Uxmal and Merida Tour: Maya Pyramids and Cacao

Immerse yourself in the ancient Maya world on a private day trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Explore the stunning architecture of Uxmal, discover the charming colonial town of Merida, and visit a cacao plantation to learn about the chocolate-making process. All-inclusive tour with flexible itinerary.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Cathedral de Merida -

What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information

Discover the timeless Maya structures, age-old colonial towns, and a traditional cacao plantation on this private, day-long excursion to Uxmal and Merida departing from Cancun. Tailor the day to fit your preferences - your personalized tour of these famous spots boasts a flexible schedule. Listen to captivating historic stories, ascend Maya pyramids,


Location
Zona Arqueologica Uxmal
Carretera Federal No. 261
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael_c
Aug 19, 2024
Good experience for Uxmal, Merida and Cacao plant - Our guide Arturo was informative and knowledgeable about all the sightseeing points. He told us about some Mexican cultures. Although the car journey was long, it was worth for visiting Uxmal and Merida. You do not need to spend a few days there. Just one day is enough. It was good to be a private tour, the guide take care of all you need.
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Carmen_p
May 29, 2024
Alvaro our guide, has... - Alvaro our guide, has great knowledge of the Mayan culture and of the whole region in general. The trip is intense but is totally worth it
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Mariacristina_r
Mar 6, 2024
Wonderful Uxmal - It was a tough trip due to the car time but it is worth the archeological place is huge and spectacular! I do not think you need a night in Merida. Note: we travel with a 3 Years old kid and he loves the Cacao place where apart from Drink pure cacao you can also feed some monkeys adn see jaguars and ccrocodiles :)
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Sarah_l
Mar 10, 2023
DONT MOSS OUT ON THIS! - This was one of thee best excursions I have ever had. We were able to climb and touch portions of the site. The guide did an excellent job of informing us of each structure and the role that each one played in the Mayan lifestyle. Showed amazing hospitality of what Mexico has to offer definitely don’t miss out
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Sarah
Sep 10, 2017
Viator: your advertisement needs... - <p>Viator: your advertisement needs updating urgently.The tour company that was contracted for this tour was great, however the Viator advertisement is misleading. </p> <p>Viator's advertisement stated: Climb to the top of the Pyramid of the Soothsayer for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside - you cannot climb this particular temple at Uxmal.We did climb the stairs of a much smaller temple which was still wonderful, but it was not what I paid for, I wanted to climb the temple of the Soothsayer. </p> <p>Viator's advertisement also stated: Explore a cacao farm - I soon discovered that there are no cacao farms in this part of the Yucatan so we could not go and see one. We did however see the cacao being prepared into the traditional drink at Chocostory and experience a traditional ceremony to Chaak - this was great. The tour operator did their best to satisfy our desires and was very knowledgeable and patient when we wanted to explore Uxmal.</p>
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