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A charming colonial city known as the "Sultana of the East," famous for its colorful buildings, cenotes, and proximity to Chichén Itzá.

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The Best Yucatán Road Trip Ideas: 4 Incredible Day Routes from Mérida
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The Best Yucatán Road Trip Ideas: 4 Incredible Day Routes from Mérida

Looking for the perfect Yucatán road trip that lets you experience ancient Maya cities, pristine beaches, cenotes, haciendas, and magical towns—all in one unforgettable day? This guide gives you four expertly curated, full-day road trip itineraries starting and ending in Mérida, crafted for travelers who want to soak in the state’s history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you love ruins, wildlife, photography, or great food, these Yucatán road trips deliver the very best the peninsula has to offer.

Nov 25•
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Temozón: Smoked Meats, Wood Shops & Ek Balam Base
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Temozón: Smoked Meats, Wood Shops & Ek Balam Base

Temozón blends legendary smoked meats and wood furniture shops with quick access to Ek Balam and cenotes X’canché and Hubiku—an easy, flavor-packed day near Valladolid.

Oct 30•
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Balankanché: The Jaguar Throne—Chichén Itzá’s Sacred Underworld
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Balankanché: The Jaguar Throne—Chichén Itzá’s Sacred Underworld

A rare chance to stand inside a Maya rain-god sanctuary: in-situ offerings, a towering ‘ceiba’ formation, and powerful ties to Chichén Itzá—currently closed, so confirm status before you go.

Oct 30•
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Kulubá (Tizimín): Classic & Terminal Classic Palaces in the Jungle
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Kulubá (Tizimín): Classic & Terminal Classic Palaces in the Jungle

Northeast Yucatán’s jungle-wrapped palaces: a Late Classic ‘Palace of the Pillars’ later interrupted by an Itzá-style hall—Kulubá captures the Classic → Terminal Classic transition in stone.

Oct 30•
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Yaxuná (Yaxunah) Archaeological Site: Deep History & Its Chichén Itzá Connection
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Yaxuná (Yaxunah) Archaeological Site: Deep History & Its Chichén Itzá Connection

A quiet, living-community site just south of Chichén Itzá: early E-Group plazas, the far end of Cobá’s 100-km sacbé, and vivid traces of the Itzá conquest—finished with a swim at Cenote Lol-Há.

Oct 30•
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Valladolid, Yucatán: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide
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Valladolid, Yucatán: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

Plan the perfect trip to Valladolid, Yucatán: walkable colonial streets, cenotes in town, standout Maya cuisine, and easy day trips to Chichén Itzá and Ek Balam.

Oct 29•
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