Gulf Coast
Motul Tours & Day Trips
A Motul tour is a short trip north-east of Mérida to the town that gave the world huevos motuleños, a colourful breakfast of fried eggs on tortillas. It suits food lovers and travellers who like local markets, and it is easy to combine with the Gulf Coast or Izamal.
Motul tour options
Motul is a good food-focused stop, usually part of a day that continues to Telchac Puerto, Dzilam de Bravo or Izamal. Tours can include a market walk and a sit-down breakfast.
Private drivers can choose the time to suit your appetite.
Motul is where breakfast becomes an attraction. It is the sort of place where the best way to begin is by ordering the local dish at a market counter and watching the town wake up.
Because Motul is close to Mérida, it fits easily into a morning, leaving the afternoon free.
Things you'll see in Motul
The market is the heart of the town, where you can see produce, regional snacks and household goods. Around the plaza are the church and a few small shops. The dish huevos motuleños, with eggs, tortillas, black beans, ham, peas and plantain, is the town's calling card.
Motul is also associated with Felipe Carrillo Puerto, a revolutionary governor of Yucatán, born there.
Huevos motuleños, with fried eggs on tortilla, beans, ham, peas, plantain and tomato sauce, were reportedly created here, and many restaurants serve their own version. The market, busy in the morning, sells fruit, meat and fresh tortillas.
The plaza has a church and colonial buildings, and the town is linked to Felipe Carrillo Puerto, a governor remembered for his reforms.
- Market and plaza
- Church and colonial streets
- Huevos motuleños for breakfast
- Associations with Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Sample Motul day trip itinerary
A Motul and coast day.
- 08:30 Pickup in Mérida
- 09:15 Arrive in Motul, market walk
- 10:00 Huevos motuleños
- 11:30 Drive to the coast
- 12:30 Telchac Puerto
- 15:00 Optional Xcambó stop
- 17:00 Return
Motul tour prices
They are guides, not quotes.
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shared tour with Motul stop | USD 50-90 per person |
| Private driver | USD 150-260 per vehicle |
| Breakfast | USD 4-10 per person, extra |
Getting to Motul
Motul is about 45 km from Mérida, roughly 45 minutes by car. Buses are frequent.
Motul is about 45 km from Mérida and takes 45 minutes by car. Buses are frequent from the Mérida terminals.
If you want to continue to the coast, a driver is convenient.
Best time to visit Motul
Mornings are best, when the market is lively and breakfast is fresh.
Mornings are best for breakfast and the market. The town is pleasant all year, with a hot midday.
Combine Motul with nearby sites
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