If traveling by car, there are two routes to Uxmal from Merida: Highway 261 or State Highway 18. Note that there's no gas available at Uxmal. Buses run from Merida to Uxmal, but to see the sound and light show, you should sign up for aguided tour in Merida.
Tip: If staying the night in Uxmal, an efficient plan is to arrive late in the day, buy a ticket to see the sound-and-light show that evening, then explore the ruins the next morning before it gets hot. Make sure that the ticket vendor knows your intentions and keep the ticket.
By Air - The closest airport is in Merida. Further away, but in the same region, is the airport of Cancun. For detailed information about flights and flying, see the Mexperience guide to Air Travel in Mexico.
By Car - Uxmal is located about 40 miles southwest of Merida, and about 250 miles southwest of Cancun. From Cancun, take Highway 180 to Merida, and then connect to Highway 281 southwest from Merida toward Uxmal. From Merida, take the 281 heading southwest. Because of the limited public transport in this area, we recommend you rent a car (see below) to explore the region and especially the Ruta Puuc, if you are not taking a guided tour. Also see additional information about Driving in Mexico and Mexico's Toll Roads on Mexperience.
Car Rental: To explore the local area around Uxmal, the Ruta Puuc and the Yucatan, consider renting a car locally. Having your own car will give you more flexibility than using public transport options and, in some cases, offer you access to places which are otherwise difficult to visit without the use of a car. Read our guide to Car Rental in Mexico to learn what you need to know about car rental in Mexico and connect to the Mexperience Travel Center to reserve your Rental Car.
By Bus - Public transport is very limited in this area in comparison to other regions in Mexico, and most of the buses that pass-by Uxmal are tour groups on the Ruta Puuc. To
