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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.

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.

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.

Exclusive Guest Experience: As part of these tours, guests will enjoy door to door air conditioned transportation, discounts, in store education or demonstrations, samplings, snacks and refreshments/alcohol and cultural insights. Curated by an interior decorator and professional buyer, this tour is intended to be a fun, educational and a hassle free introduction to the some of the best but often missed shops in Merida. Rain or shine, we take care of all the details, allowing you to simply enjoy this unique and enhanced shopping experience with fabulous DISCOUNTS!

You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional canteens, we will talk about their evolution, both in drinks, mixology and gastronomy and the influence of the different cultures in this colonial city, Afro-descendants, Spanish, Lebanese, who give identity and unique flavors to our region, what better than enjoying this experience in the company of a local person, exploring places that are not normally visited on a conventional tour.

Tailor-made tour With our personalized private tours, you choose what to see, where to go, and how fast (or slow) to enjoy it. We take care of all the details—you just show up and enjoy the ride. Get ready to fall in love with Mérida, a city full of charm, culture, and color. But this isn't just any tour—this is your tour. Imagine diving into crystal-clear cenotes, walking through majestic haciendas, exploring world-class museums, or tasting Yucatán’s incredible flavors in local markets and hidden foodie spots. Want a relaxing day, a cultural deep dive, or a mix of both? You decide. Don’t just visit Mérida. Live it your way. Book your custom tour today and start your unforgettable journey! The service covers up to 250 km round trip from the city of Mérida. For groups of up to 3 people, we will use compact vehicles such as a Grand i10, Suzuki Baleno, or similar. If you require a larger vehicle, please request it at the time of booking for an additional charge.

Add to your collection of life experiences, an adventure through the mangrove area to see the pink flamingo and other migratory birds what they find in this area, an oasis and sanctuary to rest and feed. A unique experience that you will always remember.

Discover beautiful landscapes and various bird species of the Yucatan Peninsula when you embark on this small-group excursion from Merida. Start off with a bit of swimming and sunbathing at Cancunito Beach, then head to Las Coloradas to see the pink lake that attracts several migratory birds to the area, including flamingoes. End in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve where you can observe the local wildlife and take a mud bath.

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.

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.

Join us on a private tour with us and explore the most emblematic and significant ruins of the Mayan civilization. Chichen Itza, a majestic archaeological site brimming with mysticism, holds astronomical, mathematical, and architectural marvels, making it a must-visit destination for Yucatan travelers. Accompanied by a certified guide, you will unravel the wonders of this ancient site, including the awe-inspiring Pyramid "El Castillo," the Observatory, The Ball Court, and numerous other fascinating structures. After our visit to Chichen Itza, we will continue our journey to Ik-Kil, an incredible cenote where you can refresh yourself in its cool waters while reveling in the spectacular view. To finish our tour, we will visit Izamal, a colonial city known as "the city of three cultures," as it combines features from its pre-Hispanic past, colonial period, and the present era. We will visit Its most significant construction, the Conjunto Conventual de Nuestra Señora de Izamal.

Discover two important Mayan cities along the Puuc Route, Kabah and Uxmal, renowned for showcasing the finest examples of Mayan architecture "Puuc". Learn the ancient art of painting codices on clay pottery, just as Mayan people once did, and uncover the meaning behind their symbols and stories. - Private tour through the Puuc Route: living history, art, and flavor in one day - Explore Kabah and its majestic Codz Pop temple, covered with masks of the god Chaac - Walk among the perfect temples of Uxmal, a jewel of Mayan art and UNESCO World Heritage Site - Explore the best of the Puuc Route accompanied by an expert guide in its history - Enjoy a Yucatecan lunch with underground-cooked cochinita pibil - Learn the details of Mayan writing in an artisan workshop: paint codices, decorate vessels, and decipher hieroglyphs

You visit the beautiful waters of Las Coloradas in which you can appreciate its beautiful pink tone, with the option of accessing the salt mine that is in the area, later you visit Rio Lagartos where we can enjoy a boat tour in which we can observe red mangrove, see exotic birds, crocodiles, and a fun Mayan bath with white clay. At the end of the boat tour, you will visit a restaurant where you can enjoy food from a very varied list of dishes. If you want something different from the menu that it includes, you can give the difference in the cost of the included dishes.

Discover the perfect combination of history, culture, and nature. Begin with a visit to the ancient Maya city of Oxkintok, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Yucatán, famous for its labyrinth and unique architecture. Then, travel to the majestic Hacienda Mucuyché, where you’ll explore two stunning cenotes once reserved for Yucatecan nobility and even visited by Empress Carlota of Mexico. Swim in the crystal-clear waters, walk through the hacienda’s historic grounds, and immerse yourself in a journey that blends the mysticism of the Maya with the elegance of colonial times.

Experience the Yucatan’s natural beauty and ancient culture on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, stop by a flamingo sanctuary and salt marsh, go stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking at a private beach club, and learn about Mayan history and culture amid a stone temple and other ruins of Xcambo.

Shared service tour. Duration of tour 9 hr. We will pick you up at your hotel to start our tour and enjoy this day in Celestun. Celestun is a fishing village located west of Merida, about an hour away. It is located within the natural reserve catalogued as the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve, feeding ground of the pink flamingo that is found in abundance in some months of the year within the estuary that runs parallel to the sea of the Gulf of Mexico. The richness of the recovered mangroves makes this reserve a unique and special place, and you can also delight yourself with its delicious local gastronomy. At the end of the tour we will return to the city of Merida.

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.

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.

Experience everyday Yucatecan life on this day trip to Tekit. Bake artisan bread in a stone oven and visit a traditional Mayan household. Learn about the production of melipona bees and the guayabera. Finally, discover the archaeological site of Mayapan.

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.

In this experience you will be able to get in touch with nature by rowing in kayaks through mangroves and saltwater channels. You will be surrounded by exuberant vegetation and fauna until you reach fresh water spring where you can take a break, cool off in its crystal clear waters. Additionally, you can visit one of the Magical Towns of Yucatan: Sisal, whose streets and history will make you fall in love.

A private driver picks you up in Merida, then visit five cenotes in the Homun village. Cenotes are natural sinkholes in the earth that fill with fresh water and marine life. Homun has five cenotes within close proximity to one another for maximum exposure to this beautiful phenomenon. A buffet lunch and all entrance fees are included included and there will be time for exploring the village, too.

Enjoy a private tour of Sotuta de Peon Hacienda, a restoration project where visitors can experience what the massive agave plantation was like in its heyday. Travel back in time as you learn about the transformation from plant to fiber. Doubling as a hotel, Sotuta de Peon features beautifully-manicured grounds, private cenotes, and a fantastic restaurant where you will enjoy a buffet lunch.

Planing a trip around the Yucatan Peninsula? What to see in Izamal? Why all the Izamal buildings are painted in yellow? Are Mayans living in Izamal? Enjoy the cultural and iconic attractions of interest at one of the famous and colorful towns in Mexico. Izamal has so many great locations, each with its own fascinating tale. You will see the most important Izamal sights: From Parque Itzamna at the historic center to Kinich Kak Moo Pyramid. Discover the local and authentic side of one of the Mexican magical towns, located at the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.