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Mérida
Bécal
Campeche
Uxmal
Izamal
Chichén Itzá
Cenote
Las coloradas
Rio Lagartos
Cancún

Program: Mayan World from Merida in 7 days

A great adventure in the Mayan world starting in Cancun.

This will be a great adventure in the Mayan world. We will visit cities with colonial architecture, swim in cenotes with crystal-clear waters, visit ancient pyramids and vestiges of the ancient Mayan civilization, take pictures in a red-water lagoon and navigate a river that is habitat for flamingos and many other species of local fauna.

In 7 days of adventure in the Mayan world, we will have: visit to the artisan community of Bekal, stay in the walled city of Campeche, visit to the archaeological zone of Uxmal, we will be in Izamal, the city of the three cultures, we will explore the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá and swim in a cenote, stay in the city of Valladolid, visit to the Las Coloradas lagoon, boat excursion in Rio Lagartos. We finish our tour at an all-inclusive hotel in Cancun.

We work with experts who They have over 20 years of experience serving tourism in Mexico. You will have specialized assistance every step of the way, from the moment of your arrival to the end of your tour.

This itinerary is 100% customizable to suit your desires, thanks to the experience of our local experts: duration, accommodation or activities, you choose your way of traveling!

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The program day by day

Reception at Merida City airport

Day 1

Reception at the airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation: hotel.

Merida - Becal - Campeche

Día 2
Merida
Becal
Campeche

Breakfast. Hotel check out. We will have a panoramic tour of the emblematic places of Merida. We will walk along Paseo Montejo, the city's emblematic avenue that was built in the 19th century, during the heyday of the "green gold" (henequén) to imitate the Champs Elysees in Paris. You will be able to appreciate that this avenue still guards monuments and mansions from that time of great splendor.

Later we say goodbye to Merida to head to the city of San Francisco de Campeche. Along the way we will make a stop in Bécal, this small community in Campeche is a paradise for lovers of crafts and fashion, where hippie hats are the main attraction.

Arrival at the walled city of San Francisco de Campeche. Panoramic tour of the walled city. Accommodation in hotel. Free night in Campeche. We highly recommend visiting the Campeche Sea Fountains show, which is one of the city's great nighttime attractions. We also recommend touring the city center and visiting 59th Street.

Transportation: On foot (2 hours), Tourist car with driver-guide (3 hours)
Accommodation: hotel (Lopez or similar).
Meals included: Breakfast.

Campeche - Uxmal - Izamal - Piste

Día 3
Uxmal
Izamal

Breakfast. Hotel check out. We set off to see one of the most beautiful representations of Mayan engineering and architecture.

We will visit Uxmal with its Nuns' Quadrangle, its magnificent Pyramid of the Magician, its Ball Game and its extraordinary Governor's Palace.

From the archaeological zone of Uxmal we set off towards the magical town of Izamal.

Known as the City of the Three Cultures, Izamal guards the cultural legacy of the Yucatecan people. In this city there are both magnificent Mayan pyramids and beautiful colonial houses, and its people proudly display the cultural syncretism of the Mayan people. Here we recommend visiting the center, the Convent of San Antonio de Padua and climbing to the top of the Kinich Kakmó Pyramid, which is just a few blocks away.

Izamal is also famous for its rich gastronomy. We recommend enjoying the meal in one of its restaurants.

We leave Izamal heading to Piste de Chichen Itza where we stay at the Puerta Chichen hotel to rest and have dinner. At this hotel we recommend requesting a presentation on the history of Chichen Itza in the on-site planetarium, this will allow you to better understand and enjoy the archaeological zone that we will visit in the morning.

Transportation: On foot (3h), Tourist car with driver-guide (4h)
Accommodation: hotel (Puerta Chichen or similar).
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner.

Chichen Itza - Cenote - Valladolid

Día 4
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza
Cenote

Breakfast. Hotel check out. We head to visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world: The archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá (at the mouth of the well of the Itzaes).

In Chichén Itzá the main building is the Pyramid of Chichén Itzá or El Castillo, but there are other equally important buildings such as El Caracol or Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the Mayan Ball Game.

Chichén Itzá is divided into Ancient Chichén, where you can find 6 Mayan Ruins, and Chichén Itzá with about 20 Mayan Ruins, which makes a total of 26 Mayan Ruins to see in the archaeological zone.

At the end of the visit we head to a beautiful cenote where in addition to enjoying a swim in its fresh and crystalline waters, we can have a Tequila tasting, as well as enjoy the meal in its restaurant.

Finally we continue our journey towards Valladolid. Overnight in a hotel.

We recommend walking through the city centre of Valladolid at night and enjoying the sound and light show at the church of San Servacio at 8:00 PM every day except Monday.

Transportation: Hike: 2 hours through Chichen Itza and tourist car with driver guide (2 hours).
Accommodation: hotel (Candelaria or similar).
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

Valladolid - Las Coloradas - Rio Lagartos - Cancun

Day 5
Las coloradas
Rio Lagartos

Breakfast. Hotel check out. We head to Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos.

Las Coloradas is a beautiful place in Yucatan, where the concentration of salt causes a concentration of microorganisms rich in beta-carotene that make the waters here tinge with a peculiar reddish tone, which has motivated thousands of tourists to come to this point to witness such a spectacle. On the other hand, these microorganisms are the main food of the flamingos that live in the area and the reason for the reddish color of these birds.

Already in Río Lagartos, aboard a boat, you will take a tour of the estuary and you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the area, as well as spot various species of local fauna such as flamingos, cormorants, crocodiles, etc., from a distance that does not disturb them. Here we recommend enjoying a typical meal of the region.

Transfer to Cancun. Hotel accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.

Transportation: On foot (1 hour), Tourist car with driver-guide (3 hours), Boat (1 hour)
Accommodation: hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner.

Cancun - Xcaret

Día 6
Cancun
Xcaret

Free day on an "All-Inclusive" basis with the option of an excursion to the incredible Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park.

Xcaret is a magical place in Mexico where you can experience the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and the richness of Mexican culture. This tour starts between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.

Hotel - Cancun Airport

Day 7
Come back soon

Last day to enjoy your stay in Cancun.

Transfer according to your flight schedule to the airport, or transfer to the ADO Cancun terminal for your return to Merida.

Transportation: Tourist car with driver guide (1h/4h).
Meals included: Breakfast at the hotel.

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