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Cancun · Valladolid · Mérida · 7 days itinerary

Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida in 7 Days

Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary covers Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida over seven days. It begins with Cancun's beaches and ruins, includes a visit to Isla Mujeres, then shifts to Valladolid for its colonial center and cenotes. The route continues to Chichén Itzá before settling in Mérida for its historic sites and nearby ruins like Uxmal.

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

Day by day

Day 1

Cancun's beaches and ruins

  1. 9:00CancunSight
  2. 11:00CancunWalk
  3. 17:00CancunSight
Day 2

Isla Mujeres, then Valladolid

  1. 9:00CancunDay trip
  2. 15:00Bus to ValladolidCancunTransfer
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Day 3

Valladolid

  1. 9:00ValladolidSight
  2. 10:30ValladolidSight
  3. 13:00ValladolidSight
  4. 16:00ValladolidSight
Day 4

Chichén Itzá, then Mérida

  1. 8:00ValladolidDay trip
  2. 13:00ValladolidSight
  3. 16:00Bus to MéridaValladolidTransfer
Day 5

Mérida's center

  1. 9:30MéridaSight
  2. 10:30MéridaWalk
  3. 11:30MéridaSight
  4. 18:00MéridaWalk
Day 6

Uxmal

  1. 8:00MéridaDay trip
Day 7

Mayan history and cenotes

  1. 9:30MéridaSight
  2. 13:00MéridaSight
  3. 17:00MéridaSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida?

Seven days works if you move between cities on schedule. Reserve ADO buses the day before each leg to avoid delays.

Do I need to book Chichén Itzá tickets ahead?

No. The federal and state fees are now sold as one ticket at the site entrance. Arrive at 8 a.m. to finish before midday heat.

How do I get from Cancun to Valladolid by bus?

ADO buses run from the Cancun downtown terminal to Valladolid through the day. Buy tickets at the counter or in the ADO app. The Tren Maya from Cancun Airport is another option.

Do I need reservations for Cenote Ik Kil?

Cenote Ik Kil sells entry on site with no advance booking required. Arrive before 10 a.m. to avoid tour buses and secure parking.

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