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Maps and Locations in Yucatan

Interactive Yucatan Map

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Merida Historial Center Map

Merida Historial Center Map

  1. La Ermita de Santa Isabel
  2. Mejorada
  3. Santiago
  4. San Cristobal
  5. San Juan
  6. San Sebastián
  7. Santa Ana
  8. Santa Lucia

Merida North Map

Nord Du Merida Yucatan

  1. Alcalá Martín
  2. Altabrisa
  3. Benito Juárez
  4. Brisas
  5. Buenavista
  6. Cámara de Comercio Norte
  7. Campestre
  8. Chenku
  9. Chuburná
  10. Chuburná Inn
  11. Cordemex
  12. Del Arco
  13. Díaz Ordaz
  14. Dzodzil Norte
  15. Emiliano Zapata Norte
  16. Felipe Carrillo Puerto
  17. Frac. Del Norte
  18. Fracc. Del Sol Campestre
  19. Francisco de Montejo
  20. García Ginerés
  21. Gonzalo Guerrero
  22. Itzimná
  1. Jardines de Mérida
  2. Jardines de Pensiones
  3. Jesús Carranza
  4. La Florida
  5. Limones
  6. Loma Bonita
  7. Los Pinos
  8. Maya
  9. México
  10. México Norte
  11. México Oriente
  12. Miguel Alemán
  13. Monte Albán
  14. Montebello
  15. Montecristo
  16. Montereal
  17. Montes de Amé
  18. Nueva Alemán
  19. Pedregales de Tanlum
  20. Pensiones
  21. Plan de Ayala Norte
  22. Polígono 108
  23. Prado Norte
  1. Residencial Pensiones
  2. San Antonio Cinta
  3. San Antonio Cucul
  4. San Carlos
  5. San Esteban
  6. San Nicolás
  7. San Pablo
  8. San Pedro Cholul
  9. San Ramón
  10. San Ramón Norte
  11. Santa María
  12. Tanlum
  13. Villas del Sol
  14. Villas Hacienda
  15. Vista Alegre
  16. Vista Alegre Norte
  17. Xcumpich
  18. Yucatán

Beyond Merida

  • Caucel
  • Chablekal
  • Chichí Suárez
  • Cholul
  • Dzitya
  • Komchen
  • La Ceiba
  • San José Kuche
  • Santa Gertrudis Copo
  • Tamanche
  • Temozon Norte
  • Xcanatun

YUCATAN COASTAL TOWNS

Celestun

located 95 kilometers northwest of Mérida, this famous coastal town is famous for its shrimp cocktails and extensive ecological reserve, where large populations of pink flamingos make their homes especially during the months of March to August. Celestun hosts a number of recently constructed hotels, an ecological resort, and several great seafood restaurants to choose from.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (West 76 Miles, 123 Kilometers)

Sisal

This fishing village lends its name to the famous henequen fiber that once boosted the Yucatecan economy beyond most others in the western hemisphere. Sisal hosts its own lighthouse and is host to some of the most tranquil pristine beaches on the Yucatan coast.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (West 26 Miles, 46 Kilometers)

Chuburna

This fishing village is only a 15 minute drive from Progreso and has half the population than that of Chelem. Because of this Chuburna offers a slightly more secluded beach setting than its neighbor. With accessibility to public transportation to Progreso, Chuburna offers a perfect environment for those looking to enjoy the port city life but then be able to disappear to their own private beach. This village offers an authentic Gulf setting with a small public square and a quiet sleepy mood.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (West 10 Miles, 16 Km)

Chelem  

Chelem is a peaceful fishing village only ten minutes away from the primary port of Progreso. With a population of just over 5,000 and no major tourist landmarks it offers both the benefits of an authentic Yucatan beach setting with easy accessibility to the conveniences of the port city. Chelem has its own center plaza (Zocalo), church, Municipal building, open market and several fresh seafood eateries. Coastal Distance from Progreso: (West 5 Miles, 8 Km)

Yucalpeten

As the first coastal village located to the west of Progreso Port, Yucalpeten retains a feeling of busyness, especially during the months of July-August when thousands of Meridians make it their summer home. The village is host to two Marinas and plenty of activity from local fishermen.
Coastal Distance from Progreso:  (West 3 Miles, 5 Km)

Progreso

With a population of 50,000, Progreso is Yucatan’s primary port. It is host to the longest pier in the America’s and one of the oldest and tallest lighthouses in the region built in 1885 and standing 40 meters (120 Ft) tall. Over the past few years Progreso has become a growing tourist and residential destination for many Europeans, Americans, and Canadians. It is host to peaceful beaches ideal for swimming, wind surfing and other water sports. Its seaside causeway (el Malecon) is host to dozens of fresh seafood restaurants and hotels.
Distance from Mérida: (20 Miles, 32 Km)

Chicxulub

Direct translation from Mayan being "the tail of the devil”, this Gulf town renowned for its big crater has been a summertime retreat for Meridians for decades. With dozens of restaurants, discos, and a summer long fair, Chicxulub takes on a carnival atmosphere from July-August, and becomes a hotspot for young locals. For the remaining months of the year, the town retains its quiet Gulf traits with plenty of activity by local fisherman and peaceful beaches.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 3.5 Miles, 6 Km)

Uaymitun

Only 10 minutes from Progreso and out of earshot from the busy club atmosphere of Chicxulub, Uaymitun offers a great balance of exclusive beach setting with easy access to the modern luxuries and variety that those two neighboring towns have to offer.  For nature lovers, Uaymitun also has its own Flamingo sanctuary. Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 10 Miles, 16 Km).

San Benito

With its close proximity to Progreso and pristine beaches, the property costs in this coastal town have been climbing at a very steady pace. San Benito offers an exclusive beach setting with no local fisherman, and beautiful Gulf Coast feeling. Residents for the moment enjoy plenty of open beach and not many neighbors. Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 13 Miles, 21 Km)

San Bruno

Located only 20 minutes east of Progreso, this coastal village is a growing beach spot for luxury homeowners.  It is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Gulf Coast with open beach and not many neighbors. San Bruno has been an attractive area for outside investors for the past few years and because of this the price of real estate in has been climbing at a fast and steady pace.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 17 Miles, 28 Km).

Telchac Puerto

Smaller in size than Progreso, Telchac has everything that a Yucatecan port village has to offer, with the exception that it hosts no banks. Telchac offers a peaceful environment with a variety of beachfront home locations, town square and park, hotels, grocery stores, a bakery, several restaurants, payphones, market, and more. It offers close proximity to a number of small Mayan archeological sites and hosts a summer fair during July and August.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 27 Miles, 43 Km)

San Crisanto

This peaceful coastal town is famous for its mangroves and gondola-like excursions through the wetlands. San Crisanto is just out of reach of the more populated areas along Yucatan’s coast. The town hosts some pristine beach-front property as well as nearby freshwater springs, hidden coves, and bird sanctuaries. Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 31 Miles, 50 Km)

Chabihau

This sleepy coastal village with a population of less than 500, is well known for its cienega also known as “la Ria”. It has not yet seen the boom of foreign investment, and offers spacious beachfront property with lots of privacy.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 36 Miles, 58 Km)

Santa Clara

Santa offers a beautifully clean and “Spa” like atmosphere because of its peaceful clear water and clay-like sediment known as “Mina de Oro”. Because of it’s distance from Progreso it has not yet seen a boom of foreign home owners as is the case of San Bruno, San Benito, and Uaymitun.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 43 Miles, 70 Km)

Dzilam Bravo

This fishing village is known for being the final resting place of the famous French pirate Jean Lafitte, as well as its 160 square Kilometer ecological reserve known as “Las Bocas”, which is one of the Yucatan’s largest. The reserve of Dzilam Bravo has long been a sanctuary for many species of birds, fish, and other protected wildlife. Dzilam Bravo has recently seen a surge of investment in tourism, with the opening of several local companies offering daily boat excursions for sport fishing, nature watching, fresh water swimming, camping and picnicking.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 49 Miles, 79 Km)

San Felipe

Located 9 kilometers west of Rio Lagartos, San Felipe is a very peaceful fishing village known for its colorful homes and bird watching. It hosts a number of restaurants and a hotel, as well as boat excursions to “Isla Cerritos” (Island of the small hills) only a few kilometers from the towns port.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 96 Miles, 155 Km)

Rio Lagartos

This coastal village is located within one of Yucatan’s largest national reserves known as the Biosfera (24,431 acres). Rio Lagartos is a flamingo lovers paradise and home to Mexico’s largest Pink flamingo population. The town of Rio Lagartos hosts its own lighthouse and thrives on a combination of ecotourism, commercial and sport fishing. Rio Lagartos hosts an annual fair at the end of July, and offers boat excursions along the inner coastal water way (Ria) as well as the open sea. Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 102 Miles, 165 Km)

Las Coloradas

This small town (population less than 1100) is located in the municipality of Rio Lagartos and is mostly famous for its salt mountains. Salt mining has been this town’s primary trade for over 2000 years. The name las Coloradas (the colored ones) gets its name from the Purple and Red tones of the mineral deposits which remain during the process of creating salt.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 114 Miles, 183 Km)

El Cuyo

Located on the northeastern tip of Yucatan and three hours from Merida, this small fishing village (less than 1500 people) is the meeting point of the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  El Cuyo is situated in the National Park of Rio Lagartos and offers a small beach community and port atmosphere.
Coastal Distance from Progreso: (East 132 Miles, 212 Km)

Holbox

Pronounced (Holbosh), this island about off the northeastern tip of the peninsula is located within the Yum Balam ecological reserve on the corner of the state of Quintana Roo. Holbox has a very small population (less than 1500 people) and offers pristine white sand beaches and emerald green water.  There are several hotels and hostels on the beach, fresh seafood restaurants and whale shark watching.

 

YUCATAN INLAND TOWNS
(AROUND THE STATE)

KANASIN

This neighboring town is located to the south of Merida (only 10 minutes drive) and forms part of the capital city’s metropolitan area. With a population of slightly more than 50,000, Kanasin is mostly known for the ex-haciendas that it hosts ( Teya and Tecoh), and famed restaurant “La Susana Internacional” where many go to enjoy regional dinners which include caldos de pavo, panuchos, salbutes, tostadas, vaporcitos, tamales, and more. Kanasin also hosts a well known 17th century temple dedicated to Saint Joseph.

TIZIMIN

Tizimin, which means “Tapir” in Mayan, is located two hours to the northeast of Merida, and with nearly 70,000 inhabitants is the second largest city in the state. This colonial city, was founded in 1544 by the Spanish, and is today Yucatan’s strongest regional producers of cattle. Tizimin is also known for its annual fair in honor of the “Three Kings” at the end of December, as well as tourist attractions which include archeological sites of Dzonot Ake, El Palmar and Haltunchen as well as former convents of the holy kings and temple of Saint Francis.

UMAN

This city of Uman is located 18 kilometers from Merida, and due to its close proximity and growing population of more that 30,000, is considered part of the Merida metropolitan area. Uman is known as the passage-way of the famed archeological region “Ruta Puuc”, and lies in the heart of the “Ruta de las Haciendas”.  Uman hosts a number of well known cultural attractions such as the 18th century church "La Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís” with one of the largest wooden crucifixes in the world and the haciendas Yaxcopoil, Xtepen y Hundzity

VALLADOLID

Valladolid is located to the east of Merida and half way to the Carribean. This city which was founded more than 450 years ago is the second oldest city in Yucatan next to Merida. Valladolid offers a perfect example of combined of Mayan and colonial tradition, with impressive buildings such as the convent of Saint Bernardino of Siena, the cathedral of Saint Servacio, the Saint Roque museum and more. Valladolid is also famous for local Yucatecan specialties such as Lomitos and Longaniza (spicy sausage similar to Chorizo). Also under construction in Valladolid is Yucatan’s next major international airport.

IZAMAL

Located about 45 minutes to the east of Merida, this unique colonial city is renowned for its strong religious heritage and for its yellow colored buildings which turn a golden color during sunrise and sunset, hence sometimes it is called the “Golden City” or the “ Magical City”. Izamal hosts a Fransiscan convent which was built over the ruins of a Mayan pyramid and was one of the several places visited by Pope John Paul II  in 1993. It offers a light and sound show at the convent as well as horse and buggy rides.

OXKUTZCAB

Pronounced (osh-kootz-cab) this Mayan city is known as the “orange” capital of Yucatan and is located about 55 miles from Merida. It is famous for its abundance of citrus (oranges, limes, etc) as well as its proximity to most of the popular archeological sites along the “Ruta Puuc” which include the ancient cities of Uxmal, Labna, Sayil, Kabah, and the grottos of Loltun.  Oxkutzcab host a number of historical places to visit such as the Saint Francis Convent , Saint Steven Chapel, and its train station built in the mid 1900s. 

TICUL

Located 60 miles to the west of Merida, Ticul is the shoemaking capital of the state. Shoes, boots, and other leather goods can be made to order or purchased. Clay pottery is also a local trade in Ticul, and part of the city’s charm are its clay statues of Mayan gods that are spread out along the streets as well as its hundreds of tricycle taxies shuttling its locals. 

MOTUL

Located only 30 minutes from Merida, this small city is mostly known for its unique local dishes, henequen fields as well as being the birthplace of Yucatan’s most famous governor, Felipe Carillo Puerto. The town hosts its own permanent bullfighting ring, local museum for Carillo Puerto, and picturesque church in the town center