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Major city · Mexico

Maxcanú

Stay 1 night in Maxcanú and use it as a base for day trips to Oxkintok, Uxmal and nearby cenotes; travel time 45‑90 min each way.

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Maxcanú is a small Yucatán town (≈24 000 people) with easy road links to several Maya sites. One overnight covers the main attractions; longer stays suit relaxed pacing or multiple cave tours.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
MXN
Best months
Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)
avoid May–Oct (rainy season, high humidity)
Airport
MID
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Maxcanú: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
  • Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
  • Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
  • Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Maxcanú911 ▾
  • Police911
  • Tourist assistance078

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Maxcanú, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Oxkintok archaeological zoneGrutas de Aktun Usil cavesParque Principalex‑Hacienda Santa Eduviges Chan Chocholá
Airports
MID Mérida International Airport (≈50 min by car via Federal Highway MEX‑180)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Maxcanú: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

14 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

27°C (81°F)

15 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxis are most convenient; rental cars useful for site‑hopping; moto‑taxis cheap for short trips within town.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Oxkintok archaeological zone

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h total

Rent a car or take a taxi from Maxcanú, about 30 min each way

Site entry M$80; guides available for extra insight.

Uxmal

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min total

Car or taxi, 45 min each way via Federal Highway MEX‑180

World Heritage Maya city; parking fee M$30 (check).

Cenote X'batun

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min total

Moto‑taxi or car, 20 min each way

Swim in fresh water; small entry fee M$30 (check).

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hacienda Santa Rosa

Upscale boutique hacienda, rooms ~M$6,000 per night

Budget hotels in town centre

Basic rooms, typically M$400–800 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
M$300–500 excl. bed
Mid
M$600–900 excl. bed
High
M$1,200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee at a caféM$20–35
Taco or local snackM$15–30
Bus ticket Mérida → KopomáM$100
Taxi Kopomá → Maxcanú (5‑10 min)M$50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Maxcanú is generally safe for tourists; stay alert for heat, keep valuables hidden, and use registered taxis.
  • Temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F) any month; bring sun protection.
  • Rainy season May‑Oct may make unpaved roads slippery.
  • Bus service to Kopomá runs only a few times daily; check schedules.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Tourist assistance
078

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police911
  • Tourist assistance078

Embassy

US consulate in Mérida (check address); other embassies in Mexico City.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Mérida → Maxcanú (car): ≈ M$250 for a one‑way ride (check fuel price)
  • Taxi Kopomá → Maxcanú: ≈ M$50 (5‑10 min)

Say or show

  • Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑to KWEHS‑ta)
  • ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (DON‑de es‑TA la pa‑RA‑da del au‑to‑BUS)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maxcanú. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, high humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Mexico

Sources

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