Jessica Leila & Renato Alejandro
Magic of Merida
Valladolid, Pueblo Magico
2 hours from Merida. Valladolid is a "Pueblo Magico." Visit Renato and Jessica favorite spot, the Harry Potter bar after you see the projection mapping show.
Chichén-Itzá
1.5 hours from Merida Known as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, it’s an ancient Mayan city that dates back to around 600 A.D. and was once one of the most powerful cities in the Mayan civilization. Monday through Sunday from 8:00 - 17:00. Last entry at 16:00. Adults (13+): $648 MXN | Children (3-12 years of age): $100 MXN Mexican Citizens: $290 MXN | Locals (Yucatan ID): $100 MXN
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
1 hour from Merida Monday to Sunday from 8:30 to 17:00. Last entry at 16:00 pm. Admission:$95.00 MXN Uxmal is one of the most important and well-preserved Mayan ruins in Mexico. Unlike the more tourist-heavy Chichen Itzá, Uxmal offers a quieter and more intimate experience with its stunning ruins, impressive architecture, and a sense of serenity that allows you to fully take in the beauty of the site.
Izamal, Pueblo Mágico
1 hour & 16 mins from Merida Izamal, known as “The Yellow City,” is a magical, mustard-colored town just an hour from Mérida. Nearly every building is painted bright yellow, giving the entire place a warm, golden glow. It’s a peaceful mix of Mayan and colonial history—you can climb the Kinich Kakmó pyramid, then stroll over to the impressive Convento de San Antonio de Padua, built atop ancient ruins.
Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché
40 minutes from Merida Cenotes are mystical, otherworldly pools—formed by nature and shaped by a meteorite that ended the age of dinosaurs. At Hacienda Mucuyché, you’ll wander through a 17th-century hacienda before diving into two of Yucatán’s most breathtaking cenotes, Cenote Carlota and Azul Maya—where turquoise waters and ancient history feel straight out of a fairytale.
Progreso
30 minutes from Merida Visit the Quintal's family hometown. Have a beach day, eat mariscos, and walk the malecon with a marquesita in hand.
Reserva Ecológica El Corchito
30 minutes away Merida. Family friendly cenote and hot springs. An ecological reserve surrounded by raccoons and other animals. Please call to ensure it is open before you visit, when the tide is low - it tends to be closed.