Yucatán is dotted with historic towns and smaller communities where plazas, markets, churches, local food, crafts, and day-trip routes still shape the visit.
The Cristo Negro pilgrimage returns to Sisal on August 23, 2026. Learn what happens during the maritime procession, when to arrive, how to join respectfully, and how to plan the trip from Mérida.
Practical guide to visiting San Antonio Mulix from Mérida for Cenote X-Batún and Cenote Dzombakal, including transport, swimming advice, facilities, timing and nearby places to combine.
A practical guide to San Felipe, Yucatán: how to visit this quiet fishing port, what to do, how to plan boat tours, and how to combine it with Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
A practical guide to Chicxulub Puerto, the quiet beach town east of Progreso known for its pier, local Gulf coast atmosphere, and connection to the Chicxulub meteorite crater.
Take in sweeping jungle views from Mirador de Muna, one of Yucatán’s highest accessible points. Ecopark with trails, ceremonies, camping and handicrafts.
Halachó is a calm plaza town on the Mérida–Campeche road—visit its Santiago Apóstol church, explore the low-key ruins around Sihó, and pop over to Bécal to watch jipijapa hats woven in caves.
Maxcanú is an easy base for Oxkintok’s Puuc-era ruins and the Calcehtok (X’Pukil) caves—plus a red-stucco church, smoked longaniza, and (now) a Tren Maya stop.
Temozón blends legendary smoked meats and wood furniture shops with quick access to Ek Balam and cenotes X’canché and Hubiku—an easy, flavor-packed day near Valladolid.
A practical guide to visiting Ticul, Yucatán for handmade shoes, red-clay pottery, simple local food, the San Antonio de Padua parish, and easy Puuc-region day trip routes from Mérida.
A practical guide to Tixkokob, one of Yucatán’s best-known hammock-making towns, including its history, workshops, market, church, transport from Mérida and routes with nearby Aké.
A practical guide to Tekax, Yucatán, including its caves, hilltop ermita, historic center, Chacmultún ruins, transport, family suitability, and realistic day-trip plans from Mérida.
Plan the perfect trip to Valladolid, Yucatán: walkable colonial streets, cenotes in town, standout Maya cuisine, and easy day trips to Chichén Itzá and Ek Balam.
El Cuyo is a quiet Gulf-side beach town on the edge of the Ría Lagartos Reserve—flamingos, turtle nesting, and reliable wind for kitesurfing. Complete guide.
A practical guide to visiting Tekit, Yucatán, the guayabera-making town south of Mérida: where to shop, how to get there, what to combine nearby, and how to plan an easy day trip.
A practical guide to Espita, Yucatán, covering the historic centre, market, local food, nearby cenotes, transport, itineraries and whether the detour is worth it.
Explore the charming town of Peto, where rich Mayan heritage meets colonial history, offering a unique glimpse into the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula.
A practical guide to Tizimín, Yucatán, covering the Feria de Reyes, Santos Reyes church, market, Cenote Kikil, Kulubá, transport and northeast routes.
Practical guide to visiting Motul Pueblo Mágico from Mérida, including huevos motuleños, the market, Felipe and Elvia Carrillo Puerto history, Cenote Sambulá, transport, day trip routes, and honest planning tips.
