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Tixkokob
Go for one night as a Mérida side trip: hammock workshops, panuchos and Aké ruins, 20 km (12 mi) east of Mérida on MEX-180.Go for one night as a Mérida side trip: hammock workshops, panuchos and Aké ruins, 12 mi (20 km) east of Mérida on MEX-180.
Tixkokob is a Maya town of about 11,000 people 20 km east of Mérida, known for hammock weaving and panuchos. The draw is small and close: a colonial church, a working henequin hacienda, the Aké ruins and cenotes. Most travellers see it as a half-day or one-night stop from Mérida rather than a base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–May (hottest), Sep–Oct (wettest)
- Airport
- MID
- Nights
- 1
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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
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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 Tixkokob, 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
- SafetyTixkokob is a quiet small town and the usual advice applies: use taxis or moto-taxis at night, keep to lit streets…
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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 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / tourist line)
- 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 Mérida Manuel Crescencio Rejón International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 30–40 min by car to Tixkokob).
- Getting aroundThe town is a small grid and walking covers the centre in 10–15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or soft drinkM$25–50
- Sit-down mealSit-down Yucatecan mealM$150–250
- Street or quick mealPanuchos (street stand or casual eatery)M$20–60
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi in townfrom M$15
- Museum or sight ticketCenote entry on private landM$20–50
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedSimple hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedSimple hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,800 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$900 (≈ US$50) · High MX$1,600 (≈ US$90)
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 Mérida Manuel Crescencio Rejón International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 30–40 min by car to Tixkokob)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Sep (15 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tixkokob: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 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 small grid and walking covers the centre in 10–15 minutes. Moto-taxis (tuk-tuk) run short hops in town from about M$15 and wait near the main square and the Tren Maya station. For Aké, the haciendas and outlying cenotes you need a car, taxi or tour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aké archaeological zone
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min each way
Drive or taxi southeast on the Tixkokob–Sotuta road, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Drive or taxi southeast on the Tixkokob–Sotuta road, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Small Maya site with a columned palace and a pyramid; entry M$80, open 09:00–17:00.Small Maya site with a columned palace and a pyramid; entry M$80, open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Hacienda San Lorenzo de Aké
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min from Tixkokob
Next door to the Aké ruins
Working henequin hacienda and rope plant; tours of about 2 hours, entry M$350.
Izamal
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Car or taxi northwest on the road toward Izamal
Yellow colonial town with a monastery and pyramid; pairs well with Aké in one loop.
Mérida
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min by road
Car or taxi west on MEX-180, or Tren Maya from Tixkokob station
The practical base for this area: museums, food and onward transport.
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.
Town centre near the plaza and church
Walkable to the market, church and most eateries; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Hacienda belt south and east of town
Restored henequin haciendas turned boutique hotels; you need a car or taxi for everything.
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
- M$500–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$900–1,600 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Simple hotel double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,200 | MX$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$900 | MX$1,800 |
| Moto-taxi hop in town2 × MX$15 | MX$30 |
| Aké entry2 × MX$80 | MX$160 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$369 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,030 per person per day, bed included | MX$4,059≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Panuchos (street stand or casual eatery) | M$20–60 |
| Sit-down Yucatecan meal | M$150–250 |
| Coffee or soft drink | M$25–50 |
| Moto-taxi in town | from M$15 |
| Cenote entry on private land | M$20–50 |
| Hammock, single to matrimonial size | M$300–1,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cenotes on private land: ask the owner before swimming, and expect a small fee.
- Some cenotes near town are dry or not good for swimming; the better ones are further out.
- Afternoon heat and humidity: carry water and plan outdoor sights for the morning.
- Hammock prices vary widely by size and thread; compare two or three workshops before buying.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / tourist line)
- 078
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Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
No embassy in Tixkokob; the US consulate and most other consulates are in Mérida (check addresses and hours).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Mérida centre → Tixkokob: about M$400–600, 30–40 min
- Tren Maya Tixkokob → Mérida: short hop on the Mérida–Cancún section; check current timetable and fare
- Moto-taxi in town: from M$15
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRA-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
- ¿Tiene hamacas? — Do you have hammocks? (TYE-ne a-MA-kas)
- ¿Se puede nadar aquí? — Can I swim here? (se PWE-de na-DAR a-KEE)
- ¿Dónde está el cenote? — Where is the cenote? (DON-de es-TA el se-NO-te)
Small town: carry cash for cenotes, moto-taxis and market stalls.
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 Tixkokob. 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 Apr–May (hottest), Sep–Oct (wettest) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MID: taxi and Tren Maya options field-checked, late-arrival fallback.
- Walking cluster around the plaza, church and market with rescue anchors.
- Place pages with verified hours and fees (Aké, Hacienda San Lorenzo de Aké, Iglesia de San Bernardino de Siena, cenotes).
- Hammock workshop pages with price bands by size and thread.
Sources
- officialYucatán state tourism
- officialTren Maya (official)
- officialINAH — Aké archaeological zone
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tixkokob, revision 5279738 (CC BY-SA 4.0)