Santa Elena
Travel Guide





Visit Santa Elena
Where to stay in Santa Elena

Uxmal
Historic sites, archaeological sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Pyramid of the Magician or Uxmal Archaeological Site while you're exploring.

Sayil
Travelers like the museums in Sayil, and Eco Museum of Cacao is a top attraction you might want to visit.

The Lodge At Uxmal
I love the Lodge at Uxmal for its location next to the archeological site and its excellent restaurant. It is also surrounded and immersed in the local forest so very peaceful. Lots of birds. It is dated, but maintained and clean. It could use a spruce up but is a great place to be to explore the ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum
Beautiful property well situated to lots of attractions (pyramids, planetarium, eco-park/museum) but the restaurant staff ranges from mostly disinterested to somewhat dishonest (pretty obviously did not bring back correct change, helping herself to a very nice tip) and as other travelers have noted ...
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal
Excellent Hotel. Love it.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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Progreso Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Progreso Beach, a popular beach in Mérida. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Paseo de Montejo
Walk down this beautiful tree-lined avenue for a little taste of all the things that make Mérida such a charming place to visit.

Yucatan International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Yucatan International Convention Center during your trip to Mérida. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Mérida Cathedral
Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.

Celestún Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Celestún Beach during your travels in Mérida?

Uxmal Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena when you take a trip to Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the local chocolate shops and restaurants.



