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A unique oceanfront experience you won’t find anywhere else This tour of Agua Azul Island takes travelers to a hidden and magical spot on the Yucatan coast, where the crystal clear sea and swings inside the water create the perfect setting to relax and capture unforgettable photos. After visiting the island, continue to the beautiful Puerto de Progreso, where you can enjoy exceptional cuisine in fresh seafood, ideal to close the day with a culinary experience that will leave everyone completely satisfied.
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Tour to Agua Azul Island Departure from Merida to Yucatan
9 to 10 hours
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Step into the heart of Mérida through its scents, tastes, and traditions. We’ll walk through lively markets, colorful alleys, and places where history is still simmering. This experience is a love letter to traditional Yucatecan cuisine — vibrant, rich, and deeply rooted in our culture. You’ll eat, walk, sweat, laugh, and fall in love with the flavors that define the real Mérida. • Visit to iconic markets: Santiago, Lucas de Gálvez, and Handicrafts Market. • Taste classic dishes like panuchos, salbutes, tortas de lechón, escabeche and more. • Discover unique local ingredients: axiote, habanero, sour orange, epazote. • End the tour in a traditional cantina with modern flair. • Participate in live prep like salsa-making or stove-to-plate tastings. • Colorful streets, historic plazas, and colonial architecture. • Expert storytelling from a local host about food, families, and forgotten customs.
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Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors
4 hours 30 minutes
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All tickets are already included in this tour. Discover the archaeological site of Oxkintok in the company of a certified guide, is one of the oldest Mayan settlements on the Puuc route and was the longest occupied area in the history of Mayan Culture. Marvel at the Mucuyché hacienda where you can recreate its fantastic history through a guided tour, where you will relive the passage of one of the most prosperous haciendas in Yucatán during the Henequenian era, plus swim in the majesty of the cenotes “Carlota” and “Mayan Blue”. Wrap yourself in nature and live an experience in total harmony. To move from one cenote to another, you must cross the canal, either by a fun swim, or on foot from our stone path; both ways you can enjoy the tranquility, natural beauty and cool atmosphere of the canal. This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm). This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).
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Tour Hacienda and Cenotes Mucuyché with Guided Tour in Oxkintok
9 hours
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Explore a one-of-a-kind landscape at the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas in Río Lagartos, a perfect spot for an unforgettable photo session. Afterwards, we will head to a pristine beach called Cancunito, where you can relax and enjoy complete tranquility. We will then take a boat ride to admire the area’s stunning landscapes, vibrant colors, and rich flora and fauna. To finish the experience, we will enjoy lunch at one of the most welcoming and highly recommended restaurants in Río Lagartos.
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Mérida: Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos with Boat Tour and Lunch
11 to 12 hours
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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
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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This Mayan Culture adventure will take us to the Ruins of Uxmal, this site has multiple structures that have been well preserved. You can even climb some structures. Our guide will take us back in history with a guided tour and then free time to keep exploring and taking photos Our next stop will be at the Kabah Ruins, our guide will teach us about the reasoning the Mayans had when they were building everything among other interesting facts. There is also free time and guided time! Now it's time to enjoy a 3 course meal at a Mexican restaurant! It's time to move on to the last stop To finish the adventure, we'll visit an Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Factory, here authentic mayan people will teach us the ways to create chocolate. There will be a tasting and also a Mayan Ceremony!
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Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
10 hours 30 minutes
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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)
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Merida : 4 Santa Barbara Cenotes and Bikes with Lunch
8 to 9 hours
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• Explore hidden Mayan cenotes deep within nature, surrounded by tropical vegetation, birds, and the quiet sound of the forest. • Discover the geological and spiritual meaning of these sacred places • Connect with Maya spirituality, nature, and sustainable living. • Support eco-friendly tourism and community-based projects. • Experience an authentic, peaceful, and meaningful experience in nature. • Visit four fascinating and off-the-beaten-path cenotes in rural communities. • Explore the caves and mineral formations of these ancient caves and caverns. • Enjoy an authentic and traditional Yucatecan lunch.
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From Mérida: Explore 4 Rural Cenotes & Enjoy a Traditional Lunch
8 hours
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Discover the best of Yucatan in one day with an experience designed to enjoy without haste. We start in Chichen Itza, wonder of the modern world and jewel of Mayan civilization. Tour this stunning site with a certified guide and then take free time to explore and take photos at your own pace. Then, live a unique moment in an authentic Mayan community, where you will connect with the Mayan civilization through a traditional ceremony and a typical lunch full of local flavor. We continue to Valladolid, one of the most charming Magic Towns in Mexico. Know its key points with your guide and then enjoy free time to tour its streets, shops and cafes. To close the day, we visited Izamal, the Yellow City. Walk among its streets, admire its imposing convent and enjoy free time to explore and taste a delicious marquisita.
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Chichen Itza + Valladolid + Izamal
12 hours
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Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path. Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent.
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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
10 hours
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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
12 hours
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Yucatán Peninsula! This full-day tour takes you to some of the region's most captivating spots. Start your adventure in the charming town of Motul, followed by a visit to the historic Hacienda San Eduardo, where you'll dive into the legacy of the henequén industry. Next, explore the fascinating Xcambó Archaeological Zone and the stunning Laguna Rosada. Don’t miss the peaceful beauty of Xtampú, before arriving at the lively Malecón in Progreso, where you’ll enjoy relaxation and fun by the sea. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and coastal beauty. Book now and experience the magic of Yucatán in one amazing day!
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Yucatan Discovery: Motul, Hacienda, Pink Lake, Ruins & Progreso
8 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is designed so that travelers make the most of the day without having to invest in two or three tours.
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Chichen Itza Premium (We leave DE Merida Yucatan)
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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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Discover the natural beauty of Yucatán with our tour, where you will know the three types of cenotes that exist in the peninsula: open, semi-open and closed. In addition, we will visit the charming magical village of Izamal. Cenotes to Visit : Rattle: Type closed inside a grotto. Chacsinkín : Semi-open, with 10 meters vault and crystal blue water. Xooch : Semi-open, with turquoise green waters and stalactites. Pool Cocom : Open, with easy access and exclusive lift. Lunch : Time to change and enjoy the dish of your choice. Visit Izamal : Explore the magical village and its historical sites, you will have 20 minutes of guided tour and 40 minutes of free time. Book your place now and discover the magic of Yucatan!
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Santa Barbara with Tour in Izamal
9 hours 30 minutes
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Immerse yourself in Mayan culture without getting bogged down planning travel logistics on a full-day tour from Merida. Enjoy a tour of UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza in the early morning, before the crowds arrive and the heat peaks, then tuck into a delicious Mexican buffet lunch. End your day with a swim in a cenote to cool off. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Merida are included for a seamless day out.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch
10 hours
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While visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, don’t miss out on the opportunity to see and swim in some of the country’s most stunning cenotes. Instead of planning your own way, book this Homun Cenotes Full-Day Tour from Merida for an easy day exploring with the details figured out for you, including hotel pickup. A perfect pick for nature lovers, end the day with an included lunch, too.
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Tour Cenotes Santa Bárbara
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Live a day full of history, nature and flavor. Walk among the pyramids of Uxmal, feel the energy of the ancient Maya and be marveled by their temples and legends. Then escape to paradise: swim in 2 hidden cenotes, surrounded by jungle and peace. In the middle of the day, savor a traditional Mayan meal made with ancient recipes. An experience that combines culture, adventure and gastronomy in the heart of Yucatan. INSTAGRAM :“Sacbeadventures”
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Explore Uxmal, 2 Magic Cenotes and Mayan Gastronomy
7 to 8 hours
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Discover ancient Mayan history and culture on this private tour from Merida. Your first stop is the ruins of Ek Balam, where you can around the 8th-century roads and see Mayan works of art. Then, head to the colonial city of Valladolid to see old Spanish landmarks like the San Bernadino Convent. Your day concludes with a dip in a refreshing cenote.
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Ek Balam, Valladolid and Cenote Private Tour from Merida
8 to 10 hours
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Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times.
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Private Tour: Archeological Site Of Uxmal and the Chocolate Museum Day Trip
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This tour already includes all the tickets and a buffet meal with drink. First we visit the Suytun Cenote, which is an underground cave surrounded by stalactites with shallow water, so you can see the fish easily, its natural vault has holes through which the sunlight enters creating a spectacular landscape ideal for taking the best photographs. Afterwards we moved to Oxman Cenote, one of the most recognized and popular cenotes in Valladolid for its beauty, spectacular crystal clear waters and nature. We finish with a guided tour in the magical village of Valladolid, some of the nearby buildings we visited are the Municipal Palace, the old convent of San Bernardino de Siena and the Parish Church of San Servacio. This tour lasts 12 hours (7am to 7pm). This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).
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Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida
12 hours
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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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Discover the mystery, legends, and archeology of Chichen Itza on a private tour of the Maya city that’s tailored to you. Exploring Chichen Itza with a private guide reveals the stories behind the UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose landmarks are aligned to spring and autumn equinoxes.
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Private Tour Chichen Itzá and Cenote plus Valladolid Magic town
10 hours
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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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Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso)
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