Santa Elena Travel Guide

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Church in Santa Elena, Yucatan, Mexico
San Mateo Catholic Church - Santa Elena, Mexico
San Mateo Catholic Church - Santa Elena, Mexico
Go early so you can have the place to yourself.
Legends of the hidden temple 🗿

Look closely at the Yucatán jungle or you might just miss it. Could it be a hill, a mound, something natural? Or maybe an ancient ruin bubbling up, long reclaimed by the green.

Exploring the Ruins at Uxmal felt special. The jungle uncurling it’s claws to reveal a once formidable temple.
Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal

Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal

4 out of 5
Cam. a San Felipe, Ejido Calkiní y Hda Santa Elena YUC
The price is NZ$271 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$271
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Governors Palace and House of the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
We stayed in 4 of these new hotels within 2 weeks. This one was empty and felt sad to be so forgotten and unused after a year. The hotel DESPERATELY NEEDS SIGNS ON THE ROAD. You have to call for directions. Google Maps is wrong and staff knows this. Unlike every other hotel, this was unmarked and ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hotel Mundo Maya Nuevo Uxmal
The Lodge At Uxmal

The Lodge At Uxmal

4.5 out of 5
In heart of Archeological Park of Uxmal Santa Elena YUC
The price is NZ$421 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$421
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pyramid of the Magician and Choco-Story Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
Excellent! Room spotless. Staff very polite. Thank you Lodge staff, 😊

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Lodge At Uxmal
Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum

3.5 out of 5
At the heart of the archaeological park Santa Elena YUC
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
Beautiful property well situated to lots of attractions (pyramids, planetarium, eco-park/museum) but the restaurant staff ranges from mostly disinterested to somewhat dishonest (pretty obviously did not bring back correct change, helping herself to a very nice tip) and as other travelers have noted ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private Quiet and Charming bungalow in serene Santa Elena with AC, WiFi

Private Quiet and Charming bungalow in serene Santa Elena with AC, WiFi

Santa Elena Yuc.
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Elena. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Elena Museum and Kabah are located ...
Private Quiet and Charming bungalow in serene Santa Elena with AC, WiFi
Charming cottage in wonderful Ticul with WiFi, AC

Charming cottage in wonderful Ticul with WiFi, AC

Ticul YUC
Stay at this holiday home in Ticul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Plaza de la Cultura is located nearby.
Charming cottage in wonderful Ticul with WiFi, AC
HACIENDA Blanca Flor CAMPECHE

HACIENDA Blanca Flor CAMPECHE

3 out of 5
Carretera Mérida - Campeche KM 65.5 Hecelchakan CAM
Stay at this villa in Hecelchakan. Enjoy air conditioning and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Camino Real Archaeological Museum and Hecelchakan Plaza are ...
HACIENDA Blanca Flor CAMPECHE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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