Discover ancient temples, colonial architecture and a cacao plantation on a full-day, private trip to Uxmal and Merida from Cancun. Get a personal introduction to these highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula, with the flexibility to customize the day to your interests. Learn about local history, climb to the top of Maya pyramids, stroll through colorful historic neighborhoods and find out how local cacao goes from bean to chocolate bar.
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Lunch included
Full-day private tour of the Yucatan from Cancun
Visit a UNESCO-listed Maya city
See colonial architecture in Merida
Explore a cacao farm
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
All entrance fees
Bottled water
Professional certificated private guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
Fruit, sweet snack, soft drinks & 2 cans of beer
per person
Exclusions
Drinks
Tips
Departure & Return
Departure point
At your hotel in Cancun
Departure Time
6amExact pickup time will be advised upon reconfirmation.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your private guide at your Cancun hotel and make the 4-hour trip to Uxmal in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Explore the Classical Period temples that make UNESCO-listed Uxmal one of the most important sites in the Maya world. Climb to the top of the 'Pyramid of the Soothsayer' for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, then take in a series of sculptures dedicated to the rain god Chaac. See the grand stone ball court where ancient Maya athletes competed for great crowds, visit the 'House of the Tortoises' and stroll the broad 'Quadrangle of the Nuns,' an enclosed court surrounded by elegant arcades. Continue to the picturesque colonial city of Merida, where you'll find colorful historic buildings clustered around a central square. Take a walking tour of the vibrant downtown and visit the 16th-century Merida cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas. Follow narrow streets to hidden parks then browse local shops filled with hand-woven hammocks and huipiles. Learn how the ancient Maya cultivated and used cacao on a nearby plantation, where you can see cacao trees growing and watch the preparation of cacao into natural chocolate, and make a final stop at a traditional Yucatan hacienda before returning to your Cancun hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.