Dzibilchaltún tour options
Because Dzibilchaltún is so close to Mérida, tours are short and flexible. It is commonly paired with Progreso's beach or with other sites on the Gulf side.
Two formats cover most requests. A shared dzibilchaltun guided tour fits solo travellers and couples watching the budget, while a private car and guide suits families, photographers and anyone who wants to set the pace. For Dzibilchaltún tours, the quote form is the quickest way to confirm timing and pickup.
- Shared small-group day trip from Mérida
- Private tour with your own driver and guide
- Dzibilchaltún in the morning and Progreso beach in the afternoon
What's included on a Dzibilchaltún tour
Common items are:
- A local guide for the visit
- Bottled water on board
- Optional beach stop in Progreso
- Entrance fee: shown in your quote as either included or paid on arrival
- Usually not included: meals, tips and souvenirs
- Return transport from Mérida in an air-conditioned van or car
Sample Dzibilchaltún tour itinerary
- 8:30 Pickup in Mérida
- 9:00 Arrive for opening and walk the sacbe
- 10:00 Museum of the Maya People
- 10:45 Swim in Cenote Xlacah
- 12:30 Drive to Progreso for lunch and beach time
- 16:30 Return to Mérida
Dzibilchaltún tour prices
For planning, small-group Dzibilchaltún tours from Mérida generally run about US$40–70 per person, and a private vehicle with a guide for two people about US$150–220.
Request a quote for Dzibilchaltún tours to see the exact figure.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|
| Small-group tour | US$40–70 per person | Fixed schedule, shared van |
| Private car and guide (2 people) | US$150–220 | Flexible start and stops |
| Private, larger group | Per-vehicle price | Often cheaper per head |
| Site entry fee | About MXN 150–250 (2026) | Paid at the gate unless your quote says otherwise |
What you'll see at Dzibilchaltún
The site's icon is the Temple of the Seven Dolls, a small pyramid at the end of a long causeway. Seven clay figurines found inside gave it its name. At the spring and autumn equinoxes the rising sun lines up with its doorways, drawing early visitors.
Cenote Xlacah, an open pool about 40 m deep, sits near the main plaza, with a swimming platform and shade. The Museum of the Maya People at the entrance shows ceramics and artefacts, and the walk from the entrance to the temple follows a sacbe, or raised white road.
- Temple of the Seven Dolls
- Cenote Xlacah
- Museum of the Maya People
- Sacbe causeway and colonial chapel
Best time to visit Dzibilchaltún
Go when the gates open at 8:00 and finish before the midday heat. The cenote is most inviting from April to September when temperatures climb.
Around March 20 and September 22 the equinox sunrise attracts crowds, so book earlier if you want those dates. Planning Dzibilchaltún tours around the weather and your energy makes the day easier.
Combine Dzibilchaltún with nearby sites
Mérida & the Northwest · from US$45Dzibilchaltún & Progreso Beach TourA Dzibilchaltún and Progreso beach tour combines a Mayan site with a Gulf beach, all within 40 minutes of Mérida.Valladolid & the East · from US$60Chichén Itzá Tours & Day TripsChichén Itzá tours take you to the best-known Maya city in the Yucatán Peninsula, where the stepped pyramid of Kukulcán anchors a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders.Valladolid & the East · from US$75Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil & Valladolid TourA Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil and Valladolid tour puts the peninsula's best-known ruins, a deep open-air cenote and a colonial town into one day.Valladolid & the East · from US$65Ek Balam Tours & Day TripsEk Balam tours visit a Maya city 30 km north of Valladolid whose towering Acropolis can often be climbed and whose stucco carvings are among the best preserved in the region.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$150Puuc Route ToursA Puuc Route tour is the classic day out from Mérida for visitors who want more than Uxmal: Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Labná sit along the same quiet road, each with its own architecture.Gulf Coast · from US$30Dzibilchaltún Shore Excursion from ProgresoLooking for a Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso day that fits your ship's time in port? We plan private shore excursions from the Progreso cruise pier to Dzibilchaltún, with a local driver and guide waiting at the meeting point.Mérida & the NorthwestDzibilchaltún TicketsDzibilchaltún tickets cover entry to the Maya site 15 km north of Mérida, including the cenote and museum, and this page explains typical costs and how to combine entry with transport.Mérida & the Northwest · from US$40Mérida Cenote ToursA Mérida cenotes tour is the easy way to swim in a sinkhole without a long drive, because several good options sit within 30 to 60 minutes of the city.Mérida & the Northwest · from US$45Cenote Mucuyché ToursA Cenote Mucuyché tour visits an underground cenote on a hacienda south of Mérida, a quiet option for travellers who want a cave swim and a bit of countryside history in one trip. Dzibilchaltún tour FAQs
Mérida & the Northwest · from US$45Dzibilchaltún & Progreso Beach TourA Dzibilchaltún and Progreso beach tour combines a Mayan site with a Gulf beach, all within 40 minutes of Mérida.Valladolid & the East · from US$60Chichén Itzá Tours & Day TripsChichén Itzá tours take you to the best-known Maya city in the Yucatán Peninsula, where the stepped pyramid of Kukulcán anchors a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders.Valladolid & the East · from US$75Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil & Valladolid TourA Chichén Itzá, Ik Kil and Valladolid tour puts the peninsula's best-known ruins, a deep open-air cenote and a colonial town into one day.Valladolid & the East · from US$65Ek Balam Tours & Day TripsEk Balam tours visit a Maya city 30 km north of Valladolid whose towering Acropolis can often be climbed and whose stucco carvings are among the best preserved in the region.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$150Puuc Route ToursA Puuc Route tour is the classic day out from Mérida for visitors who want more than Uxmal: Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Labná sit along the same quiet road, each with its own architecture.Gulf Coast · from US$30Dzibilchaltún Shore Excursion from ProgresoLooking for a Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso day that fits your ship's time in port? We plan private shore excursions from the Progreso cruise pier to Dzibilchaltún, with a local driver and guide waiting at the meeting point.Mérida & the NorthwestDzibilchaltún TicketsDzibilchaltún tickets cover entry to the Maya site 15 km north of Mérida, including the cenote and museum, and this page explains typical costs and how to combine entry with transport.Mérida & the Northwest · from US$40Mérida Cenote ToursA Mérida cenotes tour is the easy way to swim in a sinkhole without a long drive, because several good options sit within 30 to 60 minutes of the city.Mérida & the Northwest · from US$45Cenote Mucuyché ToursA Cenote Mucuyché tour visits an underground cenote on a hacienda south of Mérida, a quiet option for travellers who want a cave swim and a bit of countryside history in one trip. Want this trip planned for you?
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