Uxmal & Kabah ruins tour from Merida: Cenote swim included

Two UNESCO-listed Mayan cities and a cenote swim in one morning and afternoon

A guided tour from Merida to Uxmal and Kabah, two of the Puuc Route's most important archaeological sites, with a swim in Cenote Peba and a regional lunch included. The guide speaks English and Spanish, hotel pickup is arranged, and the day runs 9 to 10 hours. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uxmal2h
2. Kabah1h

Tour Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with lunch

• Pick up travelers in morning
• Travel to Uxmal
• Visit Uxmal ruins and guided tour
• Free time at Uxmal for photos
• Visit Kabah archaeological site
• Swim in Peba cenote
• Enjoy typical regional lunch
• Return transfer to Merida

The experience

The morning starts with pickup from your Merida hotel and a short drive to Uxmal, where the guide walks you through the pyramids, palaces and ball courts of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll learn how the city functioned and why its architecture matters, then have free time to photograph the ruins and explore on your own. The scale of Uxmal (its largest pyramid rises above the surrounding forest) becomes clear once you're standing in front of it.

From there, the tour continues along the Puuc Route to Kabah, home to the Palace of Masks, an ornate structure dedicated to Chaac, the rain god. The detailed stonework and the site's position on the ancient trade route between cities make it one of the most significant settlements in the region. After the guided portion, you have time to walk the grounds before heading to Cenote Peba for a swim. A shallow cenote that offers a refreshing break after hours of walking and climbing.

Lunch is a typical regional dish served before the return drive to Merida and your hotel. At the end of the day, you'll get access to an online game that lets you test what you learned about the sites and share it by WhatsApp: a way to revisit the ruins and the stories behind them once you're back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from downtown Merida and return transfer.
• a live guide in English and Spanish.
• entry to Uxmal and Kabah.
• a swim in Cenote Peba.
• lunch with a regional dish.
• and access to an online game to reinforce what you learned, shareable by WhatsApp.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:10

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (1 to 14 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 effort

Operated by Get Routa

Is this one for you?The tour runs a full morning and afternoon with walking at two large archaeological sites and climbing on uneven terrain, so pace yourself at Uxmal and Kabah: the free time at each site lets you rest between the guided portions. The cenote swim breaks up the day and the lunch is served before the return drive, so energy dips are built into the schedule.

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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 (1 to 14 years).

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 Uxmal and why is it famous?

Uxmal is a major Mayan city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its pyramids, ornate palaces and ancient ball courts. The guide explains its history and importance during the tour, and you have free time afterward to walk the grounds and photograph the structures.

What will I see at Kabah?

Kabah is home to the Palace of Masks, an intricately carved structure dedicated to Chaac, the rain god, and is one of the most relevant archaeological sites on the Puuc Route. The detailed architecture reflects the Maya's connection to nature and their role in the ancient trade network.

Is there time to swim in the cenote?

Yes, Cenote Peba is included in the tour. It's a small, shallow cenote where you can take a refreshing dip after visiting the ruins. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch with a typical regional dish is included and served before the return drive to Merida.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, including the drive, guided time at both sites, the cenote swim and lunch.