Merida Trip Overview
Our tour combines 3 representative destinations of the Mayan Culture: Archaeological, Historical Monument and Nature in a single day. We will guide you in each step of the tour by the hand of a certified guide; Relive the history of the Mayan people in 3 facets.
The Pyramid of Uxmal (Mayan life before the Colony), The cenote of Kankirixche (Mayan Cosmogony), Hacienda Yaxcopoil (La Colonia Auge & Caída)
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Merida, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Our tour combines 3 representative destinations of the Mayan Culture: Archaeological, Historical Monument and Nature in a single day. We will guide you in each step of the tour by the hand of a certified guide; Relive the history of the Mayan people in 3 facets.
The Pyramid of Uxmal (Mayan life before the Colony), The cenote of Kankirixche (Mayan Cosmogony), Hacienda Yaxcopoil (La Colonia Auge & Caída)
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Uxmal, Carretera Federal No. 261, Uxmal 97899 Mexico
The archaeological zone of Uxmal, is known as the jewel of the Mayan culture, due to its architectural style, it differs greatly from other areas. Enjoy a guided tour led by a certified professional, discover why the city was so important in the region and the Mayan deity to whom they offered tribute.
08:30 am | Pick up from your hotel in Mérida
09:30 am | Arrival Uxmal
09:40 am | Guided tour starts
11:00 am | Guided tour ends and we go to our next stop, Cenote Kankirixche
11:40 am | Arrival at the Kankirixche cenote
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Cenote Kankirixche, Mucuyche Mexico
The cenotes are rock formations, the result of the erosion of the limestone soil by the rain over thousands of years, as a result of this accumulation of underground water, the cenotes are formed. For the Mayans they represent life and a connection to the spiritual world and the underworld. On this tour, we will visit one of the cenotes that still preserve its natural structure and that modern human life has not affected its essence.
We suggest not using sunscreen, body cream, repellent, as we can damage the quality of the water in this oasis.
During the tour, our guide will have insect repellent of natural and biodegradable origin. You only have to request it at the moment.
11:40 am | Arrival at the Kankirixche cenote and directions to access it, we will have 45 minutes to swim and enjoy the place.
12:25 noon | Departure from the cenote, our guide will transfer you to our next stop, Hacienda Museo Yaxcopoil.
01:00 pm | Arrival at the Yaxcopoil farm
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hacienda Yaxcopoil, Mexico 261 Km 220, Yaxcopoil 97391 Mexico
The haciendas, at first functioned as cattle farms; until the appearance of the Henequén fiber or better known as “Sisal”; Due to the boom in the exploitation of this fiber, it is how the region prospered and enjoyed great wealth; The cost of this industry was high for the Mayan people, since that were exploited and used as slaves for the extraction of the fiber. Over time, conflicts such as “The War of Castes” arose until reaching the famous “Agrarian Reform” this law, returned freedom to the Mayan people, as well as their lands. .
The Haciendas are currently being restored by individuals, in many cases such as hotels or museums that allow us to remember the rise and fall of these palaces.
01:00 p.
01:00 pm | Guided tour starts
02:00 pm | The tour ends, finally we will transfer you to a local restaurant located 20 minutes from the hacienda, where you can try food from the region (food or drinks not included)
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Muna, Muna, Yucatan Peninsula
At the end of our tour at the Yaxcopoil farm, we will visit the restaurant “La Finca Puuc” located in the town of Muna, the specialty of the restaurant is the traditional Poc Chuc (pork marinated with sour orange juice, accompanied by charcoal red onion , chiltomate sauce and bean cream).
02:00 pm | Arrival at the restaurant and free time for 80 minutes
03:30 pm | Depart from the restaurant to return to your hotel in Merida.
04:30 pm | Arrival at your hotel in Merida.
