Gulf Coast
Chicxulub Puerto Tours & Day Trips
A Chicxulub Puerto tour visits the small port that shares its name with the asteroid impact that is widely linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs. It suits curious travellers, families and beach-goers who want a short coastal day from Mérida with a science twist.
Chicxulub Puerto tour options
Chicxulub Puerto is an easy day from Mérida, often paired with Progreso and Dzibilchaltún. There is little to see of the crater itself, because it is buried, so the visit is about context, beach and food.
Chicxulub Puerto is a good fit for travellers who like science stories. Add a short explanation of the impact that shaped the planet, and an ordinary beach day takes on extra meaning.
It also works as an easy afternoon trip when you have a morning free in Mérida.
Things you'll see in Chicxulub Puerto
The crater, about 180 km wide, lies mostly beneath the ground and sea. Its rim is thought to be linked to the arc of cenotes in the Cenote Ring. In town, you find a seafront, simple restaurants and a calm beach.
Progreso, with its very long pier, is a few minutes away.
The crater is estimated at about 180 km across and was formed some 66 million years ago. Most of it lies under the sea and under the limestone of northern Yucatán, so there is no big hole to see. Scientists note that the arc of cenotes in the Cenote Ring follows part of the crater rim, where the fractured rock lets groundwater collect.
On the ground, the town offers a beach, a simple seafront and restaurants with fresh fish. Progreso, a few minutes away, has the famous long pier and a bigger promenade.
- Beach and seafront
- Seafood restaurants
- Progreso pier nearby
- Context on the impact crater
Sample Chicxulub Puerto day trip itinerary
A coastal day.
- 09:00 Pickup in Mérida
- 09:45 Dzibilchaltún
- 11:30 Chicxulub Puerto
- 12:30 Seafood lunch
- 14:00 Beach
- 16:00 Return
Chicxulub Puerto tour prices
Your quote will state what is included.
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shared tour | USD 50-90 per person |
| Private driver | USD 120-230 per vehicle |
| Lunch | USD 8-16 per person |
Getting to Chicxulub Puerto
Chicxulub Puerto is about 40 km north of Mérida. By car it takes about 40 minutes, and buses and shared vans run to Progreso, from where local transport continues.
If you want to link the town with Dzibilchaltún and its cenote, a private driver is the easiest.
Best time to visit Chicxulub Puerto
November to April is best. Summer is hot and hurricane season runs June to November.
November to April is best, with comfortable heat. Summer is hot, and hurricane season runs from June to November.
Weekdays have quieter beaches. Weekends fill with visitors from Mérida.
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