Things to do in Yucatán

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The most visited in Yucatán

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Chichen Itza

(164)

18 activities

Historical Monuments in Chichén-Itzá

Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo)

(71)

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Great Ballcourt at Chichen Itza

(38)

Ruins in Uxmal

Uxmal

(18)

Caves in Piste

Cenote Ik-Kil

(16)

3 activities

Incredible Ancient Ruins

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Chichen Itza

(161)

18 activities

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Great Ballcourt at Chichen Itza

(38)

Ruins in Uxmal

Uxmal

(18)

Ruins in Mérida

Dzibilchaltun

(27)

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

El Caracol - Observatory

(38)

12 activities

Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Chichén-Itzá

Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo)

(70)

12 activities

Historical Monuments in Uxmal

Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal

(14)

Historical Monuments in Chichén-Itzá

The Wall of Skulls

(10)

Historical Monuments in Mérida

Monument to the Flag

(18)

Historical Monuments in Mérida

Monumento a la Patria

(14)

Caves & Caverns

Caves in Piste

Cenote Ik-Kil

(16)

3 activities

Caves in Valladolid

Cenote Xkeken

(8)

Caves in Oxkutzcab

Caves of Loltún

(1)

Caves in Valladolid

Caves U Najil Toh

(1)

Caves in Chichén-Itzá

Balankanché Caves

(6)

Natural Parks

Nature Reserves in Chichén-Itzá

The Sacred Cenote

(24)

10 activities

Nature Reserves in Mérida

Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve

(8)

Nature Reserves in Celestún

Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Celestún

(3)

Nature Reserves in Mérida

Oasis

(1)

Nature Reserves in Progreso

Reserva Ecológica El Corchito, Progreso Yucatán. México

(9)

Enchanting Villages

Villages in Progreso

City and Beach of Progreso

(7)

Villages in Izamal

Izamal

(6)

Villages in San Felipe

San Felipe

(2)

Villages in Telchac

Telchac

(1)

Villages in Puerto Yucalpeten

Sisal, Mérida Yucatán

(3)

The top 185 attractions in Yucatán

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Chichen Itza

(164)

Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula. It's also in a lot better shape than the other ruins, by a pr

18 activities

Historical Monuments in Chichén-Itzá

Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo)

(71)

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

Great Ballcourt at Chichen Itza

(38)

More than sport or entertainment, the ball game was practiced throughout Mesoamerica as a ritual. Two teams competed to put a larg

Ruins in Uxmal

Uxmal

(18)

The ruins of Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, X-Lapak, Labná and the Loltún caves are within the Puuc route. To get there, we rented a car in

Caves in Piste

Cenote Ik-Kil

(16)

The entire Yucatan peninsula is formed of limestone and thousands of years ago it was covered by the sea. Limestone's natural perm

3 activities

Ruins in Mérida

Dzibilchaltun

(27)

Visiting these ruins and museum is like a trip to the past. I recommend visiting. There is also a cenote where you can swim after

Ruins in Chichén-Itzá

El Caracol - Observatory

(38)

It is not entirely clear what the real purpose of this unique building was at Chichen Itza, but the general consensus is that it w

12 activities

Nature Reserves in Chichén-Itzá

The Sacred Cenote

(24)

A cenote is a geologic formation found in some very deep caverns, whose roof has collapsed, forming a deep pond. The Yucatan is fu

10 activities

Streets in Mérida

Ride Montejo

(38)

I liked it during the night.

Cities in Valladolid

Valladolid

(14)

It's a very beautiful colonial city, and especially my favorite little corner is the cathedral of Sisal or rather the ex-convent.

Of Cultural Interest in Ekbalán

Ek' Balam Ruins

(10)

This is one of the Mayan archaeological sites that is most striking for its glyphs and sculptures in the main pyramid. Maya is a c

Temples in Chichén-Itzá

Warriors Temple

(23)

On a small pyramid, this temple is adorned with sculptures of the rain god Chac, the feathered serpent Kukulkan, one chacmool guar

12 activities

Caves in Valladolid

Cenote Xkeken

(8)

I didn't dare bathe in the cenote, though I had intended to. But it's not the same view when you see one in a photograph as it is

Cathedrals in Valladolid

San Gervasio Cathedral

(14)

This cathedral is not in many guidebooks and therefore often goes unnoticed by tourists. It is located in the center of the Mexica

Bays in Progreso

Puerto Progreso

(7)

Watching the sun set over the beaches of Progreso, in the Yucatan Peninsula, is a unique and unforgettable experience. Shortly bef

Squares in Valladolid

Francisco Cantón Square

(13)

The Parque Francisco Canton Rosado is the largest park in the city of Valladolid in Mexico, the second most important city in hist

Historical Monuments in Uxmal

Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal

(14)

Steep, with an oval base, the home of Adivino for me, this is the most striking monument in Uxmal. According to legend it was erec

Museums in Mérida

Anthropology and History Museum

(12)

The Museum of Anthropology and History of Merida has a special emphasis on objects of Mayan civilization. I thought the collection

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Activities in Yucatán

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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour

(20)

starting from

$42.44

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From Mérida: Uxmal & Kabah Tour with Mayan Planetarium

(16)

starting from

$55.41

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From Mérida: Small-Group Chichen Itza with Cenote & Lunch

(8)

starting from

$61.36

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From Mérida: Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve Tour

(7)

starting from

$177.67

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Full-Day Archeological Tour to Uxmal and Kabah

(5)

starting from

$84.85

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