Day Trips in Merida

Explore Mayan ruins, mysterious caves, and a 400-year-old convent on this all-day guided tour. Make the most of limited time in the Yucatan with convenient hotel pickup. Visit the Mayan city of Mayapán and learn its history from an informative guide. Check out the San Miguel Arcangel convent, be awed by the caves of Lol Tun, and enjoy a delicious lunch"”included in the tour price"”of traditional Mayan dishes.

Marvel at thousands of vibrant pink flamingos during an idyllic boat ride on a full-day tour of the spectacular Celestun Wildlife Refuge from Merida. During your excursion, observe some of the 225 mammal species that inhabit the beautiful Biosphere reserve, gazing at pelicans, flamingos and fish as a knowledgeable guide directs your attention. Cruise through atmospheric mangroves before reclining on the soft sands of a local beach. An intimate experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 25 people.

Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of Campeche on an enriching full-day excursion from Merida. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel by luxury vehicle to the quaint village of Becal to admire its charming 17th-century church and the enormous monument dedicated to sombreros. Continue to Campeche, an ancient walled city on the rugged coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and gaze at the colossal fortress of Fuerte San Miguel, now a Mayan Archeological Museum. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, explore the historical district of the city, and see the impressive Campeche Cathedral before returning to Merida.