Explore ancient Maya architecture, colonial towns, and a cacao plantation during this private, full-day tour of Uxmal and Merida from Cancun. Customize the day to suit your interests — your personal introduction of these highlights has a flexible itinerary. Hear about local history, climb to the top of Maya pyramids, wander through vibrant historic neighborhoods, and learn how local cacao goes from bean to chocolate bar. All transport and entrance fees are included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
✔ Private tour
✔ Bottled water
✔ Professional certificated private guide
✔ Sweet snack, soft drinks & 2 cans of beer/per person
✖ Drinks
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Capital O Cancun International Airport 24/7
2. Sls Cancun
3. Moon Palace Cancun
4. Balkon Boutique Hotel
5. Cyan Cancun Hotel & Spa
6. Ophelia Tulum Hotel
7. Capital O 171 Hotel Farallon Inn
8. Alamos Inn
9. Primitive Rooms
10. Hotel Tequila Cancun
11. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
12. Suites at Mayan Palace Vidanta Resort Riviera Maya
13. Adhara Express
14. OYO Hotel San Jorge
15. Golden Shores Crown Paradise
16. NEW Oceanfront Penthouse on Cancun Beach
17. OYO Hotel Jaguar
18. Hotel Kavia Plus
19. HC International by R&T
20. Hotel Hunab
Additional Info: Pick up from any accommodation (hotel, apartment, AirBnb, hostal, etc) in Cancun, on Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal or Tulum is included in the price. For some hotels in the Tulum Hotel zone a meeting point in Starbucks Tulum is provided.
Itinerary
1
Zona Arqueologica Uxmal
Arrive at the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, and spend time exploring what's considered to be one of the most important sites in the Maya world in the company of your guide. Climb to the top of the Mayan Pyramid and visit the "temple of the turtle," where the female religious leaders lived.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Cathedral de Merida
After visiting Uxmal, continue your tour to Merida; the capital of the Yucatan peninsula. Constructed by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, the colonial town has colorful historic buildings around a central plaza. Walk along the main street, visit the main square, and see a historic church.
At a nearby cacao museum, learn how the ancient Maya people used cacao beans, and see the preparation of cacao into natural chocolate. Before returning to your Cancun hotel, enjoy a final stop at a traditional Yucatan hacienda; the former house of rich conquistadors and their slaves.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
