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Village, cenotes and walled city: a Yucatan and Campeche itinerary
This Yucatan and Campeche itinerary links three very different houses: a rescued casona (a large traditional house) in Espita, a Pueblo Mágico; a house for travelers in the scrub forest of the Ring of Cenotes, near Mérida; and the restored casonas of the walled city of Campeche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The direct drives, of about two to two and a half hours, link the stays without taking up the whole day. You can add a stop in Izamal or give more time to the variant via Uxmal.
Who it is for: travelers looking for villages, nature and architecture who want time to enjoy each house, as a couple, with friends or with family.
Arrival and departure: you can arrive through Cancún (about 190 km to Los Cedros, about two and a half hours) or Mérida (about 170 km, about two and a half hours), and leave through Campeche, about 10 minutes from the center, or through Mérida, adding the drive back from Campeche (about 170 km, about two hours). The route also works in reverse. If you rent a car and return it in another city, confirm the conditions with the rental company.
The route in two legs
The pace of the trip
The heart of this route is the houses: a garden of aromatic plants in Espita, the scrub forest and its birds in Seyé, the patios inside the wall in Campeche. Leave time at each stage to enjoy the house and its surroundings, and adjust the route to your dates and to each house’s availability.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Mérida to Campeche?
About two hours by road, about 170 km. By Tren Maya, the ride from Teya station to Campeche takes just over two hours, plus the transfers to each station.
Can it be done by public transport?
Between Mérida and Campeche, by Tren Maya. Espita and Seyé are reached by car or with a transfer.
In which direction is it traveled?
Either way: from Espita to Campeche or from Campeche to Espita.
Can you arrive and leave through different airports?
Yes: compare flights and, if you rent a car, check where you can return it and whether there is an extra charge.
How can Holbox or Bacalar be added?
With the “From Holbox to Bacalar” guide, which adds Casa Cat Ba before Espita and Azul Nomeolvides after Campeche, through the southern jungle.
Each house is independent. Booking, prices and policies, on each house’s official website: Casona Los Cedros (opens the official website in a new tab), Galopina Casa Silvestre (opens the official website in a new tab) and Casonas MX (opens the official website in a new tab).
Reviewed on October 12, 2026.
A route of independent houses in Holbox, Espita, Seyé, Campeche and Bacalar. Each house is a destination. Together, they make the journey.