Seen other Mayan ruins - do I need to see these?

[LCW]

Been To CH-Itza (2x), Coba and Tulum (2x). :D

 

Other than marking additional sites off the life list, is it worth skipping Merida and/or Progresso to do one of the ruins here (Uxmal, DZ or Xcambo)? Why?:confused:

[hdawson]

Unless you have a particular interest in Uxmal, by all means head off to Merida, via the local bus service. That's exactly what I'll do again. Love the city.

[WilliamLawson]

Some people love the Mayan ruins and can´t get enough. While Uxmal is a magical place, it is less so by the time the bus gets there from the ship. And in another post I thought you wrote that you had been to Uxmal already :confused:

 

Merida deserves some time for exploration and walking around. Many folks off the cruiseships can't visit it because of time constraints. Spend the day in Merida, have a sherbet at Colon and people watch and see some art at the Olimpo gallery.

[wdowns9]

Having been to Uxmal once already (going back again in Nov) along with the same ruins you have been I would go the Merida. Unfortunately you will only get a taste of the town but it will make for a good day. Personally I would like to spend more than a couple of hours in town so Uxmal makes a good choice for me because I am introducting a friend to the ruins to peak his interest. Get off the ship early and take the bus into Merida but keep in consideration on when you have to be back.