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Jan
84°F 28°C
61°F 16°C
8 in 20 cm
Feb
87°F 30°C
64°F 17°C
13 in 33 cm
Mar
91°F 32°C
66°F 18°C
6 in 16 cm
Apr
94°F 34°C
69°F 20°C
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72°F 22°C
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“Balankanché” PlanetWare.com
“The Maya Ruins Of The Yucatan Peninsula: An Archaeologist's Top Ten List” Mexicofile.com
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in Chichen Itza” Travel for Kids
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in Chichen Itza
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Deep within this cave, stalactites and stalagmites have formed a giant sacred tree of the Maya, which is surrounded by ritual offerings left by these...... more » Deep within this cave, stalactites and stalagmites have formed a giant sacred tree of the Maya, which is surrounded by ritual offerings left by these ancient people over a thousand years ago. « less
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Activities: Group tours/bus tour, Swimming
Address: Chichen Itza 97751
Mexico

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“Balankanche Cave in 1996”
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5 of 5 stars
quazyquam   1 contribution
Montana
Feb 8, 2009

My cousin and I had been all day at Chichen Itza. I picked up a road map after we left there and we were heading back to the coast. I spotted a place on the map named Balankache and told her we should check it out! We did and it was awesome. We didn't have a guide or anyone else... more

“cheesy and rushed”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 21, 2005
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I went on the cave tour in Jan. 2005. I think the place has changed their tour since the review from 2003 that I read. The cave has been opened up and there is a paved path taking you through. The tour consists of a cheesy narrative with very little actual information being played over loudspeakers throughout the cave in... more

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Chichen Itza 97751, Mexico