Tekax tour options
Tekax suits a full-day private tour or an overnight stay. The surrounding hills contain caves and cenotes, and we can tailor which to include based on how adventurous your group is.
Pair it with Oxkutzcab and the Loltún caves for a south-Yucatán day.
Tekax appeals to people who like to move. The hills, caves and cenotes in the area give a day of exploring, and the town offers a place to eat afterwards.
If you are not sure what suits your group, tell us your fitness level and interests and we will plan accordingly.
Things you'll see in Tekax
The town itself has a central plaza, a church and a lively market atmosphere. Outside town, the hills provide viewpoints and a more rugged setting. Specific attractions vary by season and operator, so we confirm what is open before you go.
For many travellers the appeal is the quiet and the landscape, not a tick-list of monuments.
The town sits near the Puuc hills, a low range that rises above the flat plains and offers a different landscape. In the hills there are caves and cenotes, and some operators run adventure activities, so we recommend confirming opening and safety standards in advance.
In town, the plaza and church and a busy market give a sense of life in southern Yucatán.
- Plaza and church
- Hill landscapes and viewpoints
- Caves and cenotes nearby
- Local market
Sample Tekax day trip itinerary
A southern adventure day.
- 07:30 Pickup in Mérida
- 09:30 Arrive in Tekax, plaza walk
- 10:30 Hill or cave activity
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Oxkutzcab or Loltún
- 17:30 Return
Tekax tour prices
| Format | Typical price |
|---|
| Private driver, full day | USD 200-340 per vehicle |
| Shared tour | USD 70-120 per person, when available |
| Activities and entry | Vary by site |
Getting to Tekax
Tekax is about 110 km from Mérida, roughly 1 h 40 min by car, via Ticul or Muna. Buses run, but a driver is more flexible.
From Mérida, Tekax is about 110 km and 1 h 40 min by car. The route passes through Muna and Ticul or follows other southern roads.
Buses connect Tekax with Mérida, but for hills and caves, a private driver is more practical.
Best time to visit Tekax
Dry season, November to April, is best for hills and caves. The rainy season can make trails slick.
The dry season is best for hill walks and caves. Summer heat is intense and rains can make trails slippery.
Combine Tekax with nearby sites
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 SouthMuna Tours & Day TripsA Muna tour stops in a small town on the road between Mérida and Uxmal, a useful pause for travellers who want to see local life before the big Maya sites.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Oxkutzcab Tours & Day TripsAn Oxkutzcab tour visits the Puuc region's orchard and market town, a busy place best known for its fruit and as the gateway to the Loltún caves.Puuc Hills & the SouthSanta Elena Tours & Day TripsA Santa Elena tour is a short stop in a small town near Uxmal, useful for travellers who want a local taste of the Puuc region without a crowd.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$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.Puuc Hills & the SouthHacienda Temozón Sur ToursHacienda Temozón Sur tours visit a restored henequen estate in the Puuc area, now operated as a luxury hotel, with grand stone buildings and quiet gardens. Tekax tour FAQs
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 SouthMuna Tours & Day TripsA Muna tour stops in a small town on the road between Mérida and Uxmal, a useful pause for travellers who want to see local life before the big Maya sites.Puuc Hills & the South · from US$70Oxkutzcab Tours & Day TripsAn Oxkutzcab tour visits the Puuc region's orchard and market town, a busy place best known for its fruit and as the gateway to the Loltún caves.Puuc Hills & the SouthSanta Elena Tours & Day TripsA Santa Elena tour is a short stop in a small town near Uxmal, useful for travellers who want a local taste of the Puuc region without a crowd.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$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.Puuc Hills & the SouthHacienda Temozón Sur ToursHacienda Temozón Sur tours visit a restored henequen estate in the Puuc area, now operated as a luxury hotel, with grand stone buildings and quiet gardens. Want this trip planned for you?
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