Tekax, is located in the south of the state of Yucatan approximately 1:15 hours from the city of Mérida Yucatan, and is within the region known as Ruta Puuc, surrounded by hills and its main attraction, the caves that for the Mayans they were the gates to the underworld.
Tekax means "Place of the woods" and has colonial buildings of great interest to visit such as the parish of "San Juan Bautista", the hermitage of San Diego and the Chapel of the Eternal Father.
We also recommend visiting the Santa María farm, which has large gardens, a chapel, the farmhouse, etc.
For lovers of ecological tourism and extreme sports, we recommend visiting some of the hundreds of caves in Tekax.
Hermitage of San Diego Alcalá
Discover the Hermitage of San Diego de Alcalá: a historic jewel from the 17th century, surrounded by legends and architectural beauty, located on a picturesque ridge, which has an impressive view of the Magical Town
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Kaalmankal Ecotourism Park
Discover Kaalmankal in Tekax, an impressive adventure park in the heart of the Magical Town of Yucatan. It offers exciting activities such as a swing with panoramic views, a walk through caves, rappelling and the exciting pendulum.
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El Bistró Restaurant
With breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as refreshing drinks and cold coffees, it is a must-stop for those visiting the Pueblo Mágico of Tekax. Discover the flavor and tradition at El Bistró Restaurant, where each dish is an unforgettable experience.
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Alley of the Murals
Discover the Mural Alley at Tekax, Yucatan, a vibrant cultural space decorated with 10 murals that narrate local history and traditions.
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Chacmultun Mayan Ruins
Chacmultun means "piles made of red stone", in the Mayan language it applies specifically to the group of buildings in the northwestern part of the site. Its name was expanded to include the entire ruin.
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Ixmaa'it Cave
It is a natural hollow of 25 absolute meters to do all kinds of extreme sport rappelling or zip-lining, it has a route of 1 km with huge cameras where you can see ...
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Chocantes Cave
It is a natural cavity that is located just 2 kilometers from the exit of the city to the west, it has a closed sinkhole in the shape of a snail in which you walk downhill approximately 50 meters
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Yaxnic Cave
This cave is one of the most surprising in its unique type of crystallized karsology, finding different formations that mother nature never ceases to amaze us.
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