What are the best Mayan ruins near Mérida?

Chichén Itzá and Uxmal are the finest, with the Puuc Route sites of Kabah, Sayil and Labná nearby.

Which is better, Chichén Itzá or Uxmal?

Chichén Itzá is grander and busier; Uxmal is quieter with exquisite Puuc architecture — both are worth seeing.

Can you combine ruins and cenotes?

Yes — most ruin tours include a cenote swim to cool off.

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Mérida Mayan Ruins: The Best Itinerary

Yucatán is the heart of the Mayan world. Here is how to explore its ruins — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Chichén Itzá
2Uxmal
3Puuc Route
4Cenote

The wonder

Chichén Itzá and El Castillo.

The Puuc

Uxmal, Kabah and Sayil.

The reward

A cenote swim between sites.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Merida — prices per person.

Valladolid

Chichen Itza skip the line - Cenote - Izamal from Valladolid

The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food

Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman

Chichen Itza with exclusive Cenote Maya and Valladolid free time

Uxmal Tour, Cenotes and Typical Food Leaving from Merida

Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum

Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins with Mayan Hieroglyph Workshop

5.0(10)·9 hours

from$445/ person

via Viator

Mérida Mayan Ruins: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

The wonder

The Puuc

The reward

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