Merida Trip Overview
Discover the wonders of the Mayans on this unique tour. Leave Mérida to visit the great Chichén Itzá, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Take a cooking class with a local community and cool off in the amazing Yokdzonot cenote.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Merida, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Discover the wonders of the Mayans on this unique tour. Leave Mérida to visit the great Chichén Itzá, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Take a cooking class with a local community and cool off in the amazing Yokdzonot cenote.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Depart Merida in the morning to visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Admire the pyramid of Kukulcan and the surrounding buildings, such as the
ball game court and the Observatory.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cenote Yokdzonot, Calle 20 S/N Between 27 & 29, Yokdzonot 97922 Mexico
Then, travel to the community of Yokdzonot and participate in a cooking lesson with locals. Prepare delicious Yucatecan dishes like salbutes (deep fried tortillas) and panuchos (stuffed tortillas). After learning about Yucatan’s cuisine, discover it’s amazing and unique cenote, which is operated by a cooperative made up of mostly local women. Take a refreshing swim in the blue waters of the cenote and opt to add on activities like zip-lining or rappelling between its vertical walls. Finish your visit with a delicious, traditional meal in the restaurant of the cooperative.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
