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 place to visit and enjoy the waters of the river, The waters are at a perfect temperature for the heat and, unlike other rivers the water is warm, there is a small well-stocked store, the road to get there in good conditions, I only hope that our ejidatarios friends get agree on that conflict that benefits no one, even so highly recommended to admire the beauty of the waterfall from the other side, that is, the Cerro de la Iguana.

Very good place to see the falls. But there is a problem with the manegement, so most people know that it was close and also after entrance you can not find good service ! Place looks like abandon!!

The falls are beautiful. You can walk up to the top of the falls for an amazing view and also go down to explore the area below. It was a great experience and highly recommended.

Mesmerizing and astonishing. 'El Salto's' waterfall is beautiful, truly one of mother natures gift to the world. A must see on your visit to Los Tuxtla's region in Veracruz. A great place to take the family. People of all ages will be impressed by the falls massive pour of water and roar. The overlook brings you close to the edge of the fall. A stairway to the bottom of the fall allows you the opportunity to feel the crash of the water. FYI, you will get wet. Make sure your phone has a case and screen cover. Unfortunately access to the bottom is not wheelchair accessible, please be mindful of seniors and people with disabilities. Mind your trash and keep the Tuxtla region clean.

Beautiful experience. I recommend everyone go once.. went with my family, and we just loved it.

Even in the dry season of April, the waterfall has powerful flow even if not occupying the entire width. Good roads to reach. The Sihuapan street comes straight into the village, ends in a cul-de-sac which is the car parking area and entry to the falls. There is a 15mxn per head entry fee at the top and another 5mxn closer to the fall. Plenty of eateries, souvenir shops, toilets. From the point of entry, if one walks straight across a hanging bridge, one comes to a viewpoint overlooking the top of the falls. Instead if one goes down nearly 240 steps, one reaches a short trail that takes you right upto the falls. There is a barricade so that one cannot actually touch the falls or go under but there is quite a spray. The paths are well laid out, made of stone or cenent and not muddy or slippery. After the exertion of climbing back up the steps in the heat, it was refreshing to have a “ coco frio”, a chilled tender coconut drink outside.

Short drive from Catemaco. Small fee for entrance. Yes as other reviewers have said, lots of vendors, however, they are all friendly and just trying to scrape together a living (mostly poor indigenous Mexicans). That aside it's a beautiful waterfall as seen in the Mel Gibson movie. It is also possible to walk along the riverside from the falls for a short distance.

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.

Cool Mexican highway a little bit look alike Florida overseas highway.

Ok

Imagine the view Golf of Mexico white San

Awesome... been sightseeing coastal.

Ok

YOU CAN SEE JUMPING DOLPHINS!

Hemosos

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🍻

Great small hotel intercontinental the center of Campeche. Te rooms are clean, bit could be a little bit bigger. I rated this place 4 stars because of the good value.

Lovely hotel, with renovated and clean rooms, and good service!

clean hotel, average service. no parking available, no restaurant either, beds could be more comfortable, specially pillows (too tall). near historic downtown and restaurants in 59th street. OK for a one night stay, but not for prolonged stays

Rooms needs to be more clean

A couple of steps above a Motel 6.

Exelent

Xtampak tours

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.

Very recommended to visit because there are hardly any other tourists. If you go early, you might be ending up to be the only one there.

I was the only visitor there at the time of my visit, save for the team painting the parking bays and the site attendant. Beautiful and serene place to visit. Note: Facilities not yet opened take caution on the approach roads as there are some deep potholes!!!

Best ruin site of the Ruta de Puuc. Beautiful temples and arch in good condition. Need about 1hour to watch the whole site. We were there around 13 oclock and we had the site on our own. Redommended!

Awesome Mayan ruin. Very unique arch that if you’re in the area you should definitely see!

Wonderful site. You get right up close to the structures, and having been to several sites in the Yucatan I have to say this one has been my fave. There was no one else on site, and the statues and carvings are some of the best preserved I've seen. Some of the best 70peso I've spent in Mexico.

Just loved this place. No one else here and so much to see. The humidity was relentless so we explored and then stayed under a large tree on the grassy area and just relax. The ruins are in good condition and have been well looked after. There are ruins across the road that are well hidden in the jungle but we didn’t have time to check them out. Please don’t go behind the roped off areas. Things are fragile here and potentially dangerous. Toilets available. Not really wheelchair accessible. Kid friendly. Parking right out the front. So so worth a visit.

Off the beaten path. About 40 minutes from Uxmal and 20 minutes from Kabah. The roads to get there are easy to navigate. Absolutely no cell service in the area. Couldn't get Google maps to work to navigate our way back but there are only two turns to remember. We were the only ones at the site when we visited along with staff. I wouldn't recommend the trip for solo travelers due to the isolation and limited traffic on the road from Kabah to the site. FYI, I would recommend the same caution if traveling in rural USA. The site itself was interesting. Doesn't take long to see the entire site but it makes for an inexpensive stop while in the area visiting Uxmal.

Mérida's Gran Plaza is a captivating blend of history and vibrant life, especially during Easter. The stunning colonial architecture, including the majestic Catedral and Palacios, provides a breathtaking backdrop. During Easter, the plaza buzzes with festive energy, often hosting cultural events that draw families and visitors alike. Adding to the lively atmosphere are the numerous street vendors, offering local treats and crafts. The Gran Plaza at Easter is a sensory experience, a perfect snapshot of Mérida's charm and community spirit.

Such a beautiful town square, lots of trees and the traditional seats for couples, not loud, live music and a photographer offering cheap pictures, very lovely place!

So much history in one plaza! Fantastic photo opportunities from the second floor of the governors mansion. Visit all the shops and enjoy the daily activities!

All.week and event to do . Kind people and respectful vendors dance listen to music ice cream food sage street access and kind people all.around ♥️

I was there for the day of the dead, was very crowded but it was very nice to be around locals and celebrate with them...

Beautiful place to relax, eat and walk around, specially on Sundays which is dia de familia.

Very busy park with lots to do around it. Daily shows and events here.

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

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....

It is nice but small. You take a short boat ride across the river. There is a path with three cenotes, one shallow one, where you can stand and two deep ones. We also saw some raccoons and turtles. The toilets and changing rooms where very stinky. Keep in mind that you can't take any bag with you. Only what you carry on you. And also no sunscreen is allowed.

It was such a beautiful place in Progreso, a friend told me about it. It was the first time I had heard of it. You have to take a trip by boat to get there. It was amazing and refreshing. The place is lovely, a lot of water eyes in the middle of nature, you can easily see some fish, and if you’re lucky, raccoons. The price is fine because you can stay there almost all day, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by people if you go on the weekend or during holidays.

The guy at the dock was super rude, almost made us turn around. the 'reserve' is just some stinky ponds, not cenotes like you expect. there is 2 min walk trail that leads to the furthest 'cenote' but nothing special. they hardened the mangroves for the trails, which is disturbing the environment. most wildlife we encountered was mosquitos (by the thousands), the few raccoons and cowati we saw were tame and laying just at the boat stop. would not recommend.

Loved this place you must go see history The ruins and the cnotes! Along with the authentic Mayan food!

Nice relaxing place. Went a Tuesday around 11 lots of animals and not a lot of people.

Small reserve, but worth visiting. We saw wild animals such as raccoons, turtles, fish, birds, etc., It was a short boat ride to the reserve (boat ride included in admission). The entrance cost is 120 pesos. They have a credit card sign, but somehow it was not working this morning. The opening hour is 9am. They started admitting tourists at 9:15. No bags are allowed. We left our belongings in the car. So if you plan to swim, it's better to wear your swimwear. There are lots of bugs. Please wear mosquito repellent before arrival. There are three beautiful cenotes for swimming.

A great way to spend a few hours. Bring your bathing suit and bug spray. We enjoyed the quick boat ride to the preserve, watching the coati’s and mapaches up close and taking a dip in any of the 4 mangrove springs (they call cenotes). The space is well maintained and there was a healthy biodiversity in the Reserve. Absolutely worth your time! Very affordable too.

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 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.