A great day out for sure. Some reviews have suggested it’s not for the ‘elderly’ I would say it depends on your mobility not your age. At almost 67 I totally enjoyed the ride and 3 cenotes.

Amazing collection of 4 cenotes offered by a local guide. We payed a flat rate of 600 pesos for two people, which included life jackets and transport. The cenotes are incredible, especially the first and last ones, which are completely underground. Yhe water is pristine and we even ran into two other families, who we ended up spending the whole experience with.

A special experience. You start our at the parking lot, where you can change, shower and buy refreshments. The price is per cart, which can hold about four people, and was 800 Pesos. The cart is then pulled along some narrow gauge tracks a horse. The ride is quite long, loud, shaky and a bit exhausting and dusty. But seeing these three Cenote is very special and was definitely one of our highlights in Yucatan. All three are underground, the first one is in a cave in complete darkness. The other two shown a beautiful blue color. Beware: currently the last rides start at 15:00 and it can take 2,5-3 hours.

Off the popular tourist path but right on the main road is the small town of Cuzama with many cenotes. As you approach the town by car or collectivo people with well worn brochures will attempt to flag you down and direct you to one of the cenotes. They may even get in the car to guide you. Once there a horse and rustic buggy on a narrow rail track will take you into the jungle to visit 3 different cenotes. If another cart is approaching you get out, the driver lifts the cart off the track to let them through... It all adds to the fun. About 500-600 MX pesos per cart. You can fit 4 people easily. We enjoyed the experience and swimming we did 2 different tours in the same day. Plan for 3 hrs per tour. The places are rustic so don't come here expecting Tulum and a lot of facilities. No crowds. No gift shop. Small store or restaurant only. Very charming, had a great time. A once in a lifetime experience. Stop in the Town at the small central market get something to eat and take a photo at the town sign. Very authentic and typical of a small Yucatan pueblo.

The whole experience will take you about 3-4 hours. You start by getting in this little trains that can fit 4 passangers and are pulled by horses. Just take in mind that to get to the first cenote is almost 20-30min riding this trains. Once you get down there, they take you to the farthest cenotes, which one is really good for pictures because the light is perfect and you can see the bottom and the inside is really good. And the other one is really good for jumping and swimming around. The third one is a cave with a little natural pool.

Go there in the morning. We started 10am and where alone in the cenotes. When we left around 1:30pm, it really started to get crowded. Price is 800 pesos for a horse cart in which you can fit up to 4-5 people. Easy to reach from Merida by Colectivo (34 Pesos per person one way.

Actually quite nice. I was suspicious because of the trip with the horse. But it was fun. Cenote 2 and 3 are fabulous. The first ist beautiful to visit but not big enough to take a bath. Very small and narrow. We went in the early morning. When we finished it was packed. 9:00-9:30 best time.

Beautiful building designed by Gustav Eiffel

Really cool place and very romantic in the evening. I can really recommend the place and there is a small museum and a nice Cafe/bar.

I love this beautiful palace It is iconic and full of history. His beautiful structure, museums, coffee shop and beautiful garden around just make perfect to seat and relax to enjoy it and transport on time. One of my favorite places to visit every time I am in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico.

Several museums and a cafe are located in this art nouveau landmark located in Orizaba. The entrance fee is 50 pesos to enjoy this building to the fullest. Just beautiful and grandiose. You won’t want to miss it while in Orizaba.

Beautiful building, it has a lot of museums inside, official souvenir store and also there is a cafe that smells so good!

Nice place to take a good coffee ☕

Interesting palace, museos are amazing

Gorgeous city park with lush tropical greenery, ample shade, waterfalls, ponds, fish, turtles, and play areas. Just be sure to bring some insect repellent along.

Great area to walk with the kid a lot of koi fish and turtles

Really cool nature park absolutely stunning

Green everywhere, a waterfall, a fountain, playground areas, herpetarian, fish ponds, turtles, squirrels and even a collection of raptor birds. Want more? Basketball and soccer court, bike trail (only for children under 6) and a hiking trail that goes around the park. The zip line used to be a plus but is not working currently. Please, mind your steps since busy ants build new paths every day! Stroller friendly in the main areas.

Lovely urban park with very impressive trees. A little slice of jungle right in the middle of the city!

Beautiful park, a lot of fish and turtles

In my Top 3 favorite parks in México! It's tranquil on the weekdays and early mornings, and filled with families on the weekends. Nice greenery & fountains. Very nice place to walk around!

The museum is beautiful, large and had great services all around. There's so much information and the exhibits are so interesting, it can be overwhelming (in a good way), it definitely warrants several visits to see it all properly. The few issues I have are: the cafeteria has no visible menu or price list and the clerk was not very helpful; also, the auditorium feels a little cramped and the sound system in it is horrible, with blown speakers, permanent hissing, crackling, the mics cut off often; the projector send to be quite old, the image quality is passable.

Huge collection of colossal heads and other pieces from the south region heading back 1500 BCE. I’m giving four stars because the cafe was closed. You definitely to go through the whole museum. Quick thing if you decide to go to the restroom before you get to a stall grab toilet paper which is located outside the stalls.

I was very warmly received and purchased general admission and the English audio self-tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the special exhibition as well as all of the amazing Olmec artifacts this museum houses. The covered terrace areas feel like little time-capsule oases. The grounds may be my new "happy place" here in Xalapa; I spent almost as much time outside enjoying all the amazing trees and flowers as I spent inside in awe and reverence of the history and culture collected here. That being said, I did notice that the museum, while they do have some areas with wheelchair ramps, is still VERY inaccessible for those with disabilities, particularly mobility issues. E.g. the restrooms are located upstairs and then there are a couple steps up to the entrance of the restroom, and the restrooms themselves were very cramped, smelly, and didn't seem well cared for. Also, as a white American visiting here, I recognize I may have had a different experience in my treatment by the staff than perhaps locals and other Mexicans may receive, which saddens me. I sincerely hope (and will try to do my part so) that more money will be allocated to maintaining this gorgeous museum that is so important to México's cultural heritage, so that it can be even more accessible and comfortable for ALL. Will definitely be coming back!

Very interesting and well put together museum. Spent a couple of hours enjoying the exhibits the building and outside amongst the plants. It's a shame that they do not have adequate air-conditioning system to preserve all of the antiquities and waste paper just to give you a receipt of payment for entry which is the size of a certificate. They could also put in a coffee and cake area as they have a lot of room at the end of the exhibition and at the entrance also. They have not thought about using the space wisely. They charge 60 pesos extra for the audio guide which has no signal when walking around the museum. Apparently it's supposed to be free on Sundays. This is not the case.

One of the most exquisite museums I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Make the effort. The collection is displayed in such a way that you can truly connect to the artifacts (no touching!) and I rarely needed my English audio guide. The weaving of indoor and out, placing the carvings into the courtyards, the length of the main corridor... even the brutalist architecture (usually not a fan, sorry) play together to keep you engaged.

This museum is truly a must see in your visit to Xalapa, let alone Mexico. The adult fee is 55 pesos ($2.86). I recommend to get an audio guide, and use the self pave option. There are pieces from 4 different cultures, covering a span of almost 2000 years. The level of detail is outstanding, and the scope of each piece is breathtaking. It will take you around 2 hours to walk down the whole down the whole collection, but them you can sit down in the gardens and enjoy a restful time aurrounding by nature. I didn't find a cafe in the premises, and instead of a gift shop they have a bookstore. A remarkable afternoon you will not regret.

Very interesting museum, with a lot of artifacts found locally. The location is way bigger than I expected, also has a very beautiful and relaxing garden. Would be better if they offered a tour guide to tell you about the history of all the finding.

Nothing special.

Regular

(Translated by Google) A great walking place to hang out (Original) Un excelente lugar para caminar para pasar el rato

(Translated by Google) The sea takes away everything bad that happens to you, it simply purifies you... (Original) el mar se lleva todo lo malo que te pasa,simplemente te purifica...

(Translated by Google) What a nice place (Original) Q grato lugar

(Translated by Google) I love that place to go for a walk (Original) Me encanta ese lugar para ir a caminar

(Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Muy bonito lugar

Place used to have an amazing scenic view to get there. Unfortunately the place is now surrounded by walls, factories and just to get there is 20 min more to your tour. No signs to know more about the place and very reduced parking. Is not worth doing more than once

It is good place to visit if you go to Malecon de Veracruz, you can buy a hat ($100mx), an umbrella ($100) and glasses ($100mx) in the entrance; also you can contract a visitor guide to get a best experience(which cost is around $400MX per 6 persons). Access cost for San Juan de Ulua is $100MX.

We were not told ahead of time, but you must leave all food and drinks (other than water) in the ferry. Any candy. And the snacks and drinks purchased on the ferry as well. Unfortunately, my friend left her bag with candies just purchased and it went missing. Lots of walking involved. I suggest paying for the guided tour, very informative.

This is a great historical place to visit. It's a drive from the city so take a taxi or other transportation vehicle. Restrooms are available. Only water is allowed inside the fort not any flavored waters. Recommended to go early as it gets hot later in the day. There are guides available outside of the fort.

At least 450 years old, the existence of this fort predates the founding of Boston. The architecture corresponds to the military models of the time. It might not be as well preserved as other castle/forts in the Caribbean, but it certainly is worth your visit. I have 2 small children, and we found plenty to enjoy as a family in our 2 hour-long visit. You can hire private tour guides at the entrance, but there is also plenty of information online to inform you as you search its many nooks and crannies. It's well worth the 60 pesos entry fee.

Very interesting place. Tickets are around $85 pesos per adult. I recommend getting a tour guide (our charged $50 additional per person) to tell you the story. It is incredible how much has happened here. We took a trolley from the artisan market and paid $100 round trip per person. Everything is outside so consider sunblock, a hat and water.

Great historic fort with a lot to see. A pity that it's been allowed to degrade so much. Still, there seems to be a lot of work going into renovations of at least the core structures. Hopefully when I come back I can view this historic treasure in it's full glory. Definitely worth a visit. I would recommend the guided tour as well, there are a few English speaking guides.

A lovely experience at the Aquarium today! It’s bigger than I expected with a lot of rooms and spaces for different species. I went on a weekday around 3pm and it was pretty empty. Lovely to walk around and learn about marine life. There’s bathrooms available and a foodcourt right outside the exit once you are done with some little stores.

The aquarium is medium-sized. All is display only. They have plenty of souvenir stores inside. They DO NOT have a dolphin show or penguin show. Some of the locals that work around the area claim that they do. So, do not be fooled.

I was visited before but now is more beautiful. Than before we love it

Acuario de Veracruz is an amazing experience! The variety of marine life is incredible, and the exhibits are both educational and visually stunning. It’s a perfect spot for families and anyone who loves sea creatures. Highly recommend visiting!

Lovey place , too many cute creatures can see just in one place. 😍 Nice environment.

Must visit place in Veracruz for all. Great aquarium with variety of sealife

Went in to get out of the heat. It was bigger than what we expected. They have a lot of interesting fish and aquatic animals. There are doing some construction so some exhibits were closed. Missing description of fish but we just used Google to look up names of fish. Exciting the aquarium is a food court.

The lake and surrounding areas are beautiful. I took a boat tour and visited a number of areas around the lake. It was a little too commercialized for me. They tried to sell you things at each stop. I was able to see monkeys on two of the islands in the lake.

It looks beautiful. There are boat rides available 🤩

A place I always stop and stay

Cool

Beautiful

Nice tour.

(Translated by Google) An excellent place to enjoy with your partner or family. There are two boat fees: when you pay for a private tour and when you take the boat open to the general public. I think I paid $400 per person in the summer of 2025 on a shared boat. The tour is beautiful, even though the wind is northerly in Veracruz. They take you to Monkey Island, explain some important facts about the place, and take you to a place where you can buy food and crafts. And what's essential: they take you with a "white witch" who will clean your pocket, depending on your mood. They also offer a mask made with mud from the lagoon. Greetings, travelers. (Original) Excelente lugar para disfrutar a tu pareja o a tu familia. Existen 2 costos por lancha, cuando pagas un tour particular y cuando vas en la lancha para el publico en general. Creo que pagué $400 por persona en el verano del 2025 en una lancha colectiva. El recorrido es hermoso aunque haya norte en Veracruz. Te llevan a la isla de los monos, te explican algunos datos importantes del lugar, te llevan a un lugar donde puedes comprar alimentos y artesanías. Y lo que no puede faltar te llevan con una "bruja (o) blanca (o)" que te da una limpia de bolsillo, según como te dejes. También te ofrecen una mascarilla a base de barro de la laguna. Saludos viajeros.

The ticket took forever,.than from the next window some man shouted: where are you from? He had to fill out a list, then at the entrance we had an argument since the ticket lady gave us the Mexican entrance fee and the entrance lady told her we should have paid the foreigner entrance fee, so they argued if a permanent residence permit makes a foreigner eligible for the regular fee or not and we just stood there.....until we decided to enter the park. A very unwelcome feeling. The park deteriorated a lot since we were here 4 years ago. Not worth the money. With or without discount.

A wonderful combination of a zoo, forest preserve and archeological site, with coatis roaming free thru the park, huge ceibas and mango trees and next to a lagoon with crocodiles, make it a unique place, not to be missed if you’re in Villahermosa.

Today it was free. No flash photography and don't touch anything. Not really kid friendly and you have to pay for everything.

Very cool outdoor museum of Olmec sculptures and altars. Situated on a lovely lagoon, it's one of the highlights of Villahermosa (excepting the dismal, unnecessary zoo included in the park).

Make sure to bring mosquito repellent so that you can enjoy this place.

I was visiting from the US and my friends wanted to take me here. It’s beautiful, for sure. I really like that it has the combination of being a museum AND a zoo! Mostly common zoo animals, but it’s still neat. I really enjoyed the bird area that you can walk into. The big head statues are awesome. The ONLY downfall is the amount of mosquitoes is torturous! Be prepared for that, bring plenty of bug spray/repellent because you will for sure be eaten alive by mosquitoes if not. We had bug spray and were still getting attacked haha.

Nice experience but the animal enclosures were not very well kept. My animal lover kids were very concerned. We were not aware of the zoo and we were just fine without the zoo part. Very hot and humid but fun to see the archeological monuments.

It's a very good place to go with the kids overall. Food options are not good at all, I mean, they serve its purpose if you're starving but nothing delicious or worth considering if you're not hungry, refreshments are good tho', try to call in advance to ask if they're in maintenance, otherwise you'll see a bunch of empty cages. Be there as early as you can.

On my recent visit, the 2 guides for our tour were very informative and pleasant. They explained about every animal and their habitat. They talked about conservation efforts and where we can participate. The animals look well kept and healthy. My only concern would be DUMBO the elephant. His enclosure consists of only a metal structure in the middle of an empty land. With no big trees for him to cool off when the sun is at it higher point. It was saddening to witness how he tried to slim down and stay still in order to fit inside the very little shadow the structure was projecting. I hope the next time I visit the park, his conditions are better. They have a store at the entrance for you to buy snacks and plenty of choices for drinks since they don't allow outside food or drinks, yes, not even water. At the end of the train ride, there's a section with more exhibits and even though it is not a formal restaurant, they have sitting and they offer food options like tamales, empanadas, oreja de mico and different traditional candies and snacks. They also offer drinks and paletas de hielo. I hope everyone visiting Tabasco can take the opportunity to visit this place. It's not only kids friendly but has something special for all ages!!

3 hour wait to enter the park but it was actually worth it. That was on Easter Sunday. Bad idea. They say the park is empty monday to friday, go then. 4 stars because their organizational skills suck.

This place is an amazing experience if you are in town, it’s fun for families. The prices are extremely affordable kids below 3 enter free, other kids are $40 (pesos), adults foreigners are ~$137 pesos (~$7 dollars) and local adults are only $80 pesos. It includes two guided tours: 1) a walking guided tour through the jungle, as you walk by the tell you all about the fauna and ecosystem there. 2) a train tour through the reservation where all animals are not caged, and in their own ecosystems. The third stop is a recreational area with additional animals and a park with a small shop for food and gifts. They have bathrooms both at the entry and on the recreational stop. Bring comfy shoes for walking, and clothes that cover your legs and arms! There are lots of mosquitos and ants around!

Awesome place! Educational tour in Spanish, family friendly, impressive variety of animals, well kept. Super friendly and helpful staff. Bug spray is a must!!!!

Nice place to visit, especially with children. You can see crocodiles and many other animals almost in natural conditions here.

This is a great spot to see some animals and enjoy a nice park.

This is a pretty unique attraction to visit in Mexico. An original fortified bastion with a former city gate within the framework of surviving and restored city walls. It appears like something you'd see in Spain or Portugal, which is what makes it so neat. It's not exactly pretty or spectacular, but it is unique. There are a few shops and a restaurant or two on the "old" side of the walls. If you look north, off in the distance you can see the Sea Gate at the other end of the old city. Nice!

A walk along the old Campeche city walls comes with some nice views. Keep in mind there is zero shade.

One of the best historical sights in town! For only 15 pesos you are allowed to climb the walls of the former fortifications with a beautiful view over the colorful city center. Highly recommended, well worth the price. Can be quite hot up there in the sun, though, better bring some water and a hat. You might expect to spent about 20 minutes there, if you walk all around.

Just a small part of Mexico's history. The whole city is really nice. Night show at Puerta de Tierra is ok, but unfortunately is only in Spanish, they should include an English version to welcome foreign tourism.

Fantastic little museum. Great collection and display of Mayan culture and history of Campeche... Also some awesome facts about 🏴‍☠️!!! The staff were eager to answer any questions about the exhibits and there were plenty of language options. Great for a quick tour and lesson on the area!

Worth a visit.Long wall,(like the great Chinas wall,but maybe Ch shorter:)). Beautiful views around for a 15 mnx cost.

Part of old colonial fort. Nice view from the walls.Pirat room at the entrance😁. Entrance fee 15 pesos. Also good pub opposite gate🍻

One of the oldest Mayan cities with amazingly preserved artifacts. The 5 floor pyramid is beautiful, the whole site is 10/10.

The most breathtaking sight I have seen so far! It is much bigger than you can imagine. We took a guide because there was 1 available and there were no visitors so it felt like a real private tour. The guide explained us much more than you are able to find yourself which made the experience even better!

Amazing and calm, do not miss this archeological site!!! After being shocked by the experience in Chichén Itzá with the many thousands of shouting vendors constantly breathing in our neck to buy at their stands, here we went through the opposite. Instead of the crowded and loud place we arrived to a calm and peaceful Mayan site with grandiose well-preserved ruins. We were probably a total of 10 people at the site at noon on this Tuesday. So special, we loved it! ❤️

Made an afternoon trip from Campeche as part of a Yucatán roadtrip. Absolutely worth the drive and feels unique compared with other sites in the region. Mid-sized site with a handful of enormous structures, most importantly the massive acropolis with the main palace. Almost everything can be climbed, the notable exception being the palace. Excellent small museum with everything translated into English. Iguanas are sparser compared to other regional sites so spotting them is a real treat.

A breathtaking site in incredible condition. Entrance is only 100 pesos and it is well worth getting a guide (although there is a great museum and helpful signage too). We spent 2.5 hours there but would have liked to stay longer

Nice archeological complex. We were almost alone in there. Not many tourist. Good value for the cheap entry fee. Lots of mosquitoes - bring some protection.

A must do in Campeche !!! Ancient beauty that the Mayas build & is still standing in great condition. The site is well kept, but no stores to buy water or food, so go prepare & it's really humid and hot. Mosquitoes 🦟 will bite you since you walk in, but you are in the middle of a tropical jungle, so take gallons of Mosquito repellent!!! Besides that, it's an incredible place to explore the greatest of the Mundo Maya in Mexico 🇲🇽

Miguel was an amazing guide! We got there at 8am and paid 2500 for a private tour for 2. Lots of time at flamingoes, they were about 50 yds away but we couldn't get closer because of low tide and we were aground. Mangrove tunnel was cool, Miguel's English and our Spanish were good enough to give us a great tour and insight into the area!

On the beach there were a group of people under two wooden roofs. We tried to find other tourists that might be interested in joining a tour. Initially we could find any, but the reason was mainly because besides us everyone just sport Spanish. We joined a tour that was ready to go. In total we were 9 passengers and the two of us payed 400 MXN per person. The tour room about 2 hours, but could have easily been shorter in my opinion. The boat driver spoke only Spanish. We first cruised along the shore where we saw beautiful Pelicans. Then we stopped and had to get off the boat to walk for a bit to get a view of a group of Flamingos. I was hoping for more Flamingos since we came in season, but that was it. Of the two hours we spend at most 5 minutes watching those Flamingos. Then we headed to the Mangrove tunnel which was ok. The interesting part were the red crabs. After this we continued down the shore and we got hopeful for more Flamingos, but we went to a spot, where some Passengers went swimming for a bit. Then we headed back to the beach. PS: The adventure starts with parking. We parked on the street where a gentleman who didn't speak much English threatened us that if we don't pay him 40 MXN to watch over our car, then some Bandidos might scratch it. We ended up paying and the car was fine. PPS: at the entrance of the town across the bridge there is a place where you can watch Flamingos without any tour and also with free parking. We were able to get much closer to the graceful birds there.

We were there little before 0800 and staff was already there. Due to us being early, even managed to get lil discount and four of us set off. Took lil more than two hours and was totally worth it. Saw gazzillion of young and mature flamingos, had a bit of mangrove canal tour and most important - interacted with local cocodrilo. Twice. Worth paying attention: if you want shorter bout trip, go for the ones near the bridge to the island of Celestun, since this one sails around entire island (~30min one way) before approaching flamingos; should you care, english or spanish tour, talk it out before sitting on a boat.

We were a group of 8 adults who went on the Flamingo Tour. I highly recommend taking the Ría Celestun Tour. You will find it located on the left side of the road right after you cross the bridge. This is located a few blocks before the town square and the beach on the Gulf of México. The best months to see the flamingos at this location: December- March (according to what i read online). We went at the end of February, and the flamingo population was very large. I took a lot of wonderful photos! Our tour guide, Victor, was fantastic. After taking us to the flamingos, he took us to other places on the lake. We saw many wonderful birds, termite nests, crocodiles, beautiful fish, springs, mangroves... Where the tickets are purchased, there are bathrooms and a few vendors. There is not a full restaurant - only snacks, drinks, and some fruits available. Later in the morning, the hats, T-shirts, swimwear, and the normal souvenirs were also available. I would highly recommend taking this tour! I will be happy to return anytime we have out-of-town guests visiting. Also, after the tour, head into town to go to the beach. The water here is so beautiful! It is worth making the time to go for a stroll, and enjoy one of the on the water restaurants. Enjoy!

Definitely worth doing. We paid 300 pesos per person on a boat of 8. It was easy enough to organise and we saw a few (not many) flamingos. The explanations were helpful (all in Spanish). There was a lot of travel time to and from but still a good way to spend 2 hours plus travel if you're coming from Merida.

Pack towels binoculars abs very good camera Comparing January to April is like night and day difference in terms of numbers of the flamingos January being far more populated. We ended up joining with a family on a boat tour 5 of us split was 480 pesos each. If the boat ride is not in your budget hang by the window and ask if anyone would like to share the boat. You need a good phone like Samsung note 20 or equivalent in taking pictures iphone 12 pro was not good enough from the distance in January the flamingos are everywhere so better chances of not needing a good phone. There is another stop and we had a good captain that speeded through the mangroves my heart was pumping a bit as I was trying to figure which one of my kids to save first 😁 The swimming area is a must do water is clear and salty

May 19th, 2022 I went on this interesting tour in Mexico and it was overal very beautiful and relaxing. We arrived to the place, got on a small 6 person boat and drove out like 20 miles. We ended up seeing over 3000 flamingos in the wild, they were all grouped up and eating. My tour guide was amazing!! Very knowledgeable, respectful, and answered all of my questions. He put his heart into his job. I think my boat captain didn’t speak English but that’s okay! We went for a ride down a river in the forest and that was absolutely peaceful and so beautiful to see! Then we saw a cenote and got to walk around and learn more about the nature! We ended at a beautiful restaurant in a small town and had an excellent meal and finished it off relaxing at the private beach! Overall very good experience, so much to see in the short 7 hours. The tour guide was awesome! I’ll never forget you my friend!

Excellent, unique experience! Tips on getting there if driving: don’t listen to Google Maps toward the end of the drive - turn when you see the sign “Grutas Calcehtok,” even if Google tells you to keep driving. Then, walk about 300m on the well-marked trail to get to the location where the guides are waiting - if they are not there, you will likely have to wait for them to complete the tour they’re on. We did the easiest (familiar) tour, which took about 40 minutes and went into the first cave. It was very large and open, with lots of artifacts and sacred sites. The next step up was a 90 minute tour into the second cave, which involved more intense climbing and squeezing through tight spaces. Our guide was fantastic - extremely informative and let us set our level of adventure. Highly recommend!

One of our favorite things we did on our Yucatan trip. Other reviews are right about bumpy road, and following signs instead of GPS at the end. We did the aventura leve: which entails maneuvering through tight spots and at one point crawling army style. Expect to get dirty, and if going during rainy season covered much more in clay. Our clothes and shoes were covered in mud and some guano, which we washed out relatively easy- a worth price. Spent about 2 hrs from start to finish. Guide mentioned a nice cenote about 15 minutes away he recommended to visit after to wash off, but we didn’t do.

Off the beaten path!! PLEASE READ before you go. Is truly off the beaten path, but, if you can get there, it can be a life time experience. DO NOT come with big city expectations. It is a humble place and a humble operation. Road to it has big pot holes, small signs, no restroom at the location, no infrastructure. What you do have is a pristine raw location years ahead before it becomes a major touristic stop. HIRE THE GUIDE! For two reasons, 1st- The best part is that the guides here are a family who have been running it for decades and are Mayan decedents. 2nd- SAFETY, the place is dark, not marked, slippery and you can easily get hurt if you try to go on your own. Don’t be cheap and stupid, paid for the guide and make sure you TIP them. They will keep you safe and create a life time memory you can share for the rest of your life. You will get dirty, small tight spaces, bring a face mask, there is bats inside. “The magic is not to find the next amazing place. The magic is to continue to be amazed by the next magical place you find” Thank you Sergio for keeping us safe and sharing so much of your ancestors. Muchas gracias Sergio por mantenernos seguros y compartir tanto sobre tus ancestros.

This place was awesome. The guide said he was normally around from 9am to 6pm. At least 2 caves that on site that we saw. When we got there no one was to be seen. So we just hiked up hill to where we thought the caves were. Turns out we were right and found the main cave. We were talking up at the top and the guide calls from in the cave and comes out to says hi. He was just bring down 2 other people and said we could join them. Thankfully he heard us because we would not have been able to go since he was the only person around. But the tour was freaking awesome! Crawled through what was called the birth canal, and man it was a tight fit! About 1.5hr tour for 150 per person. The extreme tour (we unfortunately didn't have time to do it was another 2-3hrs) this place was spectacular, highly recommended it!!!

Great adventure. A tour below the ground about the history of the Maya People. A challenging climb through a lot of caves. One of the best attractions in Yucatan.

My family had a great time exploring the caves with our guide. He didn't speak English and we only have very limited Spanish but we could still understand him well enough. He could still tell us about the history and importance of the place. We did the easy family tour but my kids still got to clamber up onto ledges and climb into crevices. The other reviews are correct in that the road there is very potholey and there are no washrooms on site.

We made to the parking lot, the wife's knee was not up for the climb uphill. There is a new turnoff for parking area at about 20.560638, - 89,925031 I have added a picture of the signs at thr turn. We will try later. It looks like a nice hike.

This is an absolutely must go if you are visiting anywhere Merida, Yukatan area. I had a tour guide, Eric, who was amazing. Seeing the beautiful architectural structures was mesmerizing and intriguing. We saw wild life, many iguanas around the property.

This is way better than the famous Chichén Itzá. There's much more to see, it's quiter and it's not only Uxmal, UNESCO named a group of sites as one WHS. Do visit the other ones too, Kabah, Sayıl and Labna. Uxmal have official parking lot mostly in shade, washrooms and gift shops of course. Be ready to walk around, there are ramps for every single part of the site. I like it much more than the famous sister . But of course it's not like 2 hours drive from Cancun. Visit Uxmal and siblings and then spend the night in Campeche, also a WHS with a nice promenade and nice historic district.

My favourite ruin in Mexico I’ve seen. The details and artistry are unmatched. This archaeological site is extremely well preserved. We rented a car and went without a group. We paid 110pesos for parking and 580pesos per person to enter. There is so much to see, we spent over 4 hours exploring. If we went with a group we would have only had 2-3 hours. Highly recommend Uxmal to anyone interested in visiting.

Visited for the first time with a friend back in February. Its so fun to explore and imagine what the world was like back then. I really liked that you could climb up some of the areas and feel the rock and everything. Very immersive. Price was decent for an archeological site in my opinion. My friend also had a great time. A lot of it is shaded by trees which made it really enjoyable. wear insect repellent though.

Excellent experience. Uxmal is a beautiful pyramid. We went with a tour of ten. We had a guide who spoke good English. Spectacular views.

I personally thought this place was better than chichen Itza. No crowds, amazingly preserved, you were able to climb on top of buildings for an amazing view. The was so much to see here.

Just such an astonishing site. Beautifully maintained. Be prepared to walk though. Good shoes and a hat are a must. Non-citizens pay an additional fee. You have to pay that fee at a separate window than the entry fee. It is not self evident from the signage. Just be aware that you need the receipt with the QR code from window 1 (or 2) in addition to the entry ticket or they won't let you in.

It is under repairs but you can still see how complex the curves and the decorations are. The masks are in all different emotions, which are magic and fancy.

A beautiful area that is not crowded with people.

No poop to be found :) but some of the best preserved inscriptions in the Yucatan.

A magnific and impressive building. All the mask representing Chaak the rain god are an impressive display of the skill of the artisans

Summon the rain gods.

Is Closed atm June 2021

Must see

We had a fantastic visit to this beautifully restored hacienda! The property is stunning, full of history, charm, and original furniture that really transports you back in time. Our guide, Arsenio, was truly exceptional. Although he doesn’t speak English, he spoke slow and clear Spanish, which made it easy for us to understand. His passion and knowledge were obvious, especially since he actually worked on the hacienda when he was younger! He gave us a full tour of the grounds, explained the fascinating history of the place, and even demonstrated how henequén was made. At 200 pesos per person, it’s more than worth it for the experience. Plus, it’s just a short 35-minute drive from Mérida. Highly recommended if you’re looking to explore a hidden gem with a personal, authentic touch

Excellent hidden gem for those who love old things and taking great photos. About 40 minutes from Merida by car, and there were very few people (I think I was the first visitor in the morning). It's basically one big museum, not a hotel or pool. You can see the old abandoned machines that were used for henequen production, and much of the old furniture is there. Entrance was 150 pesos, check the website ahead of time because some days they are closed for private functions. Highly recommended.

A truly amazing place. An eerie ruined hacienda, part of which was restored to host a restaurant and a small museum. The are are tours of the former grounds and factory for a small fee. The restaurant is pretty good especially considering the remote location, and the place itself is magical. Definitely out of the way, but it is a treat!

This is a lovely example of a hacienda from Yucatan's past. The main house features beautiful antique furniture and original decor, all kept in pristine condition. The website noted that there was a restaurant and gift shop, but we didn't see either of these. There was a store in the town where we could buy cold drinks. Be sure to check the website for certain days when the facility is not open to the public (due to private functions). They will give you a brochure in English about the facility but their tour guides only spoke Spanish. Wonderful photographic opportunities throughout. Reasonably priced entrance fees.

The small admission price of 125 pesos is well worth it to get a sense of the grandeur of the hacienda, the workings of the henequen (sisal) factory and just to walk the beautiful grounds. In its heyday the grounds encompassed 22,000 acres and today at only 1/3rd. that size they still seem expansive. We appreciated that information signs and a pamphlet were in both Spanish and English. The beautiful old hand-painted tile floor with each room different, gleam like new. The walls which soar to high ceilings are covered in stencil work, each room unique. We generally are not shoppers but purchased 3 items at the gift shop. Water and Coke are available for purchase the have while relaxing in wrought iron furniture on one of the decks. An elderly Spanish speaking gentleman for a small donation explains the workings of the sisal factory. His non-verbal language is pretty good too so we could get the gist of it.

We’ll kept hacienda with such beautiful rooms. We meet a man there who worked there over 30 years ago in the henequén factory and he showed us around the machines used. They are currently restoring some of the rooms, but for the most part everything was open.

Really worth it if you are doing the ride from Merida to Uxmal. It's not in great condition but it seems that they are currently investing to renovate it. This place has a lot of potential as a touristic attraction.

You have to visit in person to get a feeling for this historic monument. Also there are numerous shops and a park where you can buy food and souvenirs

This is a MUST SEE if you’re in Merida! Stunningly beautiful cathedral that was the FIRST one built in Mexico. Easy to access, safe, no admission charge and stunning. You must check it out! 🤩

Beautiful site in Merida. Must see for anyone. Looking at it from Picheta is amazing as well. Also I recommend viewing it day and night because it looks amazing in different kinds of ways. Also research the history as it’s pretty interesting.

Architecturally impressive, this cathedral houses none of the original art. Either stripped during the Mexican Revolution, or removed to prevent theft, the cathedral is a less decorative experience than the frilly, gilded majesty of the ones we saw in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Saturday nights there is a Mayan pelota demonstration in front of the Cathedral. It is a fitting location, since the stone walls of the Catedral de San Ildefonso are also the last remnants of the Mayan Temple that stood on the same spot. If you are visiting the archeological sites in the area, the ball game demonstration and ceremony will add significantly to your overall understanding and experience.

Fascinating cathedral, especially during the Christmas season. I love the light show they project onto the cathedral, as well as all the events that take place during this time. The church is free of charge. I believe the projection only happens during the weekend.

It’s one of the oldest buildings in Mexico, making it a fascinating spot for anyone interested in history and architecture

The oldest Catholic Cathedral and Church in North America. It was amazing to go to Mass here and experience history. Imagining the millions of pilgrims and Catholics that have worshipped here over centuries. The authentic structure gives the feeling of traveling through time and being in an International landmark is something special. Located directly in Central Mérida Yucatan Mexico across from the plaza is the iconic landmark. The Church is very peaceful and popular for tourists. But, it still functions as a Catholic Church with Masses held daily. This cultural heritage center is where Catholics formed their first Cathedral in North America. Then branching out to form missions throughout North, Central, and South America. You can feel the connection between the past and the present in a Holy Site. Then enjoy the food, shopping, and the cultural park directly across the street. A great place for family to visit and also fellowship in Christ!

Not worth the time or the effort or money indeed the price of both getting there, it’s far, and admission. The edifice is huge but the galleries are small, so much so that currently there is a large section on crafts, not really what one is expecting. Basically if you have been to the many Mayan museums in each city including the excellent Anthropological Museum in CDMX then this is a total waste of time. Sad but true!

This was a decent museum but it was a little bit confusing. For some reason when you enter you are actually entering at the end of the exhibit and when you exit it's the beginning of the exhibit. I'm not quite clear on why this was happening. I also was a little bit confused by the items that appear to be original archaeological pieces. Were they really? After you walk through there for a while, you start to realize that these may not be actual archaeological items but reproductions of them. I noticed this when I was reading what they were saying about each item.

Great artifacts! Big museum with lots of history and interesting facts about Maya. Taking off 2 starts for: 1) No English guide (or any guide) at this pint 2) No air conditioning, we wanted to leave earlier just because it was unbearable hot inside

Great museum. Worth a visit. A few missing translations, but nothing Google translate can't solve

We arrived at the museum an hour and 15 minutes before it closed, but it turned out that was the perfect amount of time. It doesn't have a ton of blockbuster artifacts (especially if you've already visited, and are implicitly comparing it to, the Museo de Antropologia in Mexico City...which was the case for us). However, what it DOES do quite well is to paint a picture of how the ancient Maya actually lived, how their society was impacted and shaped by the Spanish conquest (such as the role of the henequen trade), and how that all connects to the lives of the modern Maya. That throughline is essentially absent from the CDMX museum; in fact, I think the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya feels more like an "anthropology" museum, while the Museo de Antropologia feels like an archaeology museum, not anthropology. Both are worthwhile for their own reasons!

Really worth going. It holds beautiful Mayan artifacts that show the greatness of the artists. I do not agree with some of the archaeologists conclusions. And was really disappointed the Spanish stuff had a place in there. The colonialists of the world need to honour and appreciate the indigenous of their country. I speak as a white Canadian. These are Mayan temples, preserved by abandoning them. Too valuable to be destroyed by ignorant invaders. The Maya spirituality and knowledge far advanced of the civilizations that came later.

If you're interested in the Mayan culture, there are interesting artifacts to view at this museum. It also includes early Spanish artifacts. There are also three movie theaters with interesting visuals that are presented in Spanish language audio. This was our second visit in six years. We visited the museum during a weekday afternoon, and it was relatively quiet. The staff was very friendly and we had a great experience!

Amazing place on Mérida you can walk, eat marquesitas and have fun! Take a lot of photos

Nice walk with explanations along the way, can visit some interesting places such as the concept like Casa Tho

The buildings are beautiful, the area is clean and very safe. Some of the architecture is just amazing and romantic.

Sad to see that many historic buildings are now either empty and abandoned or have become a business. I guess there is no other option.

Beautiful and great atmosphere

Beautiful road of the city of Merida. Clean and modern, perfect road to walk, run and ride a bike. Many beautiful colonial architectures along the road. At day time not many people are walking because of the sun. Approximately from 6pm, people come out.

Nice area to walk and eat. Beautiful buildings

Very nice place. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen. After that we went to progreso to eat. Really enjoyed the ruins.

Amazing living history of the Mayan empire. Nestled in the Dzibilchaltún ruins. This beautiful cenote is breathtakingly beautiful.

Initially, my partner and I, we were going there to swim. None mentioned we werent allowed to do it and we already paid for the entrance, the museum and the arqueological area. We realised we weren't allowed to swim at the very last minute when we got there infront of the cenote and realized it was all closed for the people not to use. Also the museum was close in reparation process, but we got charged for it. I wouldn't mind to miss the swim if is to protect the area and the environment but I would of appreciate to know at the entrance before we pay for 3 different things and only get 1. Just to be fair ans clear, would be nice to advise the visitors on what we really get with the ticket. The arqueological area was beautiful to see and so is the nature around the pyramids. I recommend to get there with your own transport or booked transport to pick you up and drop you off, otherwise there were not public transport available once you exit during week days, I am unsure about weekends so I advice you to researchabout it or to book your transportin advance if.

Wonderful experience touring the ruins and visiting the museum. The guide was well worth the pesos as well.

You can’t swim anymore in cenote. And it is not mentioned.

This is part of the ruins, and a perfect respet from the very powerful sun that cooks you as you explore the ruins. There is a shallow and deep end (44m or 140ish feet) deep. If you don't want to swim, there are also lots of ledges to sit and dangle your feet in the water. As a bonus, there are tiny fish swimming all around you (completely harmless).

The ruins are really cool. I came with a swimsuit and towel all ready to swim but sadly the cenote is forbidden to swim in now.

A huge cavern a nice cool place to visit after the Yucatán heat. I have been here 3 times and I love it! This is one of the places I bring my friends to visit. There are friendly tour guides who will lead you through the cave. There are colored electric lights throughout the cave so a flashlight is not necessary although I always bring one.

Amazing place to visit! Not expensive and the tour guide was extremely knowledgable! The tours leave every 30 minutes from 9am through 4pm. Parking onsite has a cost of 22 pesos. Make sure you wear shoes with good grips as it is slippery inside the caves themselves. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

The caves itself is pretty good but lottun toursion is putting diffrent colour light inside to mAke it look more attarctive. Ticket cost around 150 mxn each foriegner and around 60 for mexican. The caves are very calm inside and its also cooler than outside. Worst part : Travel guide The travel guide does not have spoken a single english word and still charged me 50 mxn for nothing. When i resisted then he was behaving like it is complusory to pay him. He should learn some ethics. Travel guide that i was with was a thug. The number of person entered inside was minimum 50 and he charged 50 each. 2500 mxn for just an hour tour. Well not justified for me. Dont pay the guide if you dont understand spanish and rest is good. The cave is longer but just first 2 km is open to public.

So...you have to pay $22 MXN to park plus admission and then pay a tax and then at the end of your tour, tip (pay) the required guide $100 MXN per person. Total was around $700 MXN which was about $38.25 in May 2018. Even though it's not a lot, you get the feeling you're being extorted. Anyway, on to the review. Tours are every hour on the hour. We arrived 12 minutes past 3 so instead of parking, we went across the street for a snack and beverages. Food and service were great! Came back over and parked under the shade all the way back and to the right which turned out to be a long walk to the entrance but the closest place to the exit. The cave has a separate entrance and exit. Don't do this tour if you are disabled, have weak ankles, can not climb rocks or many steps. Reconsider doing the tour of you are wearing flip flops, sandals or slippery, non supportive shoes. Although mostly flat, the cave floor is packed dirt that is like a washboard throughout most of the cave. There are also a few parts where you must climb up and down rocks and a few slippery areas, too. The cave exit is up 50+ steps and then a long walk back to the parking lot. We joined a group that included a spanish speaking family of 4, a French couple that spoke English and us, an english speaking couple with some Spanish comprehension. The guide spoke primarily to the Spanish speaking group but would explain a few things on English. The caverns in this cave are huge with large stalagmites and columns. The Maya lives in the cave for many centuries and left traces of their habitation behind. There are quite a few rooms to explore. The highlight of the tour is at the end and made the whole adventure worth it. No spoilers here except my photo, just make sure you have a camera.

A good place, very recommended... Please bring enough liquids, it is an sweaty experiencie :)

amazing caves with lots of history. we had a great english speaking tour guide who gave us very detailed information. recommend going early to avoid the crowds!

Place is awesome, Sometimes you get bad guides sometimes you get good ones, try not to pay to much attention to them, enjoy the place and your surroundings....

A very nice Yucatan town to visit on your trip. The town centre is busy and picturesque. Lots of cafes and restaurants. A market to browse and eat authentic local food. We took a 20min carriage ride for 350ps and it was well worth it. There are 2 pyramids right in town, although not in the best repair, still worth seeing.Recommended

This is a super special location, right in the center of the yellow City. Is this convent on a hill? The grounds are bare. The property is kept up well when we went in May of 2025. They're doing some rehabilitation of the original artwork that was on the wall. We had the opportunity to walk into the church and meander around the property, it's something to behold

Convent that is close to the main square. Lots of opportunities for photos due to its yellow exterior. Large atrium and interesting history regarding its conception. There is a small gift shop next to the church. There are some people who stand outside the church offering tours but it’s not necessary if you do some research about the church prior to your visit (there are also some plaques in Spanish)

So they're on UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tentative list, I believe this will help a lot to do some upgrades. Very nice complex, with a big green space infront. Detailed work done inside is amazing. Lots of free parking around the convent and there were a couple of guides on site to give you your with all the important details. Road to Izamal is not a highway but a good road, through a residential area, so it will take you longer than you think with all the people and dogs on the street . All town is worth to visit with the color dominating everything.

It is a very beautiful place, the atrium is the largest in Latin America and it is a place you should not miss when you go to Merida

We stayed 3 days in Merida and drove down from Merida on our way to Tulum. It was about a 90-minute drive. We enjoyed reading about the history and they have a lovely little gift shop as well.

Beautiful Convento-Church. Interesting old build with open arquitecture. All houses around of this building are painting of yellow color too.

A very nice Yucatan town to visit on your trip. The town centre is busy and picturesque. Lots of cafes and restaurants. A market to browse and eat authentic local food. We took a 20min carriage ride for 350ps and it was well worth it. There are 2 pyramids right in town, although not in the best repair, still worth seeing.Recommended

This is a super special location, right in the center of the yellow City. Is this convent on a hill? The grounds are bare. The property is kept up well when we went in May of 2025. They're doing some rehabilitation of the original artwork that was on the wall. We had the opportunity to walk into the church and meander around the property, it's something to behold

Convent that is close to the main square. Lots of opportunities for photos due to its yellow exterior. Large atrium and interesting history regarding its conception. There is a small gift shop next to the church. There are some people who stand outside the church offering tours but it’s not necessary if you do some research about the church prior to your visit (there are also some plaques in Spanish)

So they're on UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tentative list, I believe this will help a lot to do some upgrades. Very nice complex, with a big green space infront. Detailed work done inside is amazing. Lots of free parking around the convent and there were a couple of guides on site to give you your with all the important details. Road to Izamal is not a highway but a good road, through a residential area, so it will take you longer than you think with all the people and dogs on the street . All town is worth to visit with the color dominating everything.

It is a very beautiful place, the atrium is the largest in Latin America and it is a place you should not miss when you go to Merida

We stayed 3 days in Merida and drove down from Merida on our way to Tulum. It was about a 90-minute drive. We enjoyed reading about the history and they have a lovely little gift shop as well.

Beautiful Convento-Church. Interesting old build with open arquitecture. All houses around of this building are painting of yellow color too.

Beautiful. Parking is 30 pesos and right in front of the entrance which is a hut like place. Don’t get scammed by a random guy right before offering parking for 100 pesos. Always ask. Mexicans pay 100 and everyone else 200 includes life vest. There are other activities and food but we didn’t try them. There are steep stairs to get down to the cenote so I would not recommend for those with mobility issue.

GORGEOUS very well kept cenote. Big enough to have plenty of space to swim around even with several other groups here. The water smelled clean and was clear & crisp. Could see several types of fish swimming around. Clean bathrooms. Nice, simple restaurant. Signs that explained how Cenotes are formed + importance of them. NOT for those who have mobility challenges as there are lots of stairs. The wooden steps leading to the water were specially small and steep.

This place is insane and honestly a bit terrifying! But so freaking cool! A true natural wonder that shouldn’t be missed. It’s only 20 minutes from Chichen Itzá—and worth the extra drive. It’s deep in the ground, and the water itself is hundreds of meters deep. The water is clean and cool, but impossible to see through just given its depth. It definitely helps you feel a connection to the earth and its vast history.

Absolutely gorgeous and private! Tickets were 200 pesos per person and 30 for parking. Life vests are mandatory but totally worth it. We were there for 2.5 hours and we only saw 4 other people during our time (it was a cloudy day). We did however see a lot of fish, more than I expected in a cenote. They gather under the birds nests, waiting for droppings to fall into the water for food. Lockers are additional costs but since no one was there, we just left our stuff nearby the water.

Make this place more popular! The cenote is operated by the local community. It has a beautifully chill atmosphere and seems way less profit oriented than others in the area. Almost no people there when we visited it.

We had a great time. We like that this cenote is community run. My daughter took the zip line over the cenote. The cenote is big enough that it didn't feel crowded with the tours that arrived around the same time. Eventually the cenote cleared out and we were swimming with only one other couple. When we left no one was in the cenote and a couple of people had just bought tickets to get in. The restaurant food was good. There was an option of buffet or to order off the menu. The staff was always kind and helpful. We would definitely return if in the area again.

One of the most beautiful open cenotes you can visit. We were alone there when we went in the morning, saw lots of wildlife, and had a perfect meal and coffee at the restaurant after our swim. Highly recommend visiting this cenote and supporting the local community that has rescued, cleaned up, and maintained its natural beauty.