Historical 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 is well liked for its museums. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in and around the larger Santa Elena area, you might plan a trip to Eco Museum of Cacao.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Elena
Uxmal Archaeological Site
9.8/10 (195 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena with a stop at Uxmal Archaeological Site. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Pyramid of the Magician
9.8/10 (101 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Santa Elena when you stop by Pyramid of the Magician. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Kabah
9.6/10 (14 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Santa Elena with a stop at Kabah. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the local chocolate shops.
Governors Palace
9.6/10 (107 reviews)
Find out about the history of Santa Elena with a stop at Governors Palace. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
House of the Turtles
10.0/10 (31 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena when you spend time at House of the Turtles. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
Nunnery Quadrangle
8.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Santa Elena when you stop by Nunnery Quadrangle. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Santa Elena Museum
8.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Santa Elena Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Elena. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the local chocolate shops.
Choco-Story Museum Uxmal
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Choco-Story Museum Uxmal during your travels in Santa Elena. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the local chocolate shops and restaurants.
"The staff was very helpful and courteous, five stars. The rooms were clean, the breakfast and dinner (a little on the pricey side) were ok. The location is excellent, less than a five minute walk to the Uxmal ruins. Overall, we had a very nice stay."
"Great breakfast to start the day. Jose is a great server and made the best limon margaritas we had on the trip. Restaurant menu was excellent balance of food we knew and with a Mayan twist. Owner Amy Jo was welcoming and on site to offer suggestions and support for the area.
Thank you"
"Room has windows on all sides, and mine had other rooms all around. Folks were walking around at night and early in the morning with lights. I didn’t sleep well. Breakfast was fine, but not great. "
"Do NOT follow Google Maps directions to this hotel if you are driving on Highway #261. Coming from Merida/Muna direction, you will find the new road/driveway to the hotel on the right, just before the Uxmal site/Hotel Hacienda Uxmal Plantation. There is a new sign noting "Hotel"
This new hotel is fantastic!
It starts with the drive in, through the jungle, on the new road/bike path. Watch for animals on the road. We saw many deer, iguanas and a coati.
We were greeted at the front door and...
"The uxmal ruins were way better than the Chichén Itzá. The staff were very good. The best part was seeing the ruins from our window. We had room 321 and got to see the sunrise over the ruins. Absolutely beautiful!!! Would come again!"
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