45 Minute drive
Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán and its major city, is a great place to visit and you can get there very quickly on the careterra from Izamal. Here you'll find grand colonial architecture, bustling marketplaces, high quality restaurants, a thriving night life, and just about anything else a big city offers. The road to and from is very safe even to drive at night, so it is a great day trip from Izamal.