Loltún Caves
The name Loltún comes from the Maya words "lol" (flower) and "tun" (stone). These impressive caves, located 110 km southwest of Mérida, are among the largest and most studied in the Yucatán Peninsula. With an age that dates back over 7,000 years, Loltún has been an important archaeological site where remains of ancient human settlements have been found.
The tourist route, approximately 1,000 meters long, has been equipped with pathways and lighting, allowing visitors to explore its wonders. Among the most fascinating discoveries are the remains of mammoths, bison, felines, and deer. Additionally, the cave walls are adorned with extraordinary rock paintings depicting negative handprints, faces, animals, scrolls, and decorative figures. At the end of the tour, one can admire a majestic collapsed vault. Local guides provide an enriching experience, offering details about the history and mysteries of this incredible cavern.
Calcehtok Caves
Also known as Actun Spukil, these caves, along with Loltún, rank among the largest in the Yucatán Peninsula. With a complex system of tunnels, exploring Calcehtok requires hiring an experienced guide. Its name derives from the Maya words "cal" (neck), "ceh" (deer), and "tok" (flint), and its interior is filled with pre-Hispanic relics. These caves not only offer a challenge for adventurers but also a deep connection to the Maya past through the ancient objects that still remain there.
Balankanché Caves
Located just 6 km from Chichén Itzá, the Balankanché Caves were an important ceremonial center for the ancient Maya. One of the main attractions of this site is the light and sound show, which narrates the history of the cave while visitors explore its impressive stalactites and other rock formations. About 200 meters from the entrance lies the Throne of Balam, a ceremonial altar used by the Maya. In the center of the main room, there stands a large pillar formed by the union of a stalactite and a stalagmite, resembling a Ceiba tree, the sacred tree of the Maya, called "The Sacred Ceiba that Grows Within the Earth."
Tzabnah Caves
Located 40 km southeast of Mérida, in the town of Tecoh, the Tzabnah Caves (which means "Palace of the King" in Maya) are known for their spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, and natural columns. They also house thirteen cenotes of various sizes, ideal for exploration. One of the most striking features is a rock formation known as "The Cathedral Dome," which bears an astonishing resemblance to the cathedral in Mérida. According to a local legend, a Maya prince and the princess he kidnapped took refuge and got lost in these caves during their escape. Visits are available throughout the day, as there is always a guide present to assist tourists.
About us
The Hotel Nacional Mérida is strategically located in the heart of the Historic Center of the beautiful colonial city of Mérida, known as “the white city”, surrounded by the main tourist sites, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theaters, old churches, government institutions and shops. In this environment stands the Hotel Nacional Mérida, which for many years has been home to national and foreign tourists who visit the city for pleasure or business, attracted by the variety of attractions of the city, the comfort of the hotel, the quality of its services and the friendly and cordial treatment of its staff, which has made the hotel one of the best of its kind in the city.