Progreso Trip Overview
Come and discover the biggest city of Yucatan’s with this popular small group tour. We take you through history in a fun and exciting way. If you want to shop till you drop or visit the Government Palace this is the shore excursion for you.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Progreso, Mexico
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico
Come and discover the biggest city of Yucatan’s with this popular small group tour. We take you through history in a fun and exciting way. If you want to shop till you drop or visit the Government Palace this is the shore excursion for you.
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Pass By: Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula
Learn the secrets of the history of Merida on this Yucatan shore excursion, you will come away feeling like you were a local. Founded back in 1542 this is the biggest city of Yucatan. ‘Feedback has been that this is a fun way to see the history this area offers.
As we enter Merida, we first visit the centro historico district. Here, you’ll find various colonial residences and structures that line the streets; these buildings lie in different states of disrepair and provide a glimpse at the history of the area, which has seen its share of revolts.
Pass By: Merida, Merida, Yucatan Peninsula
Some of the major sites you’ll visit include the Cathedral de San IIdefonso, Montejo’s House and the Government Palace. These structures date as far back as the late 1500s, so you can see how the city’s architecture progress over the centuries. You’ll also stop by the Main Square with your guide and hear anecdotes about the city’s culture. There will also be some time to do some shopping in the area.
