Telchaquillo

Mérida
Mayapan Mayan Ruins showing 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 Santa Cruz
Hacienda Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
Calle 86 S/N, Santa Cruz Palomeque, Mérida, YUC
The price is €223 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
€223
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 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 Temozon Sur
Hacienda Temozon Sur
4 out of 5
Carretera Merida-Uxmal, km 182, Temozon Sur, Abala, YUC
The price is €304 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
€304
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 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! (184 reviews)
"Very over priced place. The whole amenities are very outdated! The shower has no warm water. The location is not easy to access"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2023

Hacienda Temozon Sur
Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
3 out of 5
Domicilio Conocido, Timucuy, YUC
The price is €136 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
€136
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Timucuy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"A wonderful property with excellent service and beautiful scenery."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2023

Hacienda Viva Sotuta de Peón
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Plaza
3 out of 5
Calle 23, 202, Ticul, YUC
The price is €36 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€36
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 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
Viatura Hacienda Xtojil, Yucatan, Merida, with Optional All Inclusive
Viatura Hacienda Xtojil, Yucatan, Merida, with Optional All Inclusive
2.5 out of 5
KM 31 Carr Ejido de Sotuta de Peon, Xtojil, Timucuy, YUC
The price is €240 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€240
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Timucuy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Viatura Hacienda Xtojil, Yucatan, Merida, with Optional All Inclusive
HOTEL SAAKLUUM RUTA PUUC
HOTEL SAAKLUUM RUTA PUUC
3 out of 5
CALLE 26, 222, Sacalum, YUC
The price is €28 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
€28
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Sacalum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
9/10 Wonderful! (22 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

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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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4/5(32 area reviews)

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Casa Frederick Catherwood showing interior views and art

Barrio de Santiago

While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Santiago Park and Casa Frederick Catherwood.

Barrio de Santiago
Anthropology and History Museum showing heritage architecture

Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo de Montejo and Paseo 60.

Zona Paseo Montejo
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Bojórquez

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