Arriving: the airport
According to ASUR, the airport operator, Mérida International Airport has ADO buses, taxis and car rentals. If you're heading to the historic center, a taxi is the most direct; the bus is the budget option.
Within the city
- On foot around the historic center, home to the Plaza Grande, the cathedral and the old neighborhoods.
- Va y Ven, the city's public bus system. The municipal mobility plan reported 17 routes at the end of 2023, plus more than 230 conventional bus routes.
- IE-TRAM: according to the Maya Train, you catch it at Parque La Plancha toward Mérida-Teya station.
Leaving the city
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Maya Train | Connecting to Izamal and other cities; schedules vary by service |
| Tour with transportation included | Travelers who want a guide and everything sorted |
| Private transfer (van with driver) | Groups who want their own pace |
Mary Tours offers the last two: day tours leaving from its office on Calle 61 in the historic center, and private transfers with an air-conditioned van, a driver and traveler insurance.
Pickup at your accommodation
Tours and transfers leave from the downtown office. If your accommodation is on the way to the destination or in the center, they can pick you up; arrange it on WhatsApp when you book. Bookings from this page are for groups of 4 or more.
Fun facts
- Mérida had more than 230 conventional bus routes at the end of 2023.
- The IE-TRAM links Parque La Plancha with the Mérida-Teya Maya Train station.
- Mary Tours transfers wait for your group at each stop.
Related tours
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Four stops, your own pace and the van waiting
from $2,650 MXN per vehicle
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The Puuc route at your own pace, with the van waiting
from $2,550 MXN per vehicle
Archaeology · 11 h
Maya Train, Chichén Itzá and Izamal
The Mérida–Izamal leg by train, the rest by road
from $1,600 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Transfer to the station — From the office to the Maya Train station in Mérida.
- 9:18 AM Maya Train ride — Forty minutes from Mérida to Izamal. Ticket included.
- 10:15 AM Izamal — The yellow town, the three-tier Baroque altarpiece and free time on the main square.
- 12:30 PM Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Sacred Cenote, the Temple of Kukulkán, the Jaguars and Eagles platform and the Ball Court.
- 2:30 PM Lunch in Kaua — Buffet of typical regional dishes.
- 3:45 PM Selva Maya cenote — The swim of the day, with the heat already easing off.
- 5:00 PM Back to Mérida — Two hours on the road back.
Included: Transport, General culture guide, Maya Train ticket Mérida–Izamal, Midday meal
Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Archaeology · 11 h
Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
Four stops in one day, and none of them rushed
from $1,200 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour on the road to Izamal. The guide uses the drive to set up what comes next.
- 9:00 AM San Antonio de Padua Convent — The story of the 16th-century Franciscan convent told in its atrium, then free time to walk the yellow town.
- 11:15 AM Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Temple of Kukulkán, the Sacred Cenote, the Ball Court, the Tzompantli and the Jaguars and Eagles platform.
- 1:45 PM Regional lunch in Kaua — Buffet of Yucatecan dishes: cochinita, relleno negro, lime soup and meat-free options.
- 3:00 PM Selva Maya cenote — The swim lands exactly when the sun is at its worst. Changing rooms and showers on site.
- 4:20 PM Valladolid — Francisco Cantón Rosado park with its original railings, the church of San Servacio and the murals in the town hall.
- 8:00 PM Back in Mérida — We drop you off where the day started.
Included: Air-conditioned transport, General culture guide, Regional buffet lunch
Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Frequently asked questions
How do I get around downtown Mérida?
On foot: the main sights of the historic center are a few blocks apart.
What is the Va y Ven?
Mérida city government's public bus system.
Are there vans with drivers for day trips?
Yes. Mary Tours private transfers include an air-conditioned van, a driver and traveler insurance.
Can they pick me up at my hotel?
If it's on the way to the destination or in the center, yes; arrange it when you book.
