Santa Elena Holidays
Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings
Your Santa Elena Holiday
The adventure-packed city of Santa Elena is calling. Uncover both its hidden gems and highlights with a Santa Elena holiday package that's custom made for you. If sightseeing is on your list of things to do during your trip to Santa Elena, stop by major attractions such as Kabah. Expedia has what you need to escape your routine. Tailor your holiday to Santa Elena to match your travel style, whatever that may look like.
Santa Elena Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
|---|---|
Currency | Mexican pesos |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Population | 3,500 |
Max Temp Winter | 29ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 35ºC |
Top Sights | Grutas de Loltún, Palacio del Gobernador and Uxmal Archaeological Site |
Top hotels in Santa Elena
Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal
"I have found my favourite vacation spot in the yucatan! Staying at the Mundo Maya Uxmal hotel was a 10/10 experience for us. We originally booked two nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary. My husband and I both thought it was just going to regular 4 star hotel near the popular Uxmal ruins in ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum
"Clean room, friendly start and really close to the Uxmal Maya ruins. The only inconvenience is the restaurant is located at the sister property."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Lodge At Uxmal
"Beautiful property with a kind and friendly staff. I stayed at the Lodge several times over the last ten years and my experience has always been very good. For those of you who love nature and appreciate tranquility there is no substitute, start your day with their delicious breakfast and simply ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Progreso Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mayapan Mayan Ruins
Crumbling pyramids and lonely towers stand guard over a tranquil site that was once one of the most important Mayan cities on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Cenotes Cuzama
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenotes Cuzama during your travels in Cuzama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
What to do in Santa Elena
Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.
