Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
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Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
We make interesting places even more interesting. We have specialized and passionate guides who will make your experience unique.
Tours at your own pace, according to your age, physical ability and interests.
Itinerary
Day 1: From Cancún/Playa del Carmen/Tulúm to Valladolid.
Stop At: Tulum Archaeological Site, Carretera Federal, Cancun – Chetumal Km 230, 307, Tulum 77780 Mexico
We begin our day with the guided tour of one of the most representative archeological sites in the Mayan area, Tulum. This small but interesting ancient city known as Zamá was built on the Caribbean coast of the modern Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Coba, Carretera Federal Tulum 307, Coba 77793 Mexico
Guided tour of the archaeological site of Cobá, an ancient Mayan city of great importance, mainly in the classical period, almost 50 kilometers east of Tulúm. There we will see the main buildings and we will have the opportunity to climb to the highest structure in the Yucatan Peninsula with 42 meters high.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuevo Xcan, Nuevo Xcan, Yucatan Peninsula
We will visit a Mayan community project and refresh ourselves in the clear waters of a cenote (natural pools).
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Optional meal. Authentic local lunch prepared by the Mayan people of the community.
Accommodation included: Hotel stay from 3 to 4 stars conveniently located near the center of Valladolid. Near to restaurants and shops.
Day 2: From Valladolid to Río Lagartos natural reserve.
Stop At: Parque Natural Ria Lagartos, Rio Lagartos 97720 Mexico
We will take a motor boat to take a tour of the biosphere reserve between the different type of mangrove and look for wildlife such as flamingos, ospreys and crocodiles, among others.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Las Coloradas, Rio Lagartos Mexico
Las Coloradas is a port located on the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The town has a little more than 1000 inhabitants, dedicated to fishing and the salt industry, very important in the region. The peculiar pink color of the water in this site is due to the high level of salinity in the water, these ponds allow the proliferation of microorganisms called halobacteria. On the other hand, the presence of certain algae produces large amounts of reddish substances that paint the water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan Peninsula
City tour in Valladolid where we will explore This colonial city and its main attractions.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel stay from 3 to 4 stars conveniently located near the center of Valladolid. Near to restaurants and shops.
Day 3: From Valladolid to Mérida
Stop At: 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin, Ek Balam Village Mexico
Guided tour of the archaeological site where we will learn more about this beautiful ancient city of scribes and artisans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Guided tour of the archaeological site where we will visit the highlights of one of the “seven new wonders of the World”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 97922 Yokdzonot, Yuc., Mexico
We will cool off in the clear waters of a beautiful cenote in a small Mayan community on our way to Merida. Restaurant option.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Izamal, Izamal, Yucatan Peninsula
We will visit the Convent of San Antonio de Padua with its atrium, the second largest in the world after the Vatican. Also known as “the city of three cultures” or the “yellow city” for its characteristic center.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel stay from 3 to 4 stars conveniently located near the center of Merida. Near to restaurants and shops.
Day 4: Merida – Puuc Route
Stop At: Uxmal, Uxmal, Yucatan Peninsula
Guided tour of the archaeological site of Uxmal where we will see the most representative buildings of this magnificent ancient Mayan city. Entrance tickets included.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Kabah, Zona Arqueologica de Junchavin Mexico
Guided visit at the archaeological site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Labna, Mexico
Guided tour at the archaeological site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel stay from 3 to 4 stars conveniently located near the center of Merida. Near to restaurants and shops.
Day 5: Hacienda – Mayapan end of the tour
Stop At: Hacienda Yaxcopoil, Mexico 261 Km 220, Yaxcopoil 97391 Mexico
We will visit an old Hacienda de sisal, so important for the development of the region in the 19th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mayapan Archaeological Zone, Carretera Merida _ Chetumal, Telchaquillo LA Mappa E’ Sbagliata, LE Rovine Sono Molto A Sud DI Merida, Merida 97824 Mexico
Visit at the archaeological site of this posclasic ancient mayan city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
