Telchaquillo

Mérida
Mayapan Mayan Ruins showing heritage architecture
Mayapan Mayan Ruins which includes heritage architecture
Mayapan Mayan Ruins showing forests and a garden
Mayapan Mayan Ruins showing heritage architecture
Mayapan Mayan Ruins featuring heritage architecture
Swim in an underground pool, visit ancient ruins and explore local architecture: This pretty little town is filled with hidden treasures.

Telchaquillo is a quaint village that’s brimming with traditional Yucatán culture. Here, follow bumpy dirt roads leading to crystal-clear swimming holes and purchase ripe bananas from fruit sellers pushing old carts.

Drive south to the nearby Mayapán Mayan Ruins. This significant archeological site was an important spot in Mayan Yucatán when the Spanish arrived in the area it survived as a thriving city until its sacking about A.D. 1450. Walk around the walled complex and see the remnants of an astonishing 4,000 structures, including temples, houses, murals and meeting halls. Climb the decaying pyramid and view the site spread out below. You can almost hear the clamor of this once-great city echoing down the centuries.

Return to town to explore life in a village that has changed little over time. Peek inside the 16th-century Telchaquillo Church that stands in front of the central plaza. Try to spot the ancient pre-Hispanic carvings that were worked into the Franciscan architecture.

Swim in the cool waters of the local cenotes, sinkholes located in hidden underground caves. You don’t have to walk far to find the Cenote de Telchaquillo right in the town’s central park. Descend the carved stone steps to find a glittering pool 26 feet (8 meters) below pavement level.

On a scorching day, head 6 miles (10 kilometers) out of town to the Cenote Noh-Mozon. Join local children as they dive into the azure waters of this breathtaking haven. Bring your camera to capture the effect of the sun streaming down onto the waters of the large pool.

Amble along the streets to see the daily routine in rural Yucatán. Here the sound of chickens clucking outside straw-thatched houses will transport you back to another era.

After a busy morning, head back to your hotel for a quick siesta. Let the tropical Telchaquillo afternoon lull you into a lazy dream.


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Top hotels in Telchaquillo

Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
3 out of 5
Domicilio Conocido, Timucuy, YUC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €145 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
€145
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Timucuy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"A wonderful property with excellent service and beautiful scenery."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2023

Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
Hacienda Temozon Sur
Hacienda Temozon Sur
4 out of 5
Carretera Merida-Uxmal, km 182, Temozon Sur, Abala, YUC
The price is €312 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
€312
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Abala. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyché and Hacienda ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
"We spent an amazing four days at the Hacienda. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something off the beaten path. It’s a very unique and historic location. There is a small cenote on site that you can’t swim in and a slightly larger cenote a 30 minute walk away. Unfortunately we couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024

Hacienda Temozon Sur
Hacienda Santa Cruz
Hacienda Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
Calle 86 S/N, Santa Cruz Palomeque, Mérida, YUC
The price is €255 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
€255
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Grutas de Tzabnah and Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"i requested a receipt, invoice upon leaving the place..they didnt supply me with one..they said they would email me one..a week and a half later i have not received a receipt..can you (Expedia) help me obtain a receipt, invoice for my stay there?"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Hacienda Santa Cruz
Hacienda Maria Elena Yucatán
Hacienda Maria Elena Yucatán
3 out of 5
Kilómetro 1.5 carretera Ticul Santa Elen, 2279, Ticul, YUC
The price is €95 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
€95
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ticul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
An amazing experience
"A wonderful hacienda stay on a large harmonious garden with an inviting warm water pool, the restaurant is on a big open area that blends with the green tropical forest, all the staff are very nice and attentive to the guests. Just limited on shower towels and a minor water leak on the bathroom but ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024

Hacienda Maria Elena Yucatán
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Plaza
3 out of 5
Calle 23, 202, Ticul, YUC
The price is €37 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
€37
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ticul. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua and Plaza de ...
8/10 Very Good! (116 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2023

Hotel Plaza
HOTEL SAAKLUUM RUTA PUUC
HOTEL SAAKLUUM RUTA PUUC
3 out of 5
CALLE 26, 222, Sacalum, YUC
The price is €24 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
€24
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Sacalum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
"Great stay other than the AC. They installed in the corner so it cools empty space and not where the bed is, so sleeping was uncomfortable. Move the AC unit over the bed."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

HOTEL SAAKLUUM RUTA PUUC
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San Antonio

Though San Antonio may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan and Grutas de Tzabnah.

San Antonio
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Merida Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

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4/5(32 area reviews)

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Casa Frederick Catherwood showing interior views and art

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Barrio de Santiago
Anthropology and History Museum showing heritage architecture

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