fleeting moment. Time in nature makes everything better ✨ 

#plitvickajezera #plitvicelakes #plitvicenationalpark #plitvice #visitcroatia
Cool, crisp mountain air, golden morning light, a fleeting moment. Time in nature makes everything better ✨ 

#plitvickajezera #plitvicelakes #plitvicenationalpark #plitvice #visitcroatia
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Cool, crisp mountain air, golden morning light, a fleeting moment. Time in nature makes everything better ✨ #plitvickajezera #plitvicelakes #plitvicenationalpark #plitvice #visitcroatia
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Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 

Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. 

Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. 
SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ 

- Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle
- Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. 
- Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall.
- Photograph Florianska street
- Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow 
- Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro
- Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter.
- Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. 
- Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. 

Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? 

#krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
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Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱 Considering a budget friendly European weekend escape? Make sure to put Krakow, Poland on your bucket list. Small enough to cover in two days (if you must) Krakow is home to some of Poland’s most important historical and cultural sights. Here are some things not to miss when in Krakow. SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER 🗒️ - Explore the grounds and churches of Wawel Castle - Visit St. Mary’s Basilica and the incredible altar. - Stroll around the main square and browse the Sukiennice- the old cloth hall. - Photograph Florianska street - Grab a drink at the boho ruin bars in Kazimierz. We loved @alchemiakrakow - Eat pierogi at Mirror Bistro - Explore Kazimierz- the hip Jewish quarter. - Splurge on an delicious meal at Szara Ges. - Take a day trip to Auschwitz to learn about recent history. Is Krakow on your bucket list yet? #krakow #kraków #krakowpoland #cracow #cracow360
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