Ticul tour options
Ticul works as a stop on a Puuc route day, or as a base for a multi-day trip. A private tour can visit potters, a shoe workshop and the main market in a couple of hours.
Add Uxmal, Santa Elena or Oxkutzcab to fill the rest of the day.
Ticul is a place to see how things are made. A potter shaping clay or a cobbler stitching leather is more memorable than a shop window, and it puts a face on regional crafts.
We can arrange a workshop visit as part of a Puuc route day.
Things you'll see in Ticul
Ticul's pottery tradition is one of the area's signatures, with workshops that make replicas of Maya figures and everyday ware. The town also has many small shoe factories, a lively market and a central plaza with a Franciscan church.
Bicycle taxis, locally called bicitaxis, give a fun way to move between sights. Hand-embroidered huipiles and other crafts are sold in shops and at stalls.
Many workshops produce pottery, from replicas of Maya figures to useful household vessels. Shoes are another trademark, and the town has numerous small factories. Embroidered clothing and hammocks add to the range of crafts.
The central plaza and its church are pleasant, and the market is a good place for lunch. In the streets, bicycle taxis are a fun way to get around.
- Pottery workshops
- Shoe-making shops
- Central market
- Church of San Antonio de Padua
- Bicycle taxi rides
Sample Ticul day trip itinerary
A Ticul and Puuc day.
- 08:00 Pickup in Mérida
- 09:30 Arrive in Ticul, pottery workshop
- 10:30 Market and plaza
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:15 Uxmal
- 16:00 Return to Mérida
Ticul tour prices
Your quote will state what is included.
| Format | Typical price |
|---|
| Shared Puuc tour that includes Ticul | USD 70-110 per person |
| Private driver, full day | USD 200-340 per vehicle |
| Workshop purchases | Optional |
| Lunch | USD 6-14 per person, extra |
Getting to Ticul
Ticul is about 85 km from Mérida, around 1 h 15 min by car. Buses and colectivos run regularly, but a private driver is better for combining stops.
Ticul is about 85 km from Mérida and takes 1 h 15 min by car. Buses and shared vans run frequently.
It is also a base for exploring the Puuc route, with Uxmal about 30 minutes away.
Best time to visit Ticul
The dry season, from November to April, is most comfortable. In summer, workshops can be hot, so go early.
Market days can be busier, so ask us about the best day.
Dry months are most comfortable. Weekday mornings are best for workshops.
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