Cancun Trip Overview
Visit the most important ancient Mayan towns in the Yucatan Peninsula including Chichen Itza and Uxmal, as well as the capital of Yucatan: Merida. Swim in the crystal waters of Ik-KIl cenote, learn about cacao-making process and the colonial lifestyle. This tour will allow you to b become a real expert in the Maya culture in only 2 days.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cancun, Mexico
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Visit the most important ancient Mayan towns in the Yucatan Peninsula including Chichen Itza and Uxmal, as well as the capital of Yucatan: Merida. Swim in the crystal waters of Ik-KIl cenote, learn about cacao-making process and the colonial lifestyle. This tour will allow you to b become a real expert in the Maya culture in only 2 days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cancun – Chichen Itza – Cenote- Colonial City Merida
Stop At: Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, you will head to Chichen Itza, the most important aMayan site in Mexico. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, you will be able to explore this place. You will find advanced archaeoastronomic knowledge in this city as you visit its main landmarks with your guide. Visit the pyramid known as the “The Castle” or temple of Kukulcan , the largest ballgame court of the Mesoamerica, the skulls temple, the Jaguar’s temple and the Observatory.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cenote Ik kil, Carretera Costera del Golfo 3 Kilometros de la zona arqueologica de Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza 97757 Mexico
Then, head to the beautiful Cenote (sinkhole) of Ik-kil, where you will be able to swim in.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merida, Merida, Yucatan Peninsula
You will then enjoy lunch (not inlcluded) and head to Merida where you will spend the night.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel 4* with breakfast
Day 2: Merida – Uxmal – Cancun
Stop At: Merida, Merida, Yucatan Peninsula
After breakfast, you will enjoy a city tour of Merida, known as “the white city”. During the tour, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Montejo Avenue, the monument to Motherland, the Main Square, the Cathedral and Government Palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uxmal, Uxmal, Yucatan Peninsula
You will then depart to Uxmal, “the three times built”, to see the place and learn all about the Guesser Pyramid, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, Governor’s Palace and the ballgame court.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Choco Story uxmal, Calle 48 # 390 Int 1 Diagonal 31 y Diagonal 33, Uxmal 97899 Mexico
Cacao-making process
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
