The 4 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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