Puuc Hills & the South
Uxmal Tours & Day Trips
Uxmal tours go to the finest Puuc-style Maya city in Yucatán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in low hills south of Mérida. The trip suits travellers who prefer open space and ornate stonework to big crowds, and it works well as a half-day or a full day with the nearby Puuc Route sites.
Uxmal tour options
Uxmal is the closest major site to Mérida, so tours can be short. Many travellers book a half-day; others stretch it into a full day that adds Kabah, a hacienda lunch or the Loltún Caves.
Two formats cover most requests. A shared uxmal 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 Uxmal 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
- Full Puuc day: Uxmal, Kabah and the Labná arch, with lunch on the route
What's included on an Uxmal tour
Common items are:
- A local guide for the visit
- Bottled water on board
- Optional stop at Kabah or a Puuc Route site
- 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 Uxmal tour itinerary
- 8:00 Hotel pickup in Mérida
- 9:15 Arrive at Uxmal and begin a guided walk
- 11:30 Free time and photos at the Governor's Palace
- 12:00 Drive to Kabah for the Codz Poop
- 13:30 Lunch in a local restaurant
- 15:30 Return to Mérida
- 17:00 Drop-off at your hotel
Uxmal tour prices
For planning, small-group Uxmal tours from Mérida generally run about US$55–95 per person, and a private vehicle with a guide for two people about US$220–320.
Request a quote for Uxmal tours to see the exact figure.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group tour | US$55–95 per person | Fixed schedule, shared van |
| Private car and guide (2 people) | US$220–320 | Flexible start and stops |
| Private, larger group | Per-vehicle price | Often cheaper per head |
| Site entry fee | About MXN 500–600 foreign adults (2026) | Paid at the gate unless your quote says otherwise |
What you'll see at Uxmal
The Pyramid of the Magician rises about 35 m with rounded corners, an oval plan that is unusual in Maya architecture. Legend says a dwarf built it in one night. Close by, the Nunnery Quadrangle surrounds a courtyard with facades of lattice patterns, serpent bodies and Chaac rain-god masks.
The Governor's Palace sits on a broad terrace and has one of the longest mosaic stone frontages in the Maya world, with more than 20,000 cut stones. Look also for the Ball Court, the House of the Turtles, the Dovecote with its comb-like roof and the Great Pyramid, which visitors can sometimes climb when open.
- Pyramid of the Magician
- Nunnery Quadrangle
- Governor's Palace
- House of the Turtles
- Great Pyramid and the ball court
Best time to visit Uxmal
Go early. The site opens at 8:00 and the stone gets hot by midday, with little shade on the terraces. November to March is the comfortable window; May to September brings heat and afternoon rain.
Uxmal is rarely as crowded as Chichén Itzá, so late-morning visits also work. Bring a hat, water and insect repellent for the short grassy paths. Planning Uxmal tours around the weather and your energy makes the day easier.
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