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Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche (2 cenotes)
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3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum
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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
Start your journey with a guided walk through a vibrant market, where you’ll taste seasonal fruits, traditional sweets, and local specialties while shopping for fresh ingredients to cook later.Afterwards, ride a modern bus to the home of welcoming hosts, where you’ll cook traditional Yucatecan dishes together, learning recipes and stories passed down through generations before sitting down to enjoy the meal together and refresh with local beverages.
From Merida: Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Valladolid, & Cenote Trip
Spend a day full of culture, history, and cuisine on a multi-stop guided tour from Mérida to Izamal, Valladolid, Cenote Chichikan, and Chichén Itzá, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Discover traditional cooking during a live demonstration. After meeting your guide in Mérida, head to the archeological site of Chichén Itzá. Walk through the center of this thousand-year-old place and see highlights like the Temple of the Warriors. Later, transport your senses to the root of regional cuisine, one of the greatest legacies of the Mayan culture, during a demonstration of the region’s unique gastronomy. Learn about tradition and innovation in the use of plants, vegetables, and wild fauna.Enjoy a buffet lunch of local products, then let yourself be enchanted by the story and cultural richness of two magical towns of Yucatan during the next stops. Explore Valladolid, known for its natural beauty, cobbled streets, coffee shops, restaurants, and delicious food.Stop at the main plaza for some free time to wander before moving on to Izamal. Learn why the town's houses are all painted yellow and fall in love with its colonial architecture, dating back to the 16th century. Spend time at the main landmark: the Convento de San Antonio de Padua.In between the Valladolid and Izamal stops, seize the chance to take a dip in the cool waters of Chichikan Cenote.
Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transportation
Our staff is committed to providing excellent service. Allow our professional, uniformed drivers help you with your luggage and take it quickly and safely to your hotel.Our vans have air conditioning and are of last model that can transport up to 12 passengers comfortably.
Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida
An experience that will take you to the amazing archaeological area of Uxmal, a real gem of the Puuc Route. This tour is designed for those who seek a complete immersion in history without sacrificing half their day. With a guided tour of 1 hour and 20 minutes, we will explore the most important structures, including the impressive Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the elegant Quadrangle of the Nuns and the majestic Governor’s Palace, while learning about its meaning and construction. After the guided tour, you will have 40 minutes of free time to walk at your own pace, capture photographs and admire the grandeur of this place. One of the great advantages of this itinerary is that it allows us to return early to the city of Merida, giving you the freedom to enjoy other activities and plans for the rest of the afternoon. It is the perfect choice for history lovers looking for a complete and efficient cultural adventure.
Tour to Celestún with View of Flamencos and Beach Club
Our adventure begins with an exciting boat ride through the reserve. Here, you will witness an impressive array of birds, including the majestic pink flamingos that congregate in large groups. With any luck, you can spot crocodiles in their natural habitat, an experience that will leave you breathless. In addition, we will discover together a water eye in the middle of the mangrove, a spring of fresh water that springs from the earth completely naturally.To complete this incredible experience, we will take you to an exquisite local restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of the sea. You will have time to relax or even take a refreshing dip. It's the perfect way to end a day full of discovery.An adventure that will connect you to nature and that you do not want to miss!
Merida: Mexican Embroidery Workshop
In this Mexican embroidery workshop you will discover the beauty of one of the most popular embroidery, where you will be taught about the history and specific technique of embroidery.The workshop includes moments for participants to share their experiences, also to show their progress and provide useful advice. This creates a collaborative and motivating environment, where everyone can learn from each other.At the end, you can take all the corresponding tools with you so you can continue at home. You will be given ideas to continue making art from anywhere.
From Merida Cenotes and Santa Barbara
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Santa Bárbara, one of Yucatán’s most enchanting cenote sanctuaries, on this refreshing half-day tour.Surrounded by lush vegetation and deep-rooted tradition, Santa Bárbara offers an authentic connection to the natural and spiritual essence of the Mayan world.During the experience, you’ll have the opportunity to swim in four spectacular cenotes, each with its own unique character. Discover the peaceful serenity of Cascabel, the mystical depths of Chaksikin, the impressive vastness of Xooch, and the refreshing waters of Pool Cocom. Each cenote invites you to relax, explore, and reconnect with nature in a truly unforgettable setting.With round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and time to fully enjoy each cenote, this tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, making it an ideal escape into Yucatán’s natural wonders.
Mérida: Boat Tour Through the Mangroves of Celestún
On this tour to Celestún, you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the region’s impressive mangroves, where you can admire flamingos, crocodiles, raccoons, a wide variety of birds, and other species in their natural habitat.After the boat tour, you will have free time to explore this charming fishing village and its beautiful, crystal-clear beaches, enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch, and end the day with a delicious local dessert—the perfect way to close an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature.
Merida : 4 Santa Barbara Cenotes and Bikes with Lunch
Enjoy a unique cultural and natural experience. We will start in the archaeological area of Acanceh, where you can capture small Mayan ruins, colonial churches and the daily life of their inhabitants. Afterwards, we will head to the incredible cenotes of Santa Barbara, where you can choose between a truck ride or bicycle to tour the four cenotes, each with its own magic and beauty. You will have free time to explore and enjoy them at your own pace. At the end, delight your palate with a typical Yucatecan dish accompanied by handmade tortillas. A complete experience for the senses! (There are bathrooms to change)
Merida : Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch
Visit the majestic Mayan city of Uxmal, famous for its stunning pyramids, ornate palaces and ancient ball games. Tour its fascinating ruins and discover the histories, legends and architecture that make this UNESCO World Heritage Site a unique place.Continue along the Puuc Route to Kabah, home to the iconic Mask Palace, dedicated to the rain god Chaac.Enjoy a lunch included and take a refreshing dip in the small Cenote Peba. To close the experience, don’t forget to check out our fun online game and test everything you learned during the day.
Mayapan and Homun Town Private Tour
In this private tour you will be amazed by the ancient city of Mayapan. Discover the Temple of Kukulcan among other buildings, altars, shrines and residences, many adorned with colorful murals and well-preserved stuccos. You will also et amazed amazing with the underground world of Yucatan with cenotes, caverns and rivers, we will visit Homun and Santa Barbara Cenotes.
Horseback riding in Hacienda and time off in beach club
Our tour explains the history of the Henequén fiber-producing farms "Haciendas" in Yucatán at the end of the 19th century, our guide will accompany you on this horseback ride, touring the ranch gardens and visiting the sheep farm. Due to the location so close to the beach, we will visit the port of "Progreso" and have time off at the "Silcer" beach club.
Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes
Our tour combines 3 representative destinations of the Mayan Culture: Archaeological, Historical Monument and Nature in a single day. We will guide you in each step of the journey by the hand of a certified guide; Relive the history of the Mayan people in 3 facets.The Pyramid of Uxmal (Mayan life before La Colonia), Cenote Carlota & Cenote Azul (Maya Cosmogony), Hacienda Mucuyche (La Colonia Rise & Fall)
Visit Bacalar full day with boat from Merida
Bacalar offers everything, from a unique natural paradise in the world with a lagoon of crystalline waters of various colors fed by sacred cenotes, going through a complex, fun, and diverse history.We will start with a stop for breakfast on the way, to get ready for the lagoon of the 7 colors and travel by boat to later continue with the Cenote Azul.
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