Private Tours to Uxmal & the Puuc Region

Discover Uxmal and the Puuc Region on a private tour from Mérida, exploring the history, architecture, nature and local traditions of Yucatán. From ancient Maya cities to cenotes, historic haciendas and authentic Yucatecan cuisine, each experience offers a different way to discover this remarkable region.

Experience Uxmal & the Puuc Region Your Way

A private journey to Uxmal gives you the freedom to experience one of Yucatán’s most remarkable Maya cities at your own pace.

Take the time to explore, ask questions, and discover the architecture, history, and symbolism of Uxmal with a federally certified Yucatecan guide who knows the region firsthand.

Beyond Uxmal, you can explore other sites of the Puuc Region, including Kabah, Sayil, and Labná, discovering a remarkable Maya landscape known for its distinctive architecture and low hills.

Your private journey can also be combined with other experiences in Yucatán, from cenotes and historic haciendas to local cuisine and communities along the way.

Shape Your Uxmal Experience

Tell us what interests you, and we’ll help shape your journey around Uxmal and the experiences you’d most like to include.

EXPLORE THE PUUC REGION

Continue beyond Uxmal to other remarkable Maya sites such as Kabah, Sayil, or Labná.

ADD ANOTHER EXPERIENCE

Combine Uxmal with a cenote, a historic hacienda, or another experience that interests you.

Plan Your Journey

MAKE A DAY OF IT!

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant or keep it casual with something local along the way.

Visitors photographing Maya architecture at Uxmal in Yucatán, Mexico

Beyond the Ruins

Uxmal and the Puuc Region are home to some of Yucatán’s most remarkable Maya sites, but exploring this part of the peninsula can go far beyond archaeology.

Discover other sites of the Puuc Region, experience local cuisine, visit a cenote or historic hacienda, and encounter communities and traditions along the way.

Your journey can bring together the places and experiences that interest you most, creating a day that feels entirely your own.

Travelers exploring Uxmal on a private tour in Yucatán, Mexico.

CENOTE • LOCAL FLAVORS • RELAXED PACE

Uxmal & Cenote:

The Classic Route

Discover Uxmal on a private tour at a relaxed pace, taking time to appreciate its intricate Puuc architecture, cultural significance, and quiet atmosphere that make it one of the most extraordinary Maya cities in the world.

After exploring the archaeological site, cool off in a cenote and enjoy authentic regional flavors through a lunch experience tailored to your preferences.

✓ Uxmal Archaeological Site

✓ UNESCO World Heritage Site

✓ Puuc Architecture

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Cenote Swimming

✓ Flexible Lunch Options

✓ Local Cultural Insights

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Traveler visiting historic Hacienda Yaxcopoil during a private tour in Yucatán, Mexico.

HISTORIC HACIENDA • CENOTE • LOCAL FLAVORS

Uxmal & Hacienda Yaxcopoil: The Hacienda Route

Discover Uxmal on a private tour that brings together ancient Maya history, a refreshing cenote, local flavors, and Yucatán’s henequen heritage.

After exploring Uxmal, swim in a cenote and enjoy a traditional local lunch before continuing to Hacienda Yaxcopoil, where historic architecture and the legacy of Yucatán’s henequen era reveal another chapter of the region’s past.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Uxmal Archaeological Site

✓ Cenote Swimming

✓ Traditional Local Lunch

✓ Hacienda Yaxcopoil

✓Yucatán’s Henequen History

✓ Historic Hacienda Architecture

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Hands-on Yucatecan cooking experience during a private Uxmal tour in Yucatán

LOCAL MARKET • CENOTE • YUCATECAN CUISINE

Uxmal & Yucatecan Cooking:

The Culinary Route

Discover Uxmal on a private tour that combines ancient Maya history with the flavors and culinary traditions of Yucatán.

Visit a local market, prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes alongside members of the local community, explore the Uxmal archaeological site, and cool off in a cenote before enjoying the meal you helped create.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Local Market Visit

✓ Hands-On Cooking Experience

✓ Local Ingredients

✓ Uxmal Archaeological Site

✓ Traditional Yucatecan Cuisine

✓ Cenote Experience

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Visitors exploring Kabah archaeological site during a private Puuc Route tour in Yucatán

ARCHEOLOGY • LOCAL FLAVORS

Uxmal & Kabah:

The Puuc Highlights Route

Explore Uxmal and Kabah on a private tour through two of the Puuc region’s most remarkable archaeological sites, discovering their Maya history, distinctive architecture, and the stories that shaped this fascinating region.

After exploring both sites, enjoy a traditional meal hosted by a local family—a warm and authentic way to experience the flavors and hospitality of Yucatán.

✓ Uxmal Archaeological Site

✓ Kabah Archaeological Site

✓ Puuc Architecture

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Ancient Maya History

✓ Local Family Dining Experience

✓ Yucatecan Traditions

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THE PUUC REGION

Uxmal, Kabah, Labná & Sayil:

The Explorer Route

Explore Uxmal, Kabah, Labná, and Sayil on a private tour through the heart of Yucatán’s Puuc region, discovering four remarkable Maya archaeological sites and their distinctive architecture.

Travel beyond the most visited landmarks to experience quieter ancient cities, beautiful landscapes, and a deeper look at Maya history and culture, with a local lunch along the way.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

✓ Uxmal Archaeological Site

✓ Kabah Archaeological Site

✓ Labná Archaeological Site

✓ Sayil Archaeological Site

✓ Puuc Architecture & Maya History

✓ Local Lunch

✓ Lesser-Visited Maya Sites

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Discover Uxmal & the Puuc Region

Beyond Uxmal, the Puuc region reveals another side of Yucatán, where remarkable Maya cities, cenotes, local traditions, and historic haciendas come together.

From the intricate architecture of Uxmal and Kabah to lesser-visited sites such as Labná and Sayil, each journey offers a deeper connection to the history, culture, and everyday life of this remarkable region.

Explore at your own pace and discover the Puuc region through experiences shaped around your interests.

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Planning Your Uxmal Journey

  • The drive from Mérida to Uxmal takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic and your pickup location.

  • Uxmal opens at 8:00 AM, as do most archaeological sites in Mexico. We recommend an early departure from Mérida so you can arrive around opening time and explore before the hottest part of the day and the larger crowds arrive.

    Starting early also gives you more flexibility if you would like to continue to a cenote, another archaeological site in the Puuc Region, a historic hacienda, or enjoy a relaxed local lunch.

  • Most visits to Uxmal take approximately 2 hours, although there is no need to rush.

    Because your journey is private, your guide can adjust the pace depending on your interests, whether you would like a general introduction or more time to explore the architecture, history, and details of the site.

  • Yes. Uxmal can easily be combined with a cenote, a historic Yucatecan hacienda, or both, depending on how you would like to spend the day.

    You can cool off with a swim in a cenote, discover the history of one of Yucatán’s haciendas, enjoy a local lunch, or combine several of these experiences along the way.

  • Yes. Uxmal can be combined with other remarkable archaeological sites in the Puuc Region, including Kabah, Sayil, and Labná.

    These sites receive far fewer visitors than Uxmal, yet they are well worth exploring. They offer impressive Puuc architecture, fascinating details, and the opportunity to experience ancient Maya cities in a much quieter setting.

    You can visit one additional site or spend more of the day exploring the region, depending on your interests and preferred pace.

  • Yes. Uxmal can be a wonderful experience for families with children.

    Since the journey is private, we can adjust the pace, take breaks when needed, and shape the day around your family rather than following the schedule of a larger group.

  • We recommend comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing, sun protection, and a hat. Bringing a swimsuit is also a good idea if your journey includes a cenote.

  • Yes. Food can be part of the experience in different ways. We can stop at a local restaurant, try street food or something interesting we discover along the way, or, when arranged in advance, enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family.

    Vegetarian and vegan options can also be accommodated, as well as other dietary restrictions. Just let us know in advance, and we’ll help arrange or find a suitable place based on your dietary needs.

Ready to Explore Uxmal & the Puuc Region?

Whether you're drawn to ancient Maya architecture, traditional cuisine, cenotes, or the stories that shaped Yucatán, we'll help you create a private journey designed around your interests.

Plan Your Journey