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Uxmal Tour From Merida – Private
A private, all-included Uxmal day trip from Merida with an INAH-certified bilingual guide, a sacred cenote swim, and a traditional Yucatecan lunch
- Duration: 6 to 8 hours, door to door
- Tour type: Private, min. 2 people
- Guide: Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Physical level: Moderate
An all-included private Uxmal day with Xaman-Ha Connections®
Visit the Pyramid of the Magician and its rounded, oval base, about 1 hour 20 minutes from your Merida hotel by road. This Uxmal tour from Merida is a private, all-included guided day trip: just your group, our INAH-certified bilingual guide, and no fixed timetable.
Xaman-Ha Connections® covers the door-to-door pickup, the entrance fees, the cenote stop, and a traditional Yucatecan lunch.
6 to 8 hours, door to door
Private, min. 2 people
Bilingual, English and Spanish
Moderate
No hidden fees. Here’s exactly what’s included:
- Round-trip private transportation with door-to-door hotel pickup in Merida (no meeting points, no shared vehicle stops)
- INAH-certified bilingual guide dedicated exclusively to your group for the full day
- Uxmal archaeological zone entrance fees (no separate ticket purchase needed on the day)
- Sacred cenote admission with life jackets provided (no extra charge)
- Traditional Yucatecan lunch at a regional restaurant (included, no cash required at the table)
- Cooler with water, sodas, and snacks throughout the day
- Free exploration time at the ruins, where your guide adapts to your pace and interests with no rush to the next stop
What’s not included:
- Gratuities for your guide and driver, left at your discretion
- Souvenirs and any personal purchases at the site
- Alcoholic drinks at lunch, available to purchase separately
Daily Itinerary
These times are an estimate. Because your tour is private, the real schedule is flexible: it depends on how long you want to spend at each stop and on road conditions. Pickup times are just suggestions.
Hotel pickup in Merida
Drive to Uxmal
Guided visit to Uxmal
Sacred cenote swim
Lunch and return to Merida
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Frequently Asked Questions
This private Uxmal tour runs exclusively for your group, with no strangers sharing your vehicle and no other parties joining the ruins visit. There are no fixed departure points to coordinate. Our certified bilingual guide dedicates the entire day to your group, and the pace adjusts to you, not the other way around.
On a private Uxmal day trip your group rides alone, leaves when you are ready and pays nothing at the gate. At Xaman-Ha Connections® we pick you up at your door in Merida and cover the entrance fees. A shared tour collects 30 to 40 travelers from several hotels first, runs on a fixed timetable, and usually charges the site fee separately. We built this private day for travelers who want their own schedule at the site and every cost settled before pickup.
We pick you up at your hotel lobby or condo door in Merida. No meeting points and no walk to a bus stop. We cover:
- Centro Historico
- Paseo de Montejo
- Zona Hotelera Norte
- Puerto Progreso
Confirm your exact address at booking and we handle the rest.
Uxmal is one of the finest examples of Puuc architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stone lattice-work. The Pyramid of the Magician sits on a rounded, oval base, unlike the usual rectangle. It ranks among the most important Maya sites in the Yucatan, and sees far fewer visitors than the better-known ruins.
INAH enforces a few rules at Uxmal, and our guide walks you through them before you go in:
- Climbing the main pyramid is closed to visitors
- Some interior chambers stay closed to protect the original stonework
- The grounds are walkable on mostly flat paths, so we recommend shoes with grip
- A basic ability to swim is enough for the cenote stop
Yes. Xaman-Ha Connections® holds SECTUR authorization and our guides are certified by INAH, the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. Our bilingual guides bring 10 or more years in high-end tourism, and our work has been featured in Forbes and Kayak. See more about our team and credentials on our About page.
This Uxmal day runs 6 to 8 hours, door to door. There is time to walk the ruins, swim at the cenote and enjoy a relaxed lunch with no fixed schedule. The site rarely closes for weather. Light rain does not affect a visit, and only a storm serious enough for INAH to order a closure would change the plan.
We include a sacred cenote near Uxmal for a freshwater swim, and we provide life jackets on-site at no extra charge. The cenote offers a quieter, more natural experience than the commercial cenotes.
The drive from Merida to Uxmal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by private vehicle, depending on where your hotel is in Merida. Because pickup is door-to-door with no shared hotel stops, you depart on time. You arrive at the site with the full day ahead, not 90 minutes behind schedule.
Uxmal is an open-sky site with uneven ground in places, and the cenote stop comes right after. Pack for both:
- Closed-toe walking shoes with grip
- Light clothing, a hat and sunglasses for the open-sky site
- Biodegradable sunscreen, which protects the cenote water
- A swimsuit and a towel for the cenote
- A small amount of cash for tips and souvenirs
This tour runs rain or shine. Rain alone does not cancel it. The only weather cancellation is if INAH closes the archaeological site for severe weather, like a storm. This tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup for a full refund. Only cancellation requests submitted by email are considered valid. See our Cancellation Policy for full details.
Often yes, though we cannot hold next-day space in peak season. For a quick response, message us with the WhatsApp button on this page or through our Contact Us page. We recommend booking 48 hours or more ahead so we can confirm your guide and vehicle.
Yes. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Let us know when you book so we can arrange it in advance.
100% free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to pickup
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