Fly into Merida if you can
MID is the easiest arrival for the weekend and the simplest option for getting settled quickly.
Getting There
Your Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about getting to Yucatán, choosing where to stay, and making a beautiful long weekend out of the coast
Boat days before or after the wedding
If you turn the trip into a long weekend, the gulf gives you an easy way to add a beautiful day on the water.
Windy afternoons on the gulf
Progreso is close enough for an easy beach escape if you want wind, waves, and wide-open sky.
At a Glance
The easiest version of this trip is simple: fly into Yucatán, stay wherever feels right for you, let us handle the Saturday transportation, and leave room for a beach day if you can.
Yucatán city or coast both work
We will share Telchac options, but Airbnbs and other stays in Yucatán are also great choices.
Shuttles to Telchac
For all Saturday events, we will pick guests up and bring everyone to Telchac.
It is hot, sunny, and humid
Pack breathable clothes, comfortable shoes, and sun protection, especially if you plan to explore.
Where to Stay
The Saturday night venue is at Villa Peregrina, marked in red below. We recommend staying anywhere from Progreso to San Bruno along the coast.
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Homes Near the Venue
If you’d like to stay close to us, here are a few houses in Chicxulub Puerto within easy walking distance of the wedding. All links are pre-filled for the wedding weekend (May 21–25, 2026) — feel free to change the dates to whatever works for you.
Want help finding other options? Reach out and we’ll help you out →
Why rent a house
Bigger groups can share one place, you’ll have a kitchen and pool, and you can walk to the events instead of coordinating rides.
Saturday shuttles
We will have shuttles for all of Saturday’s events, so getting between the celebrations is taken care of.
3 houses from the venue
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 3 baths
~10 minute walk
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
5 bedrooms · 8 beds · 5 baths
10–15 minute walk
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
Airbnb listing in the same neighborhood
10–15 minute walk
Kastelorizo Private Beachfront House
Booking.com listing — beachfront house for the group
~15 minute walk
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
Airbnb listing a short walk from the venue
~20 minute walk
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
★ 4.57 · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 5 baths
~2 km from the venue
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
Airbnb a short drive or longer walk from the venue
~2 km from the venue
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
Airbnb a short drive or longer walk from the venue
~2 km from the venue
Home in Chicxulub Puerto
Airbnb a short drive or longer walk from the venue
Two Ways to Fly In
You can fly into Yucatán directly, or arrive via Cancún for more flight options
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Recommended
Fly into Yucatán (MID)
The closest airport to all wedding events, just 30 minutes from the city center.
Direct flights available from several US cities including Miami, Houston, and Dallas. This is the most convenient option if available from your departure city.
Getting to Your Hotel
- •Taxi/Rideshare: ~30 min, $15–25 USD to centro
- •Private transfer: Can be arranged in advance
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More Flight Options
Fly into Cancún (CUN)
A major international hub with more flight options and often better prices. Great if Yucatán direct flights aren’t available from your city.
The drive from Cancún to Yucatán is about 3–4 hours along a well-maintained highway.
Getting to Yucatán
- •ADO Bus: Comfortable, ~$25–35 USD, frequent departures from the airport
- •Rental Car: Flexibility to explore the peninsula, straightforward highway
- •Private Transfer: Door-to-door comfort, can be arranged in advance
Getting Around Merida
Merida is a walkable city with a beautiful historic center. For longer distances, taxis and rideshare are affordable and convenient.
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Walking
The centro histórico is very walkable. Many restaurants, shops, and plazas within reach
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Taxis & Rideshare
Uber and local taxis are widely available and very affordable
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Rental Car
Great for exploring cenotes and nearby towns on your own schedule
If You Stay a Little Longer
The Yucatán rewards a little extra time, with easy beach days, ancient sites, and small discoveries that make the trip feel bigger than a single weekend.
Flamingos in the shallows
The coast has wildlife and saltwater landscapes that feel unmistakably Yucatán.
Iguanas sunning on the stone
Ruins, stone paths, and sun-soaked corners make even small stops feel memorable.
Ancient sites worth exploring
Sites like Xcambo are easy to pair with a beach day if you want to explore beyond the city.
The playful side of a long stay
Some of the best parts of the trip are the unplanned golden-hour hours by the beach.
Beach days with the whole family
The dogs love the water as much as we do — expect to see them around if you visit.
Coastal Day Trip
Progreso first, then keep going
If you have one free day, the route we love is simple: start with the malecón in Progreso, stop for seafood and a walk by the water, and then keep heading toward the quieter edge of the coast for salt flats, pink salt, and Isla Columpios in Chuburá.
Stop One
Malecón
Coffee, breeze, and a wide-open first look at the Gulf.
Stop Two
Salt Coast
The strange, bright salineras and pink tones that make this stretch memorable.
Stop Three
Chuburá
A slower afternoon around Isla Columpios and the calmer side of the coast.
These are the three extra coastal stops we wanted on the page
The gallery below pulls in the salt coast, pink salt, and columpios images so this page feels closer to the places we actually want guests to know about.
The drive keeps getting prettier
Past Progreso, the coast opens into salineras, shallow water, and low horizons that feel completely different from the city.
A strange and beautiful stop
The pink salt and pale water make this stretch of coastline feel part road trip, part photo stop, and part excuse to stay out longer.
Isla Columpios for a slower afternoon
Isla Columpios in Chuburá is a good option if you want something local, photogenic, and easygoing after a beach morning or a seafood lunch.
Ancient Ruins
Walk through the Maya world
Three very different Maya sites, all within a short drive of Mérida. Pick one for a day trip, or string a couple together if you’re staying longer.
Farthest
Chichén Itzá
The famous one. About two hours from Mérida, UNESCO-listed, with El Castillo pyramid at its center.
Closer
Uxmal
An hour south of Mérida. Puuc-style carvings and the Pyramid of the Magician — quieter and more intricate than Chichén.
Coastal
Xcambó
A small coastal site near Progreso, easy to pair with a beach day. Uncrowded and a gentle introduction to Maya ruins.
Chichén Itzá
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen / CC BY-SA 3.0
Uxmal
Photo: Arian Zwegers / CC BY 2.0
Xcambó
Photo: Jill Carlson / CC BY 2.0
Weather
It’s hot. Pack well.
Yucatán in late May is sunny, warm, and humid. We put together a dedicated weather page with what to wear, what to bring, and how to stay comfortable if you’re out exploring during the day.
Quick packing mindset
- Breathable clothes, especially for daytime outings
- Comfortable sandals or walking shoes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- A light layer for strong indoor A/C