Uxmal Tours and Tickets
Uxmal
Avoid the long ticket lines when you prebook your Uxmal ruins admission.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
Bring sun protection and plenty of water, as there is little shade at the ruins.
Arrive early if you want to beat the crowds, especially during high season.
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There are plenty of ways to experience Uxmal. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
Tickets for Uxmal cost around 500 pesos for adults. However, if you’re looking to enrich your trip to the Maya site, there are plenty of tours that can take you beyond the guidebook. Day trips from Merida that also visit a chocolate museum cost from US$80.
Yes, Uxmal is worth visiting. Not only does the archeological site have a fraction of the crowds of nearby Chichen Itza, but it's also one of the best preserved examples of Puuc architecture. The design of the 117-foot (38-meter) Pyramid of the Magician is unlike any other from the Maya period.
Per one customer who booked the tour Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida, "Victor, the tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable, loved the insights into Mayan culture. Everything timed perfectly, the lunch was lovely, the cenote refreshing. It was a perfect day..."
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city and former seat of power in the Puuc region of the Yucatan. The second most visited archeological site in Mexico, the pre-Hispanic town of Uxmal, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uxmal is located in the western Yucatan, around 42 miles (70 kilometers) south of Merida.
Cancun and Playa del Carmen are around 4 hours away from Uxmal. The fastest way to get there is to take the Playa toll road, the Merida toll road, and Highway 180. A day trip from Cancun and Playa del Carmen is the easiest way to reach Uxmal; excursions tend to last around 12 hours.
Yes, you can walk around and explore the ruins at Uxmal. You are also allowed to climb many of the ruins and structures, including the Governor's Palace and the Great Pyramid. The only ruin that you can’t climb is the Pyramid of the Magician, located near the entrance.
Many tours to Uxmal include a guide who can provide more insights into the archaeological site and its history and significance. Most tours depart from Merida and often include the archeological site of Kabah and a chocolate museum. Some day tours are available from Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
To avoid the crowds, it’s best to visit Uxmal right when it opens at 8am as tour groups tend to arrive later in the morning. Arriving early will also help you beat the heat. Alternatively, visit in the afternoon and stay for the evening “Light and Sound” show.
You should wear comfortable and sturdy shoes for walking over uneven surfaces. You should also wear sun protection and a hat, and bring plenty of water, as there is very little shade at Uxmal. Depending on the time of year, you may also want to bring insect repellent.
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