Izamal

Town Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico

What to expect

Izamal, also known as the City of Three Cultures, is a historic city that showcases the cultural legacy of the people in Yucatán. The city is home to Mayan temples and colonial houses that date back to the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Its people are proud to show the cultural syncretism of the Mayans. The city's historic buildings and houses are painted in yellow and white, preserving its elegance and mysticism. Visitors can take a charming ride through the city's squares, parks, and historical suburbs on horse-drawn carriages. At night, the city offers a singular experience, with a starry celestial vault outlined by the profile of its pyramids, temples, and colonial houses. The city is also home to the Convento de San Antonio de Padua, one of the most important and majestic buildings in Mesoamerica, and the Pirámide Kinich Kakmó, the largest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula

Plan your family visit to the Izamal with these blog insights 👇

MEXICO with family: Yucatan with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled through Izamal, a colonial town, to see the facades painted in yellow. The article mentions that you can stroll around on foot (there are even a few carriages, the children love them!). We also visited the convent of San Antonio

Highlights: The kids loved the charm of Izamal and the horse-drawn carriages. The place has preserved a very authentic charm. The article mentions that the convent is very busy at mass time, and we felt the authenticity of the town ✨

In Yucatan with family (MEXICO)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Izamal, "the yellow city", a small colonial town. The walls of the buildings painted yellow, the cobbled streets, the monastery, a place of great charm

Highlights: We discovered a town charged with history ✨

3-week road trip in Mexico: discovering the Yucatan

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Izamal. We explored the historic center. We admired the yellow buildings. We visited the Couvent San Antonio de Padua and explored the streets. We visited several Mayan pyramids. "With its charming historic center, its rich heritage and its small gourmet addresses, Izamal is an invitation to slow down and let yourself go"

Highlights: We loved the peaceful atmosphere. We had a good time at the gourmet addresses. We enjoyed the view of the Couvent San Antonio de Padua. We enjoyed the food at Kinich Izamal ✨

Road trip in Mexico: 15-day itinerary in the Yucatan

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around Izamal, nicknamed the Yellow City, where all the houses are painted yellow and white. We admired the architecture of the Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua and got a great view of the yellow city from the Kinich Kakmo pyramid

Highlights: The kids loved the colorful houses and the architecture of the Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of Izamal and the beautiful views from the Kinich Kakmo pyramid ✨

Merida with kids: 7 fun kids' activities in a row!

This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped at the nice village of Izamal, which was on our transit from Vallodolid and Mérida

Highlights: You can take great pictures here with the kids because you have many photogenic places in this village ✨