What to bring on a day trip from Mérida
Every tour needs something different: a cenote is not the same as an archaeological site or a boat ride through mangroves.
Below is each tour's packing list exactly as it appears on its page. Anything else, ask on WhatsApp.
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.
The basics for almost any tour
Light clothes, a hat, water and biodegradable sunscreen. For tours with a cenote or beach, a swimsuit and towel. Bring cash for anything the tour page lists as paid separately.
What to bring: The four cenotes of Santa Bárbara
- Swimsuit on already
- Towel and change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Sandals with grip
- Bag for wet clothes
What to bring: Hacienda Mucuyché
- Wear your swimsuit underneath
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen — it is required
- Sandals with grip
- Cash for lunch at the restaurant
What to bring: North Coast and Isla Columpios
- Swimsuit on already
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Cash for lunch in Progreso
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
What to bring: Sisal: kayak, flamingos and beach
- Swimsuit on already
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Cash for lunch and the palapa
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
What to bring: Celestún and the pink flamingos
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit on already
- A camera with zoom if you have one
What to bring: Izamal and two cenotes
- Wear your swimsuit underneath
- Comfortable shoes — the walking is flat
- Hat or cap
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Towel
What to bring: Izamal and the Santa Bárbara cenotes
- Wear your swimsuit underneath
- Towel and a change of clothes
- Comfortable shoes for the Izamal part
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or cap
What to bring: Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
- Cash for entrance fees
What to bring: Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal
- Photo ID to board the train
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cash for entrance fees
What to bring: Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Clothes you do not mind getting muddy
- Cash for the entrance fee
What to bring: Bacalar, the lagoon of seven colours
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Reef-safe sunscreen is required
- Cap and sunglasses
- A light jumper for the pre-dawn drive
- Cash for the town
What to bring: Isla Mujeres
- Swimsuit on already
- Towel and change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cash in pesos for the island
- Motion sickness tablet if boats affect you
What to bring: Tulum and the Casa Tortuga cenotes
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Reef-safe sunscreen is required
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Towel
- Cash for the Tulum entrance
Frequently asked questions
Can I use regular sunscreen in a cenote?
Many cenotes ask for biodegradable sunscreen to protect the water. Check each tour's list and its questions.
Do I need cash?
Some tours have items paid separately on the day. Check each tour page or ask on WhatsApp.
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.