Title: Uxmal Travel Guide: Best of Uxmal, Mérida Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Uxmal](https://expedia.co.uk/Uxmal-Merida-Hotels.0-n10385-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Uxmal Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Uxmal.d10385.Car-Hire-Guide)[Uxmal Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Uxmal.d10385.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Uxmal Travel Guide ## Mérida ![Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/99afe829-77ce-4ebd-a783-d388002da6d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/99afe829-77ce-4ebd-a783-d388002da6d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uxmal Archaeological Site featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/e5d7c93e-0337-4b63-95f9-c0294c12dfce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uxmal Archaeological Site featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/b54c47ac-e474-46c1-b48d-23519afc3a58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Uxmal Archaeological Site showing interior views as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/e62acd16-94c8-42e5-9eea-21d966676fe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Uxmal Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Mérida travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mrida.dx6023536) #### Atmospheric ruins emerge from the jungle at this UNESCO site, where markets hummed with activity and Mayan priests once gazed up toward glittering constellations. Uxmal is one of the Yucatán region’s most significant archaeological sites. Visit to learn how local people lived, worked and played in Mexico before the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. Pay attention to the site’s layout upon first entering. Notice that, unlike many other Mayan ruins, this place has a distinct lack of symmetry. The design is not accidental but based on the complex astronomical phenomena that governed most aspects of daily life. Move toward one of the most striking buildings, the Pyramid of the Magician. The name of this famous monument comes from a mysterious local legend that tells the story of a dwarf magician who built the pyramid in one night. Look at the stone mask of the rain god, Chaac, which is carved into the western side. This god held an important place in a city that relied on complex hydraulic works and cisterns to hold precious water during the dry months. Appreciate the magnificence of the Governor’s Palace, one of the finest surviving examples of Puuc architecture. Once the seat of power for the region, this 24-room building contains beautiful treasures. Marvel at the stunning stone mosaics that will capture your imagination with lost tales of mythical serpents, gods and birds. Walk along the grassy area of the Ballcourt and try to imagine the cheers of spectators as they supported their favourite players. Amazingly, you can even see raised carved stone hoops that may have been used as goals. Spend an enjoyable few hours viewing the rest of the site. Buildings such as the Quadrangle of the Nuns, the House of Turtles and the Pigeon House offer great photo opportunities. Access this attraction by bus, car or taxi. It’s about 50 miles (80 kilometres) from Mérida and 240 miles (380 kilometres) from the tourist hub of Cancún. Organise a tour to get an in-depth understanding of the site. A trip to Uxmal is a popular activity when travelling through the stunning Yucatán Peninsula. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6266658/0bfcd4e7-38ff-4e01-ae29-eb487b4ecc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal Archaeological Site 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uxmal-Archaeological-Site-Merida.d6266658.Attraction) ![Pyramid of the Magician showing heritage architecture and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289195/63704049-adf7-4bf7-ad1e-ea08a53d036f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pyramid of the Magician 5/5(1 review) The tallest structure in the UNESCO city of Uxmal has interesting Mayan carvings and a mysterious legend of its ancient origin. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyramid-Of-The-Magician-Uxmal.d6289195.Attraction) ![Governors Palace which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289159/72896665-c327-4b6d-af6b-cc98f063e1be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Governors Palace Considered one of the finest surviving examples of Puuc architecture, this ornate building was once the seat of power for the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Governors-Palace-Merida.d6289159.Attraction) ![Sunrise on the town of Progreso, on a Yucatan Peninsula Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115658/43a6c9b4-c86a-4c74-b158-2e91d80b4fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Progreso Beach 4/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Progreso-Beach-Merida.d6115658.Attraction) ![Paseo de Montejo which includes night scenes and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220694/0c05e3c3-1f14-4410-ac4f-d2503dc0e7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paseo de Montejo 4.5/5(7 reviews) Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paseo-De-Montejo-Colonia-Campestre.d6220694.Attraction) ![Close-up of palm tree on beach, Yucatan, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635928788421/fc31c2d7-4846-41ab-909a-533af3300581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yucatan International Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yucatan-International-Convention-Center-Merida-Centro.d553248635928788421.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Uxmal & Kabah mayan ruins tour from Merida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45951754/da8886b7-f018-4fe5-beee-a92869dfe796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uxmal-and-kabah-ruins-tour-with-chocolate-history.a45951754.activity-details) ![Uxmal + Planetary + Sotuta de Peon Hacienda + Cenote + Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44950101/91954ebe-8031-4dcf-bf1f-1d176a1644a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal + Chocolate Museum ChocoStory £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uxmal-chocolate-museum-chocostory.a44950101.activity-details) ![Uxmal Archeological Site Guided Walking Tour with Entry Fee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48505337/2d62f261-b636-4e9a-91dd-550ff542c921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uxmal Archeological Site Guided Walking Tour with Entry Fee £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uxmal-archeological-site-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-fee.a48505337.activity-details) ![The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2776435/8edf9cf3-bce3-4eec-9a99-445d6cd596e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food £63 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-secrets-of-uxmal.a2776435.activity-details) ![Large estate and grounds in Mexico](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/625417/426bd609-7e4c-4317-8b8f-232a0829bef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida £96 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yaxcopoil-hacienda.a625417.activity-details) ![Cultural Day in Uxmal, Kabah Ruin from Mérida Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45938328/358e066e-6424-40a8-8773-ab36ccd554b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cultural Day in Uxmal, cenote Peba & Chocolate Museum from Mérida £80 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-day-in-uxmal.a45938328.activity-details) [See all activities in Mérida](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Merida.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Uxmal ![The Lodge At Uxmal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914600/914565/13eda792_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge At Uxmal In heart of Archeological Park of Uxmal Santa Elena YUC £178 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pyramid of the Magician and Choco-Story Museum ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (218 reviews) Very good overall ! Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=914565&PinnedHotelID=914565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) ![Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28700/28615/b0a5156c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum At the heart of the archaeological park Santa Elena YUC Stay at this spa resort in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... Beautiful property well situated to lots of attractions (pyramids, planetarium, eco-park/museum) but the restaurant staff ranges from mostly disinterested to somewhat dishonest (pretty obviously did not bring back correct change, helping herself to a very nice tip) and as other travelers have noted ... Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=28615&PinnedHotelID=28615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=28615&PinnedHotelID=28615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) ![La Casa del Mago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9080000/9073400/9073385/3a449797_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Casa del Mago KM.78, Antigua Carretera Campeche-Mérida Santa Elena YUC Stay at this spa hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Choco-Story Museum Uxmal and Nunnery Quadrangle ... Nice pool and very friendly and welcoming staff. Rooms are poorly maintained, our bathroom was every day out of service and needed to be reported to staff constantly. Lot of mosquitos in the room. Reviewed on 25 Apr 2022 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=9073385&PinnedHotelID=9073385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=9073385&PinnedHotelID=9073385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) ![Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113750000/113741000/113740927/bbbc6513_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal Cam. a San Felipe, Ejido Calkiní y Hda Santa Elena YUC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £125 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Governors Palace and House of the ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) The staff was courteous and helpful. The rooms were clean and the food was amazing. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=113740927&PinnedHotelID=113740927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) ![Uxmal Resort Maya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6150000/6140100/6140090/796f5b90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Uxmal Resort Maya Carretera Merida-Campeche Km. 78 Muna YUC £55 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Muna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (789 reviews) Size of room, view Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=6140090&PinnedHotelID=6140090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) ![Hotel Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5189600/5189553/c69e2c63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Plaza Calle 23, 202 Ticul YUC £32 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ticul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Plaza de la Cultura is located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (143 reviews) Nice place, nice people Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=5189553&PinnedHotelID=5189553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10385) [See all 17 properties in Uxmal](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10385) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-San-Juan.dx944533145521369088) ![Merida Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261245/942b0927-7edd-4050-8f6b-0bdc75fe346f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mérida Centro 4/5(32 area reviews) Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Merida-Centro.dx6170836) ![Cathedral of San Ildefonso on the main square in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. It is first cathedral finished on the American mainland and the only one built in 16th century](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400368/6a3cc18c-da91-47cf-a232-5ca40612a1fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio de Santiago While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Barrio-De-Santiago.dx553248635976400368) ![Modernized ancient meals were interesting and well worth a try. #troverfoodies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/8c8a14db-668f-4325-ab98-737cd942cb5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Lucia If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Lucia and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Grande and US Visa Applicant Service Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Santa-Lucia.dx944534618292494336) ![You must visit the Museum Palacio Canton while visiting Merida #lifeatexpediagroup #tlotravel #porqueviajares #becausetravellingis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/a3af3386-bd84-46d5-bb8c-f356a0564709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Paseo Montejo While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Zona-Paseo-Montejo.dx553248635976399726) ![English Chocolates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2298/2a3a4a87-f6df-48da-9d6b-f7011339b418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### García Ginerés When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Merida-Garcia-Gineres.dx944328897422598144) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Uxmal Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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