Piste Yuctan
“A dry, hot, small town that caters to tourists who are visiting Chichen Itza. A one industry town.
It has a few very nice hotels and a few hostel places too but in of itself is not that much to explore.”
Dorothy Bell
Name: Piste was likely just a suburb of Chichen itza (only 2.5 kilometers from the ruins) It is first mentioned in 1788 by tax collectors.
Location: Located between Merida and Cancun in the interior of the Northern Yucatan Peninsula. West of Valladolid
Weather: Hot in the summer. Hot winters.
January Average Highs 29.8C (85.6F) Lows 17.1C (62.8F)
July Average Highs 34.6C (94.3F) Lows 22.2C (72)
Population: Approximately 5,500
Elevation: Â 10 meters (30Â ft)
Founded: Populated during the time of conquest as part of Chichen Itza
Medical: Clinics, doctors, dentists
Money: ATMs
History:
Today:
Getting there:
From Cancun: Drive 180D West. 202 kilometers approximately 2 hours
Accommodation
HOTELS
RV PARKS
Piste/Chichen Itza