Mérida is a great home base, but Yucatán state has much more to offer: Maya archaeological sites, colonial towns, and the henequen hacienda architecture that tells the economic story of the region.

Archaeological sites within a day trip
Chichén Itzá and Uxmal are the two most visited Maya archaeological sites in the state, both reachable on a day trip by road from Mérida.

Colonial towns
Izamal, known as “the yellow city” for the color of its colonial buildings, and Valladolid, with its cathedral and cobblestone streets, are two of the most visited towns in the interior of the state.

Henequen haciendas
Yucatán experienced an economic boom tied to henequen fiber in the late 19th century, and several haciendas from that era survive today as museums or accommodations — a different way to learn the region’s history beyond Maya ruins.

Our recommendation
If you’re staying several days at Casa Muliix, it’s worth dedicating at least one full day to exploring outside Mérida — whether it’s an archaeological site, a colonial town, or a restored hacienda.