Labná tour options
Labná is almost always the last or second-last stop of a Puuc Route day, after Kabah and Sayil. It is also a good pairing with the Loltún Caves, a further 20 minutes south.
If you are weighing a labna day trip against a longer itinerary, the main decision is shared versus private. Small groups cost less per person; a private labna tour costs more but allows a flexible start, stops of your choosing and a guide who can focus on what interests you. Searching for Labná tours?
- Shared small-group day trip from Mérida
- Private tour with your own driver and guide
- Labná plus the Loltún Caves in one southern loop
What's included on a Labná tour
Every quote states what is covered.
- Bottled water on board
- Optional Loltún Caves stop
- 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
- A local guide for the visit
Sample Labná tour itinerary
- 8:00 Pickup in Mérida
- 9:30 Uxmal
- 11:30 Kabah or Sayil
- 12:30 Lunch on the route
- 13:45 Labná and the arch
- 15:00 Loltún Caves
- 17:30 Return to Mérida
Labná tour prices
What should you budget? Shared departures to Labná typically fall around US$65–100 per person. A private car and guide for two is usually about US$240–340, and larger private groups often pay less per head.
Ask for pricing on Labná tours for your exact dates.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|
| Small-group tour | US$65–100 per person | Fixed schedule, shared van |
| Private car and guide (2 people) | US$240–340 | Flexible start and stops |
| Private, larger group | Per-vehicle price | Often cheaper per head |
| Site entry fee | About MXN 80 (2026) | Paid at the gate unless your quote says otherwise |
What you'll see at Labná
The Arch of Labná is a corbelled stone gateway about 3 m wide, once the link between two courtyards. One side is carved with latticework and thatched-hut motifs; the other is plainer. Close by stands the Palace, with Chaac masks and an unusual serpent-mouth doorway.
A short path rises to El Mirador, a small pyramid with a roof comb, and to a plastered chultun, or cistern, that stored rain for the settlement. Remains of a sacbe that linked the city to Sayil can also be traced.
- Arch of Labná
- The Palace
- El Mirador pyramid
- Plastered chultun cistern
Best time to visit Labná
The arch is well lit in late morning. The dry months, November to March, offer the clearest conditions. Be prepared for heat, as shade is limited.
Because Labná is far south of Mérida, a long day is likely; wear comfortable shoes and carry water. Keep these points in mind when you plan Labná tours.
Combine Labná with nearby sites
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.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$55Uxmal Tours & Day TripsUxmal tours go to the finest Puuc-style Maya city in Yucatán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in low hills south of Mérida.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$60Kabah Tours & Day TripsKabah tours visit a Puuc Maya city famous for one building covered in stone masks, an easy 25-minute drive beyond Uxmal.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$50Uxmal Light & Sound Show ToursAn Uxmal light and sound show tour lets you see one of the Puuc region's best ruins after dark, when projected light and narration bring the Nunnery Quadrangle to life.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Uxmal, Kabah & Choco-Story TourAn Uxmal, Kabah and Choco-Story tour follows the Puuc route south of Mérida, with two of its best Mayan sites and a chocolate museum in one day.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Maní Tours & Day TripsA Maní tour brings you to one of the most historically loaded small towns in the Yucatán, a quiet place in the Puuc hills where a 16th-century Franciscan convent stands on the site of an older Maya centre.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Ticul Tours & Day TripsA Ticul tour is a day in the busiest town of the Puuc hills, known for its shoemakers, potters and market stalls, and a natural base for the nearby Maya sites.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Tekax Tours & Day TripsA Tekax tour heads into the southern Puuc hills, where limestone ridges, caves and cenotes make a very different landscape from the flat north of the state.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$55Loltún Caves ToursA Loltún Caves tour goes underground in the Puuc Hills to a cave system that was used by Maya people for thousands of years and now has guided walking tours. Labná tour FAQs
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.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$55Uxmal Tours & Day TripsUxmal tours go to the finest Puuc-style Maya city in Yucatán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in low hills south of Mérida.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$60Kabah Tours & Day TripsKabah tours visit a Puuc Maya city famous for one building covered in stone masks, an easy 25-minute drive beyond Uxmal.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$50Uxmal Light & Sound Show ToursAn Uxmal light and sound show tour lets you see one of the Puuc region's best ruins after dark, when projected light and narration bring the Nunnery Quadrangle to life.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Uxmal, Kabah & Choco-Story TourAn Uxmal, Kabah and Choco-Story tour follows the Puuc route south of Mérida, with two of its best Mayan sites and a chocolate museum in one day.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Maní Tours & Day TripsA Maní tour brings you to one of the most historically loaded small towns in the Yucatán, a quiet place in the Puuc hills where a 16th-century Franciscan convent stands on the site of an older Maya centre.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Ticul Tours & Day TripsA Ticul tour is a day in the busiest town of the Puuc hills, known for its shoemakers, potters and market stalls, and a natural base for the nearby Maya sites.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Tekax Tours & Day TripsA Tekax tour heads into the southern Puuc hills, where limestone ridges, caves and cenotes make a very different landscape from the flat north of the state.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$55Loltún Caves ToursA Loltún Caves tour goes underground in the Puuc Hills to a cave system that was used by Maya people for thousands of years and now has guided walking tours. Want this trip planned for you?
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