Yaxcopoil Hacienda & Uxmal Guided Tour from Merida

Three Mayan and colonial landmarks in one day: hacienda, ruins, and a freshwater cenote

An 8-hour guided tour from Merida visits Yaxcopoil Hacienda, the Mayan ruins of Uxmal, and Cenote Peba for a swim, with hotel pickup, lunch at Cananah restaurant, and a professional guide in English or Spanish. Entry fees to the attractions are not included in the tour price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Hacienda Yaxcopoil1h
2. Uxmal3h

Visit Yaxcopoil, Uxmal, and Cenote

• Explore Yaxcopoil Hacienda
• Tour Uxmal Mayan complex
• Have lunch at Cananah restaurant
• Swim at Cenote Peba

The experience

The day starts at your hotel in Merida with pickup, then heads to Yaxcopoil Hacienda, a henequen plantation with a majestic main house and gardens that tells the colonial history of the region. From there you move to Uxmal, a Mayan complex of fifteen building groups in the Puuc hills, where the guide walks you through the Pyramid of the Fortune Teller, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, and the Governor's Palace: all carved with the smooth friezes and decorated ceilings Uxmal is known for. You get free time to explore on your own after the guided portion.

Lunch happens at Cananah restaurant with an a la carte menu, then the tour ends at Cenote Peba, a freshwater sinkhole where you swim and cool off in the water. After that, the vehicle returns you to your hotel in Merida. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Merida.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• guided visits at Yaxcopoil Hacienda and Uxmal with free time to explore.
• lunch at Cananah restaurant with an a la carte menu.
• swimming at Cenote Peba.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 07:40, from US$ 143 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:40

GroupUp to 301 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amigo Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is long enough to see three separate sites without rushing between them, but short enough to leave your morning or evening free in Merida. If you want to cover colonial and Mayan history in one day without renting a car or arranging transport yourself, the fixed schedule and included pickup make that possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Yaxcopoil Hacienda and why is it on this tour?

Yaxcopoil Hacienda is a colonial-era henequen plantation with a spacious main house and gardens that represents the region's agricultural and architectural heritage. The tour includes a guided visit to help you understand the stories and history tied to the hacienda and the Mayan civilization around it.

What can I see at Uxmal?

Uxmal is a Mayan complex with fifteen groups of buildings. The highlights are the Pyramid of the Fortune Teller, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, and the Governor's Palace, all examples of Puuc-style architecture with smooth stone friezes and intricately decorated ceilings. After the guided tour, you have free time to explore the site on your own.

Is swimming at Cenote Peba included, and what should I bring?

Yes, swimming at Cenote Peba is part of the tour. It's a freshwater sinkhole where you can bathe and cool off. Bring a swimsuit and a towel. The cenote offers a natural oasis in the Yucatan heat.

Does the tour price include lunch and entry to the attractions?

Lunch at Cananah restaurant with an a la carte menu is included. Entry fees to Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal, and Cenote Peba are not included in the tour price and are paid separately.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour is eight hours long, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Merida. The exact start time is arranged when you book based on your hotel location.