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Step onto the hallowed grounds of Uxmal and meet your guide. Depending on the option you choose, explore the Archeological Site with a private guide or in a group. As you stroll through the ruins, marvel at the architectural wonders created by the ancient Mayans. Stop to admire the Pyramid of the Magician, a colossal structure with unique elliptical sides, that dominates the skyline. Continue to the Nunnery Quadrangle, adorned with intricate carvings and lattice-like stonework, and learn about the tales of religious rituals and celestial observations. Stop outside the Governor's Palace, a sprawling complex adorned with detailed sculptures. Learn about the government and societal structure of the city from your guide before strolling back through the meticulously planned city, adorned with plazas, ball courts, and ceremonial platforms.
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Uxmal Archeological Site Guided Walking Tour with Entry Fee
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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)
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Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes
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Live an adventure aboard the Mayan train. We meet you at a meeting point in Merida to take you to the station where you will board the train. When you arrive at Chichen Itza station, your guide will be waiting to take you to the archaeological site. Explore the wonder of the modern world for 2 hours: 1 hour and 20 minutes with guided tour and 40 minutes of free time. Afterwards, we will refresh in a beautiful Mayan cenote, with 1 hour to swim and 1 hour to enjoy a delicious regional meal. To finish, we will visit the "yellow village" of Izamal, with 1 hour and 20 minutes to explore. Important information: - Entrance to Chichen Itza (payment at the destination): $671 MXN for foreigners and $298 MXN for Mexican nationals with identification. - Entrance to the cenote (payment at the destination): $200 MXN. - To purchase the Mayan Train tickets it is necessary to send an image of your passport. - Identification will be requested to board.
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Mayan Train Adventure Chichen Itza Cenote and Izamal
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Enjoy the Yucatan's top sights in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Maya, then head to a local cenote for a swim. End your day at Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to flamingos.
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Chichen Itza Cenote and Magic Izamal
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Visit the majestic Mayan city of Uxmal and explore its secrets. Discover cocoa in the Choco-Story Museum, with botanical gardens, rescued fauna and the replica of the Hacienda Uxmal. Enjoy a lunch included and swim in the small and magical cenote Peba, with crystal clear waters.
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Merida : Uxmal, Chocolate Museum and Cenote with lunch and pick up
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The Cenotes are a natural formation that takes up to hundreds of thousands years to be created, they are connected by multiples underground rivers that can go trought nearby states and conect to each other Our experience takes us to visit different kinds of cenotes on a same day, each cenote has something special about it Mayans used to practice multiples traditions around the cenotes, they were sacred for the culture. Having a swim in them feels amazing and melts away most worries We will finish things up with a real mexican lunch
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4 Cenotes Full Day Tour from Merida
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Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.
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Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Yucatán. Begin your journey aboard the Maya Train, traveling from Mérida to Izamal, the charming Yellow Town, with its streets filled with history and tradition. Then we will continue with the itinerary in our van.
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Mérida: Maya Train, Chichén Itzá, Izamal & Cenote Tour with Lunch
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In this excursion you will enjoy a journey through time discovering the wonders of a spectacular ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, discover this World Patrimony of Humanity in a private guided tour at your own pace. The ruins of Uxmal is a must do for Yucatan visitors. We will continue our tour having a visit to know one of the most exquisite, delicious and prestigious beverage: "the chocolate" considerate as a Mayan gift. Experience a legendary tradition in a place where you will be the protagonist of an amazing travel among botanic gardens and cocoa trees, you will travel back in time to an era of splendor in a Maya town learning how cacao is transformed into chocolate.
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Uxmal and Choco Story Private Tour
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A tour to Uxmal and Kabah is more than an archaeological tour; It is an immersion in the grandeur of an ancient civilization, enriched by the beauty of the surrounding nature. It is an experience that connects the past with the present, offering visitors a unique and memorable perspective.
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Guided Tour to Uxmal, Cenote and Kabah
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This experience brings together the very best of the Puuc region in one unforgettable journey. Explore the majestic city of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its refined architecture and mystical atmosphere. Discover the hidden gem of Kabah, connected to Uxmal by an ancient sacbé and home to the extraordinary Codz Poop façade adorned with hundreds of Chaak masks. To complete the day, enjoy a cultural and sensory finale at the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum, where you’ll uncover the sacred origins of cacao in Maya civilization and witness a live demonstration of traditional chocolate preparation. History, architecture, mythology, and flavor—all in one carefully curated tour that immerses you in the true spirit of the Maya world.
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Cultural Day in Uxmal kabah y Chocolate Museum from Mérida
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Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatecan cuisine with this small-group cooking class in a Merida home, as you prepare a traditional 3-course meal alongside a local chef. Start in a vibrant Merida market, where you’ll sample fruit and traditional Yucatecan favorites as you shop ingredients, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Finally, enjoy them as a group.
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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
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Rather than simply swimming in one limestone sinkhole, check off three of the Yucatan's most fascinating cenotes with ease on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included for a seamless day of sightseeing.
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Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip
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Experience the Mayan world as a living culture, living first-hand with artisans, who maintain their traditions for generations, such as the production of artisan honey from the Mayan bee Xunaan Kab, or the art of creating pieces or clothing with carved stone, even potter hands that through glyphs in paint, keep alive their culture embodied in pieces of clay.
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Mayan Heritage Artisan Tour from Merida
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Our departure from the meeting point will be 6 50 am, and our arrival to the archaeological site will be just when is recently open. Discover the history of Uxmal, the most important mayan city located in the only hilly area of the Yucatan Peninsula known in the mayan language as Puuc region, and whose main god was Chaac the god of the rain. The Puuc style stands out among other styles due to the unique and complicated carvings located in the upper parts of the mayan buildings. Walk and explore the temples with a professional licensed tourguide who will unveil the secrets of their success. In the cenote you will enjoy the crystal clear freshwater located in a maya community. Cenotes are unique ecosystems of the Yucatan Peninsula Finally we will enjoy the home made flavors of a delicious meal visiting a family with mayan heritage, they will prepare the meals upon our arrival at their home with fresh ingredients back to Merida between 2 and 3 pm
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The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food
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Discover a part of Mexico’s history and culture as you spend the day visiting two “magical towns” and Chichen Itza on this tour from Merida. First, head to Izamal to walk around its yellow-painted streets then head to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—Chichen Itza—to learn about the ancient Mayans. Cool off at a sacred cenote and then end the day walking around the colonial streets of Valladolid.
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Magical Towns & Chichen Itza Day Trip from Mérida
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Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.
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Merida Street Food Walking Tour
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This is a journey full of adventure, nature and history. You will have an approach with the history of an ancient town and its legacy, as you will witness its vestiges and its living culture still present today.
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Private Full Day Tour to Chichen Itza and Mayan Sanctuary
8 hours 45 minutes
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Visit Chichen Itza with a private guide on a full-day tour that’s tailored to your preferences. Instead of the fixed schedule of group tour, you’ll have the freedom to discover the site at your own pace. For maximum flexibility, this tour of Chichen Itza includes both time with the guide and independent exploring, plus a swimming stop at scenic Cenote Ik Kil.
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Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Merida and visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal on a private day trip. Take a guided tour around the important archeological site, discovering detailed sculptures and unique geometric mosaics. Learn about the ancient Mayans at the Cacao Museum to see how they lived and their use of cocoa beans. End your day at a ranch where you can cool off at a private cenote.
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Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote
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Your day begins with an early departure at 6:30 AM, granting privileged access to Chichén Itzá in its most serene hours, before the arrival of the crowds. Accompanied by a certified expert, you will explore this extraordinary ancient city through a deeper, more refined cultural perspective. The journey continues into the heart of the Yucatán, where you will be welcomed into a local Mayan home for an intimate culinary experience. Here, traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and genuine hospitality come together to offer a true taste of regional heritage. To conclude, you will be immersed in the natural beauty of a carefully selected cenote — a peaceful sanctuary of crystal-clear waters — offering the perfect setting to relax and reconnect before your return to Mérida.
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Chichén Itzá Premium & Cenote Experience (World Cup Escape)
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Make your visit to Merida your own on a private walking tour. Whatever your interests, your guide will create a custom itinerary. Possible themes include history, art, shopping, and cuisine. You also get personalized suggestions from your guide on things to see, eat, and do in Merida. This tour is perfect for families and friends groups, as you pay a single fee for up to 15 people.
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3 Hours Private Tour in Merida, you choose!
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Visiting one of the 7 new wonders at your own pace and taste, is the best way to do it, this is possible with us who have more than 30 years of experience, making tours with tourists from everywhere, we can adjust to your schedules, tastes and preferences. Feel free to contact us and ask for more reports and options to visit Chichen Itza.
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Chichen Itza Private tour from Merida
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Who know the real Merida, how it is to live in it, the day to day of people, good and bad, the history of the region, traditions, legends, culture, festivals, different places of Yucatan, curious data, constant communication to resolve any doubts.
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Live Like Local in Real Merida
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