The 10 Mayan Ruins Tours in Merida That Earn Their Price

1.Uxmal and amazing cenotes guided tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 175 reviews · 8 hours · from $93Our pick

Leave Mérida early for a certified guided visit to Uxmal, a local Yucatecan lunch in Abalá, and swims in a cave cenote and an open cenote. Guides such as Jorge, Eric, and Sergio bring history and local insight to the day. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, dirt roads, and an extra Uxmal admission fee.

“Our guide Gorge was passionate about teaching us about the Mayan culture and specifically Uxmal. Lunch was authentic and the cenotes were beautiful.”

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2.Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from Merida to Uxmal and Kabah with an English and Spanish guide, then cool off at shallow Cenote Peba. Expect about 9 to 10 hours, hotel pickup, lunch, and a small group capped at 20. Francisco, David, Allan, and Irwin have led especially well-received departures.

“Both sets are ruins were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable.. The lunch was delicious and they showed us a traditional Mayan oven. The cenote was small but very pretty and refreshing.”

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3.Uxmal, Cenote and Kabah Archaeological Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel by air-conditioned van from Mérida to Uxmal and Kabah, with guided visits at both Maya sites, a swim at Cenote Sámbula, and a regional lunch. Guides such as Miguel, Glendi, Hector, and Emanuel have led departures, though guide assignment varies.

“Riccardo and Fernando were awsome. Well prepared, kind they did all to feel you as a family. The ruins of Kabah and Uxmal are fantastic. It is really worth! And then at 3pm you are back in Merida so you stil have time to explore the city by yourself.”

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4.Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $81Best value

Spend a full day exploring Uxmal and Kabah with a bilingual guide such as Saúl, Mauricio, Pedro, or Michelle. Walk through Puuc-style ruins, enjoy a three-course Yucatecan lunch, then visit Choco Story for Mayan cacao traditions, botanical gardens, and rescued wildlife.

“Super fun and informative. The van was on time, smooth travel and the guides were great. I would do it again if I had the chance.”

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5.Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Start early from Mérida with an English-speaking guide such as Jorge, Sergio, or Eric. Explore Uxmal with an official site guide, eat at a local restaurant in Muna, then swim in an open cenote at Abalá and a turquoise cave cenote near San Antonio Mulix.

“We had the most terrific time with Jorge! He was kind, funny, knew tons about Uxmal, took us to some hidden Cenotes which only locals knew, and was a pleasure to be with. The tour was extremely well organised, moved swiftly but never in a rush, and does not include too much driving - which other tours regularly do. Would highly recommend for a well priced and highly enjoyable day out !”

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6.Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Travel from Merida to Uxmal and Kabah with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy a three-course Mexican meal and a Mayan chocolate experience at Choco Story. The day includes a chocolate tasting, Mayan ceremony, and free time at both archaeological sites. Guides may include Mauricio, Pedro, Rafael, or Claudia.

“Great tour guide and fun day with Claudia. She provided very informative stories about the wonderful sites we visited. I would highly recommend.”

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7.Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Travel privately from Mérida to Uxmal with a bilingual guide, then visit Choco-Story for Mayan hot chocolate and a Chaac ceremony. After a traditional Yucatecan lunch, cool off in Yaal Utzil cenote. Guides have included Gabriel, Bianca, and Dario, with snacks and drinks provided.

“Dario was an excellent guide! The entire day went without a hitch and he was incredibly flexible with timing of the day based on our interests and needs. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $268

Travel from Mérida to Uxmal with a private English-speaking guide, then tour a 17th-century hacienda and swim in two cenotes at Mucuyche. Guides such as Vicente, Oscar, and Carlos add useful Maya and regional history. Lunch, snorkel gear, and personal costs are extra.

“THe tour of Uxamal was fantastic due to the knowledgable and engaged guide that we had (Oscar). The cenote was very commercialized and crowded. It felt more like being in a water park than a spiritual Mayan site . The cenote guide did not enforce guidlines no insect repellent, showering before entering and maintaining a respecful silence throughout .”

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9.The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Mérida at 7 am with guide Delio or Hernán for an early visit to Uxmal, a swim at community-run Cenote Yaal Utzil, and homemade Yucatecan food with a Maya family. Transport, water, guide, cenote admission, and hotel pickup are included. Uxmal admission costs MX$590 extra.

“Hernán was awesome. Brought us to the ruins right when they opened, so we had the site to ourselves and it made the experience much more unique. Super knowledgeable and passionate guide. The cenote after was the most surreal thing I’ve ever seen in my life, something I’ll never forget. Ended with an incredible lunch, our first time trying Mayan food!”

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10.Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Leave Mérida early for a private, English-language tour of Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, and Labná. Guides Claudia and Víctor explain Maya architecture, symbols, plants, and daily life, while a regional lunch adds sopa de lima and cochinita pibil to this full nine-hour day.

“Embarcarse en la Ruta Puc es una experiencia increíble. Las distancias en comparación con otros lugares no es mucha y lo que se aprende no se olvida. La amabilidad de la guía es la cereza del pastel en esta experiencia.”

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