Can you still climb to the top of Chichen Itza?

Answer 1

As others have said no, but if you get there at the right time of day you can go inside the pyramid of Kulkukan (El Castillo) and see a Jaguar thrown and a Chac Mol from an earlier pyramid. There's a picture of both on the sites below:

http://www.delange.org/ChichenItza/ChichenItza.htm
http://www.jqjacobs.net/mesoamerica/chichen.html

I'll look round and see if I can find the hours but I believe it's only for a couple of hours everyday.

Edit:

I found one site that said this regarding the hours:

"The stairway is open from 11am to 3pm and is cramped, usually crowded, humid, and uncomfortable - not for those with claustrophobia. A visit early in the day is best. Photos of the jaguar figure are not allowed."

The entire article is here:

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/mexico/chichen-itza.htm

Answer 2

No, they opened them a few months back for the new 7 wonders campaign, but they are deteriorated both because of man, and weather, so they are trying to keep them in good condition.
But it is still a beautiful place to visit, many things in the archaeological ruins, not just the big palace.

Answer 3

No. The Mexican government has roped all these Maya artifacts off in an attempt to prevent further deterioration.

Answer 4

When we were there in 2002 everthing was roped off in hopes to help preserve the ruins.

Answer 5

I was there in march of 2006 and they had it blocked off. Our tour guide said that this was done to protect it.

Answer 6

i think they stopped people from doing that a few years ago, it was causing too much damage.

Answer 7

yes, we did it 3 years ago . wonderful.