{"id":3063,"date":"2025-12-31T19:52:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T19:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/?p=3063"},"modified":"2026-01-09T21:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:10:27","slug":"2-week-mexico-itinerary-yucatan-road-trip-tested-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/fr\/2-week-mexico-itinerary-yucatan-road-trip-tested-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Week Mexico Itinerary: Yucat\u00e1n Road Trip (Tested &amp; budget)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3063\" class=\"elementor elementor-3063\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e5fa4f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e5fa4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c371c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11c371c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-1024x256.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2698\" alt=\"2-Week Mexico Itinerary: Yucat\u00e1n Road Trip Tested\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf54bbe e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf54bbe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92df161 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92df161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>2-week Mexico itinerary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is based on a real trip through the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula and Quintana Roo. Every stop, hotel, activity, and transport option was tested on the ground during a road trip with four friends.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><b>realistic, balanced Mexico road trip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, combining beaches, cenotes, colonial cities, and Mayan ruins : this itinerary is for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><i>(This post may contain affiliate links : which means I may earn a small commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.)<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62bb381 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62bb381\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d42a32 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d42a32\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f043469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f043469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chichen-itza-500x500-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3067\" alt=\"chichen itza 500x500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chichen-itza-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chichen-itza-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chichen-itza-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chichen-itza-500x500-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bab65a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bab65a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adacdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3adacdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick overview<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e43531a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e43531a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Duration :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 14 nights \/ 15 days<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Start &amp; end :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Canc\u00fan<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Regions :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quintana Roo &amp; Yucat\u00e1n<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Travel style :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Backpacking + road trip<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Group size :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 people<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Transport :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bus, rental car, ferry<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Also doable by bus :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes (ADO)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a17f4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9a17f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ecfeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17ecfeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Map of the itinerary<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f64127 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f64127\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93f0240 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"93f0240\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1GKazVfcbGf2YYD5rXwGp3i9p4SMOgN4&ehbc=2E312F&noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0de1c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d0de1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c7fa47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c7fa47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Route<\/span> : <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canc\u00fan \u2192 Playa del Carmen \u2192 Tulum \u2192 Sian Ka\u2019an \u2192 Bacalar \u2192 M\u00e9rida \u2192 Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 \u2192 Valladolid \u2192 Holbox \u2192 Canc\u00fan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50568f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f50568f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2804c4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2804c4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day-by-day itinerary (tested &amp; real)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691e043 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"691e043\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a94ac e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70a94ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d798e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5d798e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cancun.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3074\" alt=\"Cancun 4 photo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cancun.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cancun-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cancun-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cancun-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-707ab07 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"707ab07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7d348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a7d348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Canc\u00fan : Arrival &amp; recovery (2 nights)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78a3058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78a3058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canc\u00fan is the perfect gateway to Mexico. After a long flight from Paris, we took the <\/span><b>ADO bus from Canc\u00fan Airport to downtown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is cheap, fast, and reliable.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Where to stay in Canc\u00fan<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Hotel Hacienda Canc\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/LJ7fwImV\">(<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span>Book your stay here)<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Budget-friendly, walking distance from the ADO bus terminal, ideal for arrival and departure days. <\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to do in Canc\u00fan<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Free public beaches (white sand &amp; turquoise water)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Zona Hotelera (brief visit)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dinner at <b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Parque de las Palapas<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"> (cheap, local, lively)<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93e084 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d93e084\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bf4a27 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bf4a27\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6cb1c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e6cb1c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Playa-del-carmen.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3075\" alt=\"Playa del carmen itinerary yucatan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Playa-del-carmen.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Playa-del-carmen-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Playa-del-carmen-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Playa-del-carmen-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2e1a2f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c2e1a2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736f412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"736f412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Playa del Carmen : Short road trip stop<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b66fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b66fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del Carmen works well as a <\/span><b>lunch stop or overnight break<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between Canc\u00fan and Tulum. Lively, touristy, but convenient.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal recommendation (from another trip) :<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> <b>Kinta Kan Beach Hotel Boutique Playa del Carmen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> + dinner at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteria De Roma<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (one of the best italian meal of my life, 100% recommanded)<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/XD6Krq72\"><b>Book your hotel in Playa del Carmen here<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65415a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a65415a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1b8b2a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1b8b2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72dce1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72dce1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tulum.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3076\" alt=\"Tulum must do itinerary yucatan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tulum.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tulum-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tulum-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tulum-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd3dd0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fd3dd0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68113c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68113c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tulum : Ruins, cenotes &amp; beaches (3 nights)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad60df3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad60df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulum is one of the highlights of any <\/span><b>Yucat\u00e1n itinerary <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, cenotes, and beach clubs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Where to stay in Tulum<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Oryx Tulum Hostel <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/IoJ1672A\"><strong>(\ud83d\udc49 Book your stay here)<\/strong><\/a><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> : <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private room for 4, small pool, jungle vibe, excellent value.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to do in Tulum<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Tulum Ruins<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Beach day (Xpu-Ha by colectivo)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cenotes (Chan Aktun Ha : stunning but expensive)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks at <\/span><b>Batey Mojito Bar<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Nightlife around <b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Mercado Centauro<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3b7d7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f3b7d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a159d0f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a159d0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72378eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"72378eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sian-Kaan.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3077\" alt=\"Sian Ka&#039;an during your yucatan itinerary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sian-Kaan.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sian-Kaan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sian-Kaan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sian-Kaan-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d06ff81 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d06ff81\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d754909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d754909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere Reserve (day trip)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce6aa30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce6aa30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wild and untouched part of Mexico, <\/span><b>Sian Ka\u2019an<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve best visited from Tulum. General admission to the Sian Ka&#8217;an Biosphere Reserve is roughly MXN50 to MXN100 (US$3 to $5) but I highly recommand to take a guided tour for explanations et secrets of the biosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Jungle walk<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Muyil archaeological site<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Observation tower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpo.mx\/mDfuW9e4\"><b>Book Your Sian Ka\u2019an guided tour here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7d7ff9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7d7ff9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab627a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ab627a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b4f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23b4f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bacalar.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3078\" alt=\"Bacalar 3 day stop during yucatan itinerary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bacalar.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bacalar-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bacalar-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bacalar-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4aa5c6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4aa5c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-079d715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"079d715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bacalar : Lagoon of Seven Colors (3 nights)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc22910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc22910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"518\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bacalar was one of the biggest surprises of this trip. Calm, authentic, and absolutely stunning, it\u2019s the kind of place where time slows down and every shade of blue feels unreal.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"518\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where to stay in Bacalar<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"743\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"576\">Ade Hotel Bacalar <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/7RMH9kMk\">(\ud83d\udc49 Book Your Stay Here)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A small and charming hotel with a pool, excellent value for money, and easy access to a public lagoon entrance (a big plus in Bacalar where many docks are private.)<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"825\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What to do in Bacalar<\/span><\/h5><ul><li data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"867\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swim in the <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"867\">Lagoon of Seven Colors<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"867\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spend a day at <strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"900\">Los R\u00e1pidos<\/strong>, where natural currents carry you through crystal-clear water<\/span><\/li><li data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"867\"><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"867\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enjoy sunset walks along the lagoon<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2acba7c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2acba7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbd2c62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bbd2c62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bacalar-banniere-1024x256.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2809\" alt=\"Bacalar banniere \/ 4 pictures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bacalar-banniere-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bacalar-banniere-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bacalar-banniere-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bacalar-banniere.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0700f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff0700f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad7d239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad7d239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sailing &amp; catamaran tour on the lagoon (absolute highlight)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70053a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c70053a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7234b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7234b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1184\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of the most memorable experiences of this entire Mexico trip was a <strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1183\">catamaran day tour on the Bacalar lagoon<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1204\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The tour included:<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1204\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swimming in <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\">Pirate\u2019s Channel<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1204\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stops near a <strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1281\">protected bird reserve<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1344\"><p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1344\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multiple swim breaks in the most vibrant parts of the lagoon<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1409\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpo.mx\/tGn7Fceb\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1409\">Book your catamaran \/ sailing tour with Day Tour in Bacalar<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1571\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want more details, I wrote a full dedicated guide about this experience here : <strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1553\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/fr\/the-best-catamaran-day-tour-in-bacalar-mexico\/\">The Best Catamaran Day Tour in Bacalar, Mexico<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>This sailing day was without a doubt one of the most magical moments of the trip and a must-do if you include Bacalar in your Yucat\u00e1n itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b7546 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3b7546\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467844e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"467844e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1587b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1587b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Merida.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3082\" alt=\"Me\u0301rida 2 day stop itinerary yucatan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Merida.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Merida-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Merida-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Merida-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d34fc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6d34fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6a58ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6a58ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">M\u00e9rida : Colonial city &amp; culture (2 nights)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e846dbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e846dbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">M\u00e9rida is a vibrant colonial city and a great base to explore inland Yucat\u00e1n.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Where to stay in M\u00e9rida<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Casa NE (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/1PqGiuJ6\">Book Your Stay Here<\/a>)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Central, affordable, perfect for a short stay.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to do in M\u00e9rida<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Historic center walk<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Mercado 60 (food court)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Mezcal bars<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live music at <\/span><b>La Negrita<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5079fb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e5079fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64269f6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64269f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b8c17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c0b8c17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chichen-Itza-Valadolid-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3084\" alt=\"Chichen Itza &amp; Valadolid stop during yucatan trip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chichen-Itza-Valadolid-1.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chichen-Itza-Valadolid-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chichen-Itza-Valadolid-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chichen-Itza-Valadolid-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e2607 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14e2607\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754244d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"754244d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 &amp; Valladolid : Culture stop (1 night)<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a295fa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a295fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <\/span><b>New Seven Wonders of the World<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a must-see in Mexico. Go early to avoid crowds. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpo.mx\/gZaGm2UT\"><b>Book your Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 guided tour to enjoy so as not to miss anything!<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Valladolid<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A charming colonial town, perfect for an overnight stop.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swim at <\/span><b>Cenote Zac\u00ed ($7)<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Walk around the main square<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd253db e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd253db\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5fd240 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5fd240\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50da909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50da909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Holbox.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3088\" alt=\"Holbox stop during yucatan trip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Holbox.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Holbox-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Holbox-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Holbox-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea8470 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ea8470\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec91d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec91d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Holbox Island : Slow travel &amp; beaches (3 nights)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4c9621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4c9621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Holbox is car-free, relaxed, and the perfect place to end this itinerary.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Where to stay in Holbox<\/b><\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Golden Paradise Hostel (<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/D9htzikl\">Book Your Stay Here<\/a>)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Good value, central, ideal for groups.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to do in Holbox<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Beach time<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sunset drinks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk to <\/span><b>Punta Coco<\/b><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Total relaxation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6616cc3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6616cc3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da932a7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da932a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228ac30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"228ac30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Car-Or-Bus.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3089\" alt=\"Bus or Car during yucatan trip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Car-Or-Bus.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Car-Or-Bus-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Car-Or-Bus-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Car-Or-Bus-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93a8a3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d93a8a3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64219a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64219a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rental car vs bus in Mexico<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7304f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7304f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Rental car (what we did with <a href=\"https:\/\/economybookings.tpo.mx\/T4RDVdOd\">BSP Auto \/ Budget<\/a>)<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Total cost: approx. \u20ac300 for 10 days (4 people)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Easy driving overall<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Best option for flexibility<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bus option (ADO)<\/b><\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Comfortable, air-conditioned<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Reliable for long distances<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Slightly less flexible<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-633ada9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"633ada9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2babe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2babe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-1024x256.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2698\" alt=\"2-Week Mexico Itinerary: Yucat\u00e1n Road Trip Tested\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banniere-Mexique.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0658e27 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0658e27\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd0c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fd0c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2728Tip from Shiny Expatrie Frenchie \u2728<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6104b9a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6104b9a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bbd62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57bbd62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"716\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After traveling through the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula with friends and testing this itinerary on the ground, here are a few <strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"646\">real-life tips<\/strong> that can make a big difference when planning a 2-week trip to Mexico.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"783\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Traveling as a group makes everything easier (and cheaper)<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1007\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re considering renting a car, traveling as a group is a game changer. Splitting accommodation, car rental, and fuel costs makes the road trip extremely affordable and gives you much more flexibility than buses alone.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1047\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Don\u2019t underestimate travel days<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1283\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Distances in the Yucat\u00e1n may look short on a map, but heat, traffic, speed bumps, and detours can make drives longer than expected. Plan lighter days when moving between destinations, especially on longer routes like Bacalar to M\u00e9rida.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1309\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Always carry cash<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1497\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many cenotes, small restaurants, and local activities don\u2019t accept cards. Having cash on hand avoids stress and gives you access to more authentic places, especially outside tourist hubs.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1531\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Sunscreen matters (a lot)<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1740\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The sun in Mexico is no joke. Bring <strong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1605\">high-quality, reef-safe sunscreen<\/strong>, especially if you plan to visit cenotes or spend full days on the lagoon in Bacalar. Trust me : this is not the place to cut corners.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1785\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Not all cenotes on Google Maps exist<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1960\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some cenotes look amazing online\u2026 and simply don\u2019t exist or are closed. Always double-check with locals or your accommodation before driving long distances just for one spot.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2010\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Bacalar deserves more time than you think<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2229\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If there\u2019s one place where you should slow down, it\u2019s Bacalar. The lagoon changes colors throughout the day, and the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful. If you need to cut one destination short, don\u2019t let it be Bacalar.<\/span><\/p><h5 data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2266\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Holbox is the perfect ending<\/span><\/h5><p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2467\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ending this itinerary in Holbox was one of the best decisions of the trip. After days of driving and exploring, a car-free island with sunsets, beach walks, and slow mornings is exactly what you need.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2467\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BISOUS<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 2-week Mexico itinerary is based on a real trip through the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula and Quintana Roo. Every stop, hotel, activity, and transport option was tested on the ground during a road trip with four friends. If you\u2019re looking for a realistic, balanced Mexico road trip, combining beaches, cenotes, colonial cities, and Mayan ruins : this itinerary is for you. (This post may contain affiliate links : which means I may earn a small commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.) Quick overview Duration : 14 nights \/ 15 days Start &amp; end : Canc\u00fan Regions : Quintana Roo &amp; Yucat\u00e1n Travel style : Backpacking + road trip Group size : 4 people Transport : Bus, rental car, ferry Also doable by bus : Yes (ADO) Map of the itinerary Route : Canc\u00fan \u2192 Playa del Carmen \u2192 Tulum \u2192 Sian Ka\u2019an \u2192 Bacalar \u2192 M\u00e9rida \u2192 Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 \u2192 Valladolid \u2192 Holbox \u2192 Canc\u00fan Day-by-day itinerary (tested &amp; real) Canc\u00fan : Arrival &amp; recovery (2 nights) Canc\u00fan is the perfect gateway to Mexico. After a long flight from Paris, we took the ADO bus from Canc\u00fan Airport to downtown, which is cheap, fast, and reliable. Where to stay in Canc\u00fan Hotel Hacienda Canc\u00fan (\ud83d\udc49 Book your stay here)\u00a0 Budget-friendly, walking distance from the ADO bus terminal, ideal for arrival and departure days. What to do in Canc\u00fan Free public beaches (white sand &amp; turquoise water) Zona Hotelera (brief visit) Dinner at Parque de las Palapas (cheap, local, lively) Playa del Carmen : Short road trip stop Playa del Carmen works well as a lunch stop or overnight break between Canc\u00fan and Tulum. Lively, touristy, but convenient. Personal recommendation (from another trip) : Kinta Kan Beach Hotel Boutique Playa del Carmen + dinner at Osteria De Roma. (one of the best italian meal of my life, 100% recommanded) \ud83d\udc49 Book your hotel in Playa del Carmen here Tulum : Ruins, cenotes &amp; beaches (3 nights) Tulum is one of the highlights of any Yucat\u00e1n itinerary : Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, cenotes, and beach clubs. Where to stay in Tulum Oryx Tulum Hostel (\ud83d\udc49 Book your stay here) : Private room for 4, small pool, jungle vibe, excellent value. What to do in Tulum Tulum Ruins Beach day (Xpu-Ha by colectivo) Cenotes (Chan Aktun Ha : stunning but expensive) Drinks at Batey Mojito Bar Nightlife around Mercado Centauro Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere Reserve (day trip) A wild and untouched part of Mexico, Sian Ka\u2019an is a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve best visited from Tulum. General admission to the Sian Ka&#8217;an Biosphere Reserve is roughly MXN50 to MXN100 (US$3 to $5) but I highly recommand to take a guided tour for explanations et secrets of the biosphere.\u00a0 Jungle walk Muyil archaeological site Observation tower \ud83d\udc49 Book Your Sian Ka\u2019an guided tour here Bacalar : Lagoon of Seven Colors (3 nights) Bacalar was one of the biggest surprises of this trip. Calm, authentic, and absolutely stunning, it\u2019s the kind of place where time slows down and every shade of blue feels unreal. Where to stay in Bacalar Ade Hotel Bacalar (\ud83d\udc49 Book Your Stay Here)A small and charming hotel with a pool, excellent value for money, and easy access to a public lagoon entrance (a big plus in Bacalar where many docks are private.) What to do in Bacalar Swim in the Lagoon of Seven Colors Spend a day at Los R\u00e1pidos, where natural currents carry you through crystal-clear water Enjoy sunset walks along the lagoon Sailing &amp; catamaran tour on the lagoon (absolute highlight) One of the most memorable experiences of this entire Mexico trip was a catamaran day tour on the Bacalar lagoon. The tour included: Swimming in Pirate\u2019s Channel Stops near a protected bird reserve Multiple swim breaks in the most vibrant parts of the lagoon \ud83d\udc49 Book your catamaran \/ sailing tour with Day Tour in Bacalar If you want more details, I wrote a full dedicated guide about this experience here : The Best Catamaran Day Tour in Bacalar, Mexico.\u00a0This sailing day was without a doubt one of the most magical moments of the trip and a must-do if you include Bacalar in your Yucat\u00e1n itinerary. M\u00e9rida : Colonial city &amp; culture (2 nights) M\u00e9rida is a vibrant colonial city and a great base to explore inland Yucat\u00e1n. Where to stay in M\u00e9rida Casa NE (\ud83d\udc49Book Your Stay Here) Central, affordable, perfect for a short stay. What to do in M\u00e9rida Historic center walk Mercado 60 (food court) Mezcal bars Live music at La Negrita Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 &amp; Valladolid : Culture stop (1 night) Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 One of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see in Mexico. Go early to avoid crowds. Book your Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 guided tour to enjoy so as not to miss anything! Valladolid A charming colonial town, perfect for an overnight stop. Swim at Cenote Zac\u00ed ($7) Walk around the main square Holbox Island : Slow travel &amp; beaches (3 nights) Holbox is car-free, relaxed, and the perfect place to end this itinerary. Where to stay in Holbox Golden Paradise Hostel (\ud83d\udc49 Book Your Stay Here) Good value, central, ideal for groups. What to do in Holbox Beach time Sunset drinks Walk to Punta Coco Total relaxation Rental car vs bus in Mexico Rental car (what we did with BSP Auto \/ Budget) Total cost: approx. \u20ac300 for 10 days (4 people) Easy driving overall Best option for flexibility Bus option (ADO) Comfortable, air-conditioned Reliable for long distances Slightly less flexible \u2728Tip from Shiny Expatrie Frenchie \u2728 After traveling through the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula with friends and testing this itinerary on the ground, here are a few real-life tips that can make a big difference when planning a 2-week trip to Mexico. 1. Traveling as a group makes everything easier (and cheaper) If you\u2019re considering renting a car, traveling as a group is a game changer. 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