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5-day Mérida itinerary: with Uxmal, Izamal and the Celestún flamingos

Five days give you room for Mérida, Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and a day in Izamal or Celestún to see pink flamingos.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — Historic center

Morning

Arrive and coffee in the Zócalo.

Afternoon

Cathedral, Casa de Montejo and Paseo de Montejo.

Evening

Yucatecan dinner at La Chaya Maya.

Day 2 — Chichén Itzá + Valladolid

Morning

Early start for Chichén Itzá.

Afternoon

Lunch and cenotes in Valladolid.

Evening

Back to Mérida.

Day 3 — Cuzamá cenotes

Morning

Three-cenote circuit (Cuzamá).

Afternoon

Local lunch and back to Mérida.

Evening

Night market and mezcal.

Day 4 — Uxmal and the Puuc Route

Morning

Drive to Uxmal (1.5h); pyramids with fewer crowds than Chichén.

Afternoon

Stop at Kabah and Sayil (Puuc Route).

Evening

Back to Mérida; Yucatecan dinner.

Day 5 — Izamal or Celestún

Morning

Izamal (the yellow city) or Celestún to see pink flamingos.

Afternoon

Local lunch either way.

Evening

Last dinner in Mérida.

Pro tip 🧭 For Celestún go on a Sunday: more local boats, prices drop 30% and the flamingos are more active in the morning.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5 days enough for Mérida?
5 days covers the highlights of Mérida at a comfortable pace. If you want to add nearby trips or slow the rhythm, TripSensei can stretch or shorten this plan to fit you.
When should I book this 5-day trip?
Two to three months ahead works best for Mérida. Hotels and tours get scarce in high season — message TripSensei with your dates and we'll flag what to lock first.
How much does a 5-day trip to Mérida cost?
It depends on style: backpacker plans run cheaper than resort stays. Send your budget to TripSensei on WhatsApp and we'll size the plan around it.
Can I do this 5-day itinerary with kids?
Most of this plan works with kids; a couple of stops can be swapped for easier alternatives. Tell TripSensei the ages and we'll adapt it.
Can TripSensei personalize this 5-day itinerary for me?
Yes. Send "Mérida 5 days" to TripSensei on WhatsApp and we'll tune day-by-day plans to your dates, pace and budget — no app to download.

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