Top Merida Day Trips

Private Tour Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara in one day

Visit the ‘Magic Town’ of Izamal on a full-day, private tour from Merida, and discover a historic center famed for its saffron-colored architecture. Opting for a private tour means you can customize the day to your preferences, with options to explore by dirt bike or in a traditional, horse-drawn carriage. Stops include an ancient pyramid, 16th-century convent, and jewelry workshop for a great introduction to Izamal’s history and culture.

Private Tour Izamal, Pyramids and Mayan Handicraft Workshop

Private Tour Izamal, Pyramids and Mayan Handicraft Workshop

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tour: Archeological Site Of Uxmal and the Chocolate Museum Day Trip

This private tour makes it easy to get out of Merida for two quintessential Yucatan experiences: visiting ancient Mayan ruins and swimming in cenotes. You’ll begin your adventure at the Mayapan Archaeological Zone, featuring around 4,000 structures from the one-time capital of Yucatan. After exploring the ruins, you’ll want to cool off in the fresh water of a cenote, and your next stop, the town of Homun, has several beauties to choose from.

Mayapan and Homun Town Private Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour to the Cenotes of Santa Bárbara and Acanceh

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Homún Hidden Cenotes: Explore 4 Natural Wonders of Santa Bárbara

Explore Merida's colorful cantinas with a local on a guided walking tour of the local-style bars. Learn about daily life in the city as you walk between a series of three cantinas, where you'll sip beer, groove to the latest Mexican tunes, and try some classic Yucatec botanas, or snacks. This cantina tour includes drinks and snacks, and it's a great way to experience Merida's local culture.

Bar hopping tour in Merida

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Exclusive Guest Experience: As part of these tours, guests will enjoy door to door air conditioned transportation, discounts, in store education or demonstrations, samplings, snacks and refreshments/alcohol and cultural insights. Curated by an interior decorator and professional buyer, this tour is intended to be a fun, educational and a hassle free introduction to the some of the best but often missed shops in Merida. Rain or shine, we take care of all the details, allowing you to simply enjoy this unique and enhanced shopping experience with fabulous DISCOUNTS!

Discover Valladolid City Shops with Expert Guided Tours

Your day begins with an early departure at 6:30 AM, granting privileged access to Chichén Itzá in its most serene hours, before the arrival of the crowds. Accompanied by a certified expert, you will explore this extraordinary ancient city through a deeper, more refined cultural perspective. The journey continues into the heart of the Yucatán, where you will be welcomed into a local Mayan home for an intimate culinary experience. Here, traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and genuine hospitality come together to offer a true taste of regional heritage. To conclude, you will be immersed in the natural beauty of a carefully selected cenote — a peaceful sanctuary of crystal-clear waters — offering the perfect setting to relax and reconnect before your return to Mérida.

Chichén Itzá Premium & Cenote Experience

You visit the beautiful waters of Las Coloradas in which you can appreciate its beautiful pink tone, with the option of accessing the salt mine that is in the area, later you visit Rio Lagartos where we can enjoy a boat tour in which we can observe red mangrove, see exotic birds, crocodiles, and a fun Mayan bath with white clay. At the end of the boat tour, you will visit a restaurant where you can enjoy food from a very varied list of dishes. If you want something different from the menu that it includes, you can give the difference in the cost of the included dishes.

Full Day Tour Río Lagartos with Pickup from Mérida 7 AM

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Mérida International Airport (MID) to Merida hotels - Arrival Private Transfer

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of Celestún Biosphere Reserve on a boat trip through mangroves and coastal waterways, with the chance to spot pink flamingos and other wildlife in their natural habitat. After exploring the reserve, enjoy an included meal at a beachfront restaurant and three hours of free time to swim, walk along the shore, or relax by the sea. Whether you prefer a shared excursion or a private experience for your group, this tour offers a wonderful way to enjoy Celestún’s wildlife and laid-back coastal atmosphere, just a trip away from Mérida.

Celestún Biosphere Reserve Boat Tour from Mérida

Celestún Biosphere Reserve Boat Tour from Mérida

From tostadas to tamales, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking experience in Merida, which takes place in your host’s home. Learn about local culture that many travelers never see as you help prepare a traditional meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

PRIVATE Yucatecan Cooking Class in Sofia’s Merida Home

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Arriving at any airport can be a bit stressful, especially if it’s in a country you’ve never visited before. Book this Merida Private Transfer from Merida International Airport (MID) ahead of time and avoid the stress altogether of flagging down a last-minute taxi. Ride comfortably to your hotel in a private vehicle and choose your group size when booking. A driver meets you right at the Merida Airport’s arrivals area.

Mexico Private Transfer from Merida airport to central Merida

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Uxmal & Kabah Mayan sites + Swimming in a cenote from Merida

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the sights of Merida you’re most interested in with this private tour. Offering a customizable itinerary, prioritize the landmarks and attractions high on your to-do list. Or, if you’re new to the city and not sure where to start, let your guide plan the route based on your general interests. Potential stops include Catedral de San Ildefonso, Plaza Grande, and Teatro Peon Contreras.

Private Merida Tour on a Budget - Best Rated

2 hoursFree Cancellation

You will enjoy our private transportation and the experience of our certified guides, who will accompany you step by step to discover the secrets of the main buildings of Chichen Itza. You will witness the coexistence of Toltec/Mayan cultures, and the characteristics present in the glyphs of their buildings, their religion and their trade. Our second attraction will be a cenote named after the snake "Tsukan", protector of water and cenotes. We will visit a traditional Mayan house, prepare your own tortilla in a comal, witness the elaboration of traditional Yucatecan seasonings. Of course, admission to the cenote is included. Our last stop "Izamal" the first Magic Town of Yucatan, known as the City of Three Cultures, The Convent, was built on the ruins of an ancient pyramid. Dare to explore this route through the Mayan world with us.

From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of Celestún, where mangrove channels, diverse birdlife, and pink flamingos create a memorable wildlife experience along the Yucatán coast. After exploring the estuary, enjoy a different side of the destination with a beachfront meal and time to swim, stroll along the shore, or simply relax by the sea. The combination of nature exploration and beachside relaxation lets you experience Celestún beyond its waterways, enjoying both its rich ecosystems and peaceful coastal scenery. Choose how you want to experience it: join a shared excursion or opt for a private tour reserved for your group, depending on your preference for a more social outing or a more exclusive experience.

Celestún Mangrove Exploration & Beach Escape from Mérida

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the perfect combination of history, culture, and nature. Begin with a visit to the ancient Maya city of Oxkintok, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Yucatán, famous for its labyrinth and unique architecture. Then, travel to the majestic Hacienda Mucuyché, where you’ll explore two stunning cenotes once reserved for Yucatecan nobility and even visited by Empress Carlota of Mexico. Swim in the crystal-clear waters, walk through the hacienda’s historic grounds, and immerse yourself in a journey that blends the mysticism of the Maya with the elegance of colonial times.

Merida: Tour to Hacienda Mucuyché & cenotes

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tour Chichen itza and Cenote with lunch included

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

If you book at 6:00 AM you will be the first to arrive to take the best photos. Avoid lines and crowds. This is a private tour that only you and your group will participate in. The splendid city of Chichén-Itza is famous for the Kukulkan temple where you can admire a phenomenon of light and shadow on equinoxes and solstices and which marked important dates within the Mayan worldview. One of our certified guides will tell you about These and many other important details in various temples and platforms, the ball ritual area and the human sacrifice cenote. We will swim in a Cenote or Dzonot in the Mayan language, which today are greatly admired for their freshness and for being underground, an important characteristic of the Yucatan Peninsula. We will eat a delicious variety of Yucatecan dishes including the famous cochinita pibil, and if you are vegan you will also find options for you.

Chichen Itza, and Cenote Tsukán PREMIUM

Discover beautiful landscapes and various bird species of the Yucatan Peninsula when you embark on this small-group excursion from Merida. Start off with a bit of swimming and sunbathing at Cancunito Beach, then head to Las Coloradas to see the pink lake that attracts several migratory birds to the area, including flamingoes. End in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve where you can observe the local wildlife and take a mud bath.

Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos with Cancunito Beach from Mérida

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

In this experience you will be able to get in touch with nature by rowing in kayaks through mangroves and saltwater channels. You will be surrounded by exuberant vegetation and fauna until you reach fresh water spring where you can take a break, cool off in its crystal clear waters. Additionally, you can visit one of the Magical Towns of Yucatan: Sisal, whose streets and history will make you fall in love.

Private Tour Sisal Magic Town and Kayak

This experience brings together the very best of the Puuc region in one unforgettable journey. Explore the majestic city of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its refined architecture and mystical atmosphere. Discover the hidden gem of Kabah, connected to Uxmal by an ancient sacbé and home to the extraordinary Codz Poop façade adorned with hundreds of Chaak masks. To complete the day, enjoy a cultural and sensory finale at the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum, where you’ll uncover the sacred origins of cacao in Maya civilization and witness a live demonstration of traditional chocolate preparation. History, architecture, mythology, and flavor—all in one carefully curated tour that immerses you in the true spirit of the Maya world.

Uxmal, Kabah & Chocolate Museum Tour from Mérida

Uxmal, Kabah & Chocolate Museum Tour from Mérida

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Merida

Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

Henry_S, Nov 2026

The best excursion I’ve...

The best excursion I’ve had in Mérida! Uxmal was stunning and the cenotes were very relaxing. Our guide Alice was awesome and helped make the experience memorable! She was very kind and had lots to share with us about the history of the sites we visited. Thank you!

Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

Richard_A, Nov 2026

Great trip - highly recommend

Early start but well worth it as we first in the queue at Chichen Itza so got some great photos without other visitors in the shot. Really good explanation of the site by our guide. Swimming in the Cenote was really special and the local meal afterwards was a really authentic Mexican meal and very enjoyable. Great trip, long day but would highly recommend.

4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida

TrailBlazer725453, Oct 2026

4 cenotes

We had an excellent experience with the agency. From the attention via WhatsApp by Alejandra, all the tours were very well organized, the food that was included was excellent, and the guides were always very kind. We want to especially highlight Saúl, an excellent person, with incredible human quality, always kind, helpful, and willing to help.

Chichen Itza Full Day Tour

Elizabeth_G, Oct 2026

A wonderful way to discover the history, beauty, and culture of Mexico.

We had an amazing experience touring Chichen Itza and the beautiful Cenotes! Our guide, Rosendo Pech was very knowledgeable and friendly about Mayan history and culture, making the entire experience educational. Chichen Itza was breathtaking and the Cenotes was a refreshing and magical experience. Everything was well organized and enjoyed our tour. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Yucatan! A wonderful way to discover the history, beauty, and culture of Mexico.

Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

marianapD6678JF, Oct 2026

Coloradas tour and Chichén tour.

The company is excellent from the moment you ask for information; they are very kind and help you resolve each of your questions. They give you the best tips for each tour; Miss Liu Canul has been in charge of sending us the information about our tours every day. And she is always very willing to help us. On the two tours we have already taken with them, we had Jorge Moreno as our guide; he is super professional, very well trained, and has a lot of charisma and empathy with the group; he is excellent at organizing so that all activities are completed on time and as planned. And the driver Romancito is a very charismatic man, and he takes you there and brings you back safely; he drives very well.

From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

255arelig, Oct 2026

Beautiful experience

Beautiful experience! It is an excellent option to get to know several points within Yucatan. The guide Jorge Moreno was very kind and always attentive to questions, and not to mention the driver Diego; without him, we would not have arrived safely in Merida. 100% recommended

Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida

ildeniz_a, Oct 2026

Rosendo is the best

Our tour guide Rosendo was very kind and he is a very good story teller. When he tells the stories about the Maya people, you may really feel that era. Also he was flexible with the changes. Since we were the only one booked the tour it was like private tour for us. Regarding Uxmal, i think it is way much better than Chichen Itza with the feeling and iguanas maybe :)

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

Kyle_S, Sep 2026

Uxmal, Kabah, Cacao and More!

This was an Amazing experience! Uxmal and Kabah were beautiful and being able to climb and interact with the ruins was amazing. Mauricio was a great guide and made sure both Spanish and English speakers got a full explanation. There were a few unexpected additions to the tour and at the cacao experience. It was a great day!

Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

nonoo578, Aug 2026

A unique culinary educational trip in Mérida

This 3-hour food tour in Mérida is so much more than tasting some local dishes. Laura literally and figuratively guided us through the culinary history of Yucatan and the importance of Mérida in this. We came to places where we as tourists might not go ourselves and were allowed to get acquainted with typical Yucatan food laced with Mayan influences. It was all very fresh, very pure, authentic and above all very tasty. Moreover, this way you support the locals. Overall it was a unique, educational and very nice experience with our passionate guide Laura. A real must-do for any tourist exploring that region. We also received some nice pictures via email afterwards. Great job Laura from Eating with Carmen! A big merci from Nadine, Danny, Noor and Daan

Celestún Biosphere Tour: Flamingos & Beach Day from Mérida

838xavierj, Jul 2026

A beautiful day in Celestun

We had booked for July 25. The guide informed us that the other group had canceled at the last minute and he explained to us that it might be more complicated to fill the boat on-site. He gave us the choice: do the tour anyway with a risk of waiting on-site or agree to postpone it to the next day. We chose to postpone the tour to the next day. The guide gifted us the entrance fee to the reserve for one person, which is 500 Mexican pesos, and he advised us to visit the Great Mayan World Museum of Merida, where he dropped us off for free. The next day our tour went very well, with in particular many flamingos (it is not the best time to see them). The guide is very attentive to the safety and comfort of the passengers. We had an excellent meal afterward (not included in the price but good value for money with very efficient service and very generous portions) then we swam in the Caribbean Sea and rested in hammocks. We returned to Merida on time. We highly recommend this excursion.

Merida : Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch

Elizabeth_R, Apr 2026

Excellent tour today with...

Excellent tour today with our guide David. An incredibly knowledgeable guy, and I learned a huge amount about the Maya. So many mind-blowing facts, told by David with great energy. Daniel was a good and careful driver, and took care when we encountered traffic (a big lorry and a herd of cows!) and a big downpour of rain. Uxmal and Kabah were fantastic and atmospheric, and not at all crowded (unlike Teotihuacan near CDMX which I was underwhelmed by). Lunch was better than I expected, (3 courses included, drinks extra), I had the sopa de lima, the cochinita pibil and flan. Be aware that it’s a bit later than you may be used to so perhaps have a snack in your bag to keep you going along if needed, along with plenty of water. The final stop of the cenote was a welcome chance to cool down, and even though I don’t swim it was easy to sit on the edge and put my legs in. All in all, I would 100% recommend this tour.

Merida Street Food Walking Tour

Serban_D, Feb 2026

Culinary discovery

This was a deliciously awesome experience in Merda's market that you can only have by hiring a guide. Diego is an extremely nice person, knolegable and passionate of the Yucatan food. We tasted many local fruits and then different food with amazing flavours. Kastacan was our favourite. We ended with marchesitas and ice cream. After the tour we received an email from Diego with a detailed description of the tour so we can remember the names of different foods and a cookbook. We highly recommend this tour.