Major city · Mexico
Maní
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Maní: walk the compact centre, visit the 16th‑century monastery and a meliponario, then relax at a budget hotel.
Maní is a small Pueblo Mágico of about 4 100 people, 100 km south of Mérida. Its historic monastery, honey‑bee meliponarios and a modest market are within a 10‑minute walk, making a one‑day visit sufficient for most travelers.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Aug–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- MID
- Nights
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- 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 Maní911 ▾
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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 Maní, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyManí is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMID Manuel Crescencio Rejón International (Mérida) (2 h bus to Maní, about MX$50 (≈ US$3)).
- Getting aroundThe town is a 5‑minute walk from the zócalo to all sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$400 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$600 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$900 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · Mid MX$600 (≈ US$35) · High MX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- MID Manuel Crescencio Rejón International (Mérida) (2 h bus to Maní, about MX$50)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Aug–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maní: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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
The town is a 5‑minute walk from the zócalo to all sights. Taxis wait near the plaza for trips outside town; bus lines LUS and Noreste run to Mérida about every hour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cuzamá cenotes
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Taxi or colectivo from Maní, about 30 min
Popular sinkhole swimming spots; bring water and cash for entrance.
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.
Hotel Sac Naj
Basic rooms, off‑street parking, good for budget travelers
Posada Mary
Small hotel, reasonable rates
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
- Budget
- MX$300–500 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- MX$500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × MX$400 | MX$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Bus Mérida → Maní round‑trip1 × MX$50 | MX$50 |
| Taxi within town (average ride)1 × MX$30 | MX$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$78 |
| Trip total≈ MX$858 per person per day, bed included | MX$858≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at El Conquista | MX$200–250 (≈ US$11–14) |
| Honey tasting at meliponario | MX$50–100 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bus ticket Mérida → Maní | MX$50 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets cost ~MX$50; check schedules for weekend changes.
- Cellular coverage is 4G in town but drops on rural roads.
- Cenote XCabachen is not suitable for swimming; visit elsewhere for a swim.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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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 Maní. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Aug–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Maní
- secondaryWikivoyage: Maní, revision 5009126 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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