Located amidst the heart of the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza, Yucatan
at the historical Hacienda Chichen Resort.
We are located within the gardens of the Hacienda Chichen Resort, a short walk from the archaeological park of the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico.  While you do not need to be a guest staying at the Hacienda Chichen Resort in order to have a spa appointment at Yaxkin Spa, all Spa guests must check-in with the Hacienda Chichen Resort's front desk prior to their spa appointment.
Yaxkin Spa
at Hacienda Chichen Resort
Zona Hotelera de Chichen Itza
KM.120 Carretera Libre 180 Merida-Valladolid, C.P. 97751
Chichen Itza,  Yucatan, Mexico

Driving Directions From Cancun
Before you embark, make sure that you have cash, at least a couple hundred Mexican pesos, to pay both tolls you will encounter: one at the state line & another when you exit in Piste.  
  1. Just south of Cancun Airport, on freeway 307, you will find the exit towards Merida & Chichen Itza. Make a right onto this one-lane road towards toll (cuota in Spanish) highway 180D.
  2. Take Highway 180D westbound towards Valladolid & then onward to Chichen Itza/Piste.
  3. You will encounter your first toll booth at the state line, crossing from Quintana Roo into Yucatan.  This toll booth has a Customs check point, that may or not be open.  If it is, you will be directed to push a customs check button before proceeding to the toll booth station.  There are free public restrooms available, as well as a small concession stand.
    * Prior to the exit for Valladolid, there will be a rest stop with public restrooms, small restaurants, small convenience stores, a coffee shop, & a gas station in the median.
  4. The next tool booth you will encounter is the one for Chichen Itza/Piste. Stay towards your right & tell the toll booth worker you want to go to Piste in order to pay the correct toll & exit.
  5. Follow the signs towards Piste [see image 1].  Be careful with the various speed bumps, raised cross walks, etc.  Go through the town, making a left turn at the junction after the town square.
  6. Stay towards the left at the fork, near the main entrance to the archaeological park of Chichen Itza, & continue on the freeway 180 towards Cancun/Valladolid [see image 2].
    * If you accidentally go straight, you can always make a U-turn & resume your course.
  7. You will see a sign on your right alerting you of the upcoming exit for the Hacienda Chichen Resort & Yaxkin Spa [see image 3].  As can be seen in the map above, you will make a sharp righthand turn onto the street leading to Chichen Itza's historic hotel zone or Zona Hotelera [see image 4].
  8. Towards the end of this road, you will see the entrance to the Hacienda Chichen Resort & Yaxkin Spa on your left [see image 5].  Go to the parking lot & check-in at the reception.

Driving Directions From Riviera Maya, Tulum, & Playa Del Carmen

If you are staying along the Maya Riviera, you can choose to travel north on federal highway 307 towards Cancun & then use the directions above.

If you are south of Playa del Carmen, you can also drive further south on federal highway 307 to the town of Tulum & make a right towards Coba/Valladolid.  This highway has recently been updated & is very comfortable to drive.
  1. Turn onto freeway 109 towards Coba from freeway 307 at the junction near Tulum.  Head northwest.
  2. Once you near Coba, you will encounter a roundabout.  Follow the signs towards Valladolid.
  3. Freeway 109 ends at a junction with freeway 180 near the town of Chemax.  Make a left towards Valladolid.
  4. Once in Valladolid, you can choose to make your way to toll (cuota in Spanish) highway 180D or continue on freeway 180 towards Chichen Itza.  The map on the right depicts the route should you choose to remain on freeway 180.
    *There is currently ongoing road work expanding freeway 180 between Valladolid & Chichen Itza.  Please drive with caution.
  5. Continuing on freeway 180 towards Chichen Itza, you will pass the following towns: Ebtun (where the jail is located), Cuncupuil, Kaua, & finally Xcaalacoop.
  6. After passing the town of Xcaalacoop, you will continue driving for another 6 KM.  You will see a fork in the road.  Slow down & carefully make a left at the fork.
  7. Follow this road down until you see the sign for the Hacienda Chichen Resort & Yaxkin Spa on your left. Go to the parking lot & check-in at the reception.

Nearest International Airports

Cancun International Airport (airport code: CUN) is located the city of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, about 2 hours east of Chichen Itza.

Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (airport code: MID) is located in the city of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, about 2 hours west of Chichen Itza.

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