Chichén Itzá
Cancun · Valladolid · Mérida · 3 days itinerary

Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida in 3 Days

Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This three-day trip starts in Cancun with the El Rey Ruins, Playa Delfines and the Underwater Museum. Day two shifts to Valladolid for Chichén Itzá, Cenote Zací and the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena. The route ends in Mérida to cover the cathedral, Plaza Grande, Gran Museo del Mundo Maya and Paseo de Montejo.

3 daysCancunValladolidMéridaChichén ItzáBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Cancun

  1. 9:00CancunSight
  2. 11:00CancunWalk
  3. 15:00CancunSight
Day 2

Valladolid and Chichén Itzá

  1. 7:00Bus to ValladolidCancunTransfer
  2. 10:00ValladolidDay trip
  3. 15:00ValladolidSight
  4. 17:00ValladolidSight
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Day 3

Mérida

  1. 8:00Bus to MéridaValladolidTransfer
  2. 11:00MéridaSight
  3. 12:00MéridaWalk
  4. 15:00MéridaSight
  5. 18:00MéridaWalk
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Questions about this trip

Is 3 days enough for Cancun, Valladolid, and Mérida?

Three days allows visits to the main sites in each city. Reserve intercity buses one day ahead for morning departures.

Do I need to book Chichén Itzá tickets ahead?

No. Since 2026 the federal and state fees are sold as one ticket at the site entrance. Bring pesos as a backup and arrive at 8 a.m. opening to avoid crowds.

How do I get from Cancun to Valladolid by bus?

ADO buses leave the Cancun downtown terminal for Valladolid through the day. The trip takes about two to two and a half hours. The Tren Maya from Cancun Airport is another option.

Do I need a car to visit Mérida from Valladolid?

No, direct ADO buses run from Valladolid to Mérida in two hours. Buy tickets at the station on the morning of travel.

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