Day trips from Mérida: comparison and best time to go
Mérida is a good base for exploring Yucatán on day trips: Maya ruins, cenotes, colonial towns, the coast and flamingos.
This table gathers the tours in the Mary Tours catalogue so you can compare duration, schedule and published price.
Compare the tours
| Tour | Duration | Schedule | Website price | Owl coupon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The four cenotes of Santa Bárbara | 7 h | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily | $1,450 MXN | — |
| Hacienda Mucuyché | 7 h | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM · daily | $1,800 MXN | — |
| North Coast and Isla Columpios | 8 h | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily | $1,250 MXN | — |
| Sisal: kayak, flamingos and beach | 8 h | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · daily | $1,500 MXN | — |
| Celestún and the pink flamingos | 9 h | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily | $1,600 MXN | — |
| Izamal and two cenotes | 9 h | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily | $1,300 MXN | — |
| Izamal and the Santa Bárbara cenotes | 9 h | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · daily | $1,550 MXN | — |
| Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid | 11 h | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily | $1,200 MXN | — |
| Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal | 11 h | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily | $1,600 MXN | — |
| Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos | 12 h | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily | $1,400 MXN | — |
| Bacalar, the lagoon of seven colours | 17 h | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily | $2,800 MXN | −$300 MXN |
| Isla Mujeres | 17 h | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily | $2,500 MXN | −$300 MXN |
| Tulum and the Casa Tortuga cenotes | 17 h | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily | $2,500 MXN | −$300 MXN |
Information taken from the current Mary Tours catalogue. Times and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.
Yucatán weather and best time to go
Generally, November to April is the driest season. April and May are usually the hottest months, and June to October is the rainy season, with showers that are usually short.
In hot months, visit ruins early and leave cenotes or the beach for the afternoon. Ask on WhatsApp about availability for your date.
Short days and long days
Cenote and nearby hacienda tours are among the shortest; Bacalar, Isla Mujeres and Tulum leave before dawn and return at night. Check the duration column.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time for day trips from Mérida?
Generally, the dry season runs from November to April. In the rainy season showers are usually short. For availability on your date, ask on WhatsApp.
Where do the tours leave from?
Each tour page lists the meeting point in Mérida.
How long is the The four cenotes of Santa Bárbara tour?
About 7 hours, scheduled 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Hacienda Mucuyché tour?
About 7 hours, scheduled 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the North Coast and Isla Columpios tour?
About 8 hours, scheduled 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Sisal: kayak, flamingos and beach tour?
About 8 hours, scheduled 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Celestún and the pink flamingos tour?
About 9 hours, scheduled 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.
How long is the Izamal and two cenotes tour?
About 9 hours, scheduled 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily, according to the current catalogue.