Tulum, Quintana Roo
Tulum and cenotes from Mérida: the ruins and Casa Tortuga in one day
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- Duration17 hours approx.
- Schedule5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily
- DepartureCalle 61 #518-B · Centro Histórico, Mérida
- LevelLong / demanding day
How much is it and is there a discount?
Price published on our website$2,500 MXN per person
$300 MXN off per person for groups of 4 or more. Fill in the form below: you get a BUHO code to validate on arrival.
What is included
- Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism
- Round-trip transport
- Lunch
- Cenote entry
Not included
- Tulum archaeological site entrance
- Drinks
Paid separately on the day: Tulum archaeological site entrance
What the day is like
Tulum is the exception: while the other Maya cities sit deep in the jungle, this one was raised on a cliff above the sea. El Castillo served as a lighthouse for navigators, and there is a white sand beach below. After the guided walk, the Casa Tortuga park: four different cenotes — open, semi-open and cave with stalactites — with changing rooms and trails. Cenote entry and lunch are included.
What you will see
- Tulum archaeological site
- El Castillo on the cliff
- Four Casa Tortuga cenotes
- Temple of the Frescoes
Hour-by-hour itinerary
- Boarding
We leave from the downtown office. If your accommodation is on the way, we collect you there — agreed beforehand on WhatsApp.
- Motorway to the rest stop
An hour and three quarters, with fifteen minutes for toilets and something light.
- On to Tulum
An hour and a half more to the Quintana Roo coast.
- Tulum archaeological site
Guided visit to the walled city: El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and the Temple of the Descending God, with the sea behind.
- Casa Tortuga cenotes and lunch
Four cenotes of different kinds, with a guided route, trails and changing rooms. Lunch is on site.
- Back to Mérida
Four hours back, with a stop halfway.
What to bring
- Swimsuit on underneath
- Reef-safe sunscreen is required
- Closed comfortable shoes
- Towel
- Cash for the Tulum entrance
Why take a tour from Mérida?
A day-tour concept lets you compare the route and catalogue inclusions in one place. Confirm transport, activities, timings and any additional costs with Mary Tours before booking.
Departure point
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
How to book
- Fill in the form with your date, group size and WhatsApp number.
- You instantly get your BUHO redemption code and WhatsApp opens with your booking already written.
- Mary Tours confirms availability and how to pay the deposit: 50% holds the booking (card, transfer, cash or OXXO).
- Ask Mary Tours where to present the code or its screenshot for validation.
Book with the NearVisual discount
Minimum group of 4 people for the discount. No online payment.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Tulum and cenotes tour from Mérida?
Around 17 hours in total, scheduled 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily. It leaves from our office in Mérida’s historic centre.
What does the Tulum and cenotes tour include?
Included: Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism, Round-trip transport, Lunch, Cenote entry. Not included: Tulum archaeological site entrance, Drinks.
Is there a discount for the Tulum and cenotes tour from Mérida?
Yes: the NearVisual discount is $300 MXN per person for groups of 4 or more. Request it on this page and validate it with a BUHO code on arrival.
Where does the tour leave from?
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
Can you go down to the Tulum beach?
It depends on the day: access to the little beach under the ruins opens and closes depending on the tide and the state of the cliff. Ask the guide on arrival.
How much is the Tulum entrance?
It changes often because it bundles several fees. The guide gives you the exact amount on the way; bring it in cash.
Is there shade at the site?
Very little. It is an open site on a cliff and by mid-morning it is fierce. A hat and water are not optional.
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Information taken from the current Mary Tours catalogue. Times and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.