Things to Do in Merida

Get ready to live the charm and magic of our hacienda, a place full of history, culture, nature and mysticism. Hacienda Cenote Mucuyche is located in Abalá, a small town in Yucatan, 45 minutes from Merida. The oldest record of the Mucuyché Hacienda dates back to the 17th century, belonging to the Peón family for a long time. Among the activities that were carried out were livestock, agriculture, and planting of henequen. Currently, the farm is almost in its original state and there are few restorations carried out. The Carlota cenote will welcome you with its crystalline waters to cool off after the tour of the hacienda. This cenote owes its name to the fact that in the year 1865 the Empress of Mexico, Carlota, on a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula bound for Campeche, arrived in Mucuyché and became the first person to bathe in its waters. In the “Azul Maya” cenote, a cave-like cenote, you will discover why the ancient Mayans considered these sites sacred. The local gastronomy of the Hacienda Restaurant and Cenote Mucuyche complements this experience in the Mayab de Yucatán. Inclusions: Lifejacket Tickets Bilingual Driver Hotel pick-up and drop-off Transport Exclusions: Meal Lockers. Drinks Important Info: We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and biodegradable sunscreen. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Isla Columpios in Yucatán is a paradisiacal place located on the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, whose beauty stands out for its crystalline, shallow waters, with tones ranging from emerald to turquoise, which invite you to relax. Isla Columpios is a wonderful option to get out of the routine, l ive with nature in a peaceful environment to recharge your batteries, among swamps, a beautiful landscape, enjoying the sun and the sea breeze. The seawater that reaches here is distributed through winding natural channels. This allows scenarios like the one on the island, where there are parts with mounds of sand that arise thanks to the level of its crystalline waters being very low, below the knees. You will have time to enjoy delicious fruit and of course enjoy a refreshing swim on the island's beaches. Inclusions: Snack Transport Kayak Exclusions: Drinks Meal Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

We will begin our first visit, which is to visit one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Chichen Itza and also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Chichen Itza is known as the capital of the Mayan Empire. We will have the opportunity to see the majestic Kukulkan pyramid, the "Pok Ta-Pok" better known as the ball game, the observatory, the temple of the thousand columns and much more, travelling in your wheelchair or scooter where our Guide will make you know the wonderful past of Chichen Itza and the Mayan culture. Once leaving the archaeological zone, just a few minutes away, we will go to the Sanctuary of the god Tsukan where we will relive the legend of one of the myths that give life to the Mayan world where we can learn more about them. They will receive us with a traditional Mayan celebration to understand how the Mayans lived. We will also have the opportunity to experience how to make the errands that are used in Mayan cuisine, mixing all the colours, flavours, and smells. Finally, we will enjoy the beautiful cenote with crystal clear waters where we can swim and cool off. Inclusions: Lunch Tickets Transport Bilingual Driver Exclusions: Drinks Important Info: Remember to bring sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, comfortable clothes and footwear as well as some extra cash. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Celestun is a port where the most exotic species of the Yucatecan geography coexist , such as the pink flamingo, which with its nesting, flight, and sound transforms the environment and makes a beautiful natural spectacle. In addition, it is one of the main nesting and reproduction places for the pink flamingo , which in the months of December to February reaches a population of close to 23, 000 thousand specimens. We will board a boat where we will travel through the water channels that distinguish Celestun, where they are approximately

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The Mayan culture since around 830 AD was one of the most important civilizations in history, where discoveries and creations have been made that today we can continue to appreciate how its architecture and history up until it closes amaze us. La Ruta Puuc is a tour through the Maya culture in Yucatán. On this tour, you will visit the archaeological sites of Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Oxkintok. Throughout the tour, you can find fully restored structures, others in process and some even covered with grasses, trees, and dense vegetation. These last ones are very similar to the ones that the first explorers found at the end of the last century. In addition, when crossing this route, you will be able to find yourself with people full of history, handicrafts, and the best of Yucatecan gastronomy. Inclusions: Tickets Hotel pick-up and drop-off Transport Guide Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Near Mérida you will find a true joy of the classic Mayan style : the main buildings with which they tell Uxmal son: La Pirámide del Adivino, El Cuadrángulo de las Monjas; el Juego de Pelota, el Palacio del Gobernador and La Casa del las Tortugas, among others. The ancient Maya city of Uxmal, a joy of architecture. Visiting Uxmal means enjoying a marvelous trip at the time having one of the greatest moments of splendor in the history of the Yucatan Peninsula and, of course, pre-Hispanic Mexico. Choco-Story recovers the history of ancient cacao: from its origin, distribution and uses throughout the world, it aims to show its ancient forms of Maya preparation. This museum allows you to try a natural cacao drink, discover live the process of making ceramics by artisans from the region. In addition to the tour of the museum, you can visit the botanical gardens with cocoa trees and complement it with a tour of the animal refuge, where you can admire endemic fauna that have been rescued. In turn, you can visit our meliponario and a games area to share with the little ones. Inclusions: Lunch Guide Transport Exclusions: Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

On this excursion to Sisal and Celestún we will visit one of the Magical Towns of Mexico and you will enjoy free time to take a boat ride and see flamingos. At the indicated time we will pick you up at your hotel in Mérida to begin the trip to Sisal. During the trip we will tell you about its history. Upon arrival we will visit the Santiago fort, where we will see its lighthouse and the old maritime customs house , from where exports to the United States and Europe were made. Next, we will visit the Sisal dock, where we will have free time to walk around the town and have something to eat at one of its restaurants. Next we will visit Celestún, where we will go to the Celestún ecotourism stop, and you will have free time to take a boat ride along the estuary and see the flamingos that live in its waters. You can also visit an eye of water and the Island of birds. If you decide not to take the boat ride, you can stay on Celestún beach and enjoy its restaurants serving typical Yucatecan and maritime food. Finally, we will return to Mérida and drop you off at your hotel. Inclusions: Guide Transport Exclusions: Food and Beverage Boat ticket Important Info: We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, camera, swimwear, towel, sun cream and a cap. Cash Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

An excursion designed for the experience of knowing and feeling the true Mayan culture, its flavor not only stands out in its gastronomy but also in its art of traditions that have been masterfully preserved in recent years. Everything will start by visiting the old hacienda de Yaxcopoil which has been kept alive since its construction to the present, one that was founded in the 17th century. Its name means "place of the green poplars" in the Mayan language. The hacienda brings together in its history the three great periods of yesterday's Yucatan, pre-Hispanic life, colonial life, and the henequen boom of the late 19th century and early 20th century. We will arrive at the imposing Mayan city of Uxmal archaeological zone where we will tell you how important it was, such as the Mayan architecture that is preserved to date, and the legends that surround this city until the moment of its fall. Our next site will be something sacred, we will visit a beautiful cenote and it is that for the Mayan culture, the cenotes were sacred and represented a lot to them, you should not miss this beautiful opportunity to swim in this magical place where they are unique in the world. We will move to a neighboring town, where we will have to meet our hosts from this land, he will be in charge of transporting us to the Mayan kitchen and where they will share all the secrets and tips of this kitchen for when you return home you can show off the typical dishes of Yucatan. Inclusions: Lunch Transport English and Spanish (Bilingual guide) Exclusions: Drinks Tickets Important Info: Remember to bring sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, comfortable clothes and footwear as well as some extra cash. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Enjoy this amazing trip in which you will get to know the Ich Xa Lol Xaan ecotourism center "huano flower in the water", with its two crystal clear water eyes and its river with a suspension bridge. A place of the utmost importance, since it serves as protection for the animals that inhabit the various ecosystems between the river and the jungle, wetland, fresh water, and salt water. Later, you will visit the fort and museum of San José el Alto, better known popularly as the "Castillo de las Tres Piedras" in allusion to the three large slabs that are on one side of the fort, today largely covered by the passage of the time. We will also visit the San Miguel fort from the time of the pirates, a significant example of Campeche's military architecture, it was used mainly in the fights in which the city of Campeche was immersed throughout the 19th century. At present, Mayan archeology of Campeche is exhibited, exhibiting pieces from different Mayan cities, highlighting those of Calakmul. Our last stop will be the beautiful historic center where a completely walled city is located with free time to discover this incredible city and enjoy the sunset on the boardwalk. Inclusions: Tickets Transport Hotel pick-up and drop-off Guide Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Please bring a swimsuit, towel and biodegradable sunscreen. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Discover the incredible ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, one of the main archaeological sites in the Mayan area. Its monumental urban conception, impressive architecture and artistic ornamentation, as well as its undeniable historical value, have earned it recognition as a World Heritage Site. You could look at the Pyramid of the Magician , also called the Sorcerer or the Dwarf, it is the most spectacular building in the entire archaeological site. It is one of the few pyramids with a circular or ovoid base, which agrees with the legend of the dwarf, son of a sorceress, who was born from an egg and built the city in one night. In Uxmal , the largest and most impressive city, the ancient Mayans reached sublime architectural levels in their eagerness to communicate with the gods. Like prayers in stone, the magnificent temples reaffirm the divine pact that allows the very existence of the universe. You will also visit the Cuadrángulo de las Monjas and the Governor's Palace within Uxmal, emblematic and very symbolic constructions for the Mayan culture. Important This tour begins in hotels in the City of Merida and ends in hotels in the City of Campeche. Inclusions: Entrance fee Guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off Transport Exclusions: Drinks Meal Important Info: We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Please bring a hat , Sunglasses, Sun cream, Insect repellant. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Get to know the incredible city of Valladolid, also known as the magical town, a totally colonial and magical city, and you will also have the opportunity to visit two of the best cenotes in Yucatan. We start the tour from your hotel in Merida and then head to our first point, which will be the Suytun cenote, a cenote that is an underground cavern surrounded by stalactites with shallow waters, so you can easily see the fish. Its natural dome has holes where sunlight enters, creating a spectacular landscape ideal for taking the best photographs. Later we move to the Oxman cenote, it is one of the most recognized and popular cenotes in Valladolid for its beauty, spectacular crystal-clear waters and nature that surrounds it. Here we will recharge our energy by having a delicious buffet lunch. We finish with a guided tour of the magical town of Valladolid where you can see beautiful streets and colonial mansions, appreciate the beautiful architecture of the place as well as enjoy a relaxing walk through the Plaza de Armas. Some of the nearby buildings we visit are the Municipal Palace, the former convent of San Bernardino de Siena and the Parish Church of San Servacio.

Cuzamá is interpreted as “swallow water”, this name was given by the abundance of birds (swallows) that inhabit the cenotes in the walls of the caverns. The town of Cuzamá is a municipality in Yucatán that is located 55km from the city of Mérida, the Santa Barbara hostel is famous for its cenotes, among the most beautiful of its kind, ideal for swimming and adventure activities. Start your adventure by being transported by an old horse-drawn vehicle, or you can experience this adventure by pedaling a bike on the path that will take you from one cenote to another. Experience 3 of the 4 types of cenotes that exist in Mérida, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a closed, semi-closed and an open cenote, live the different climates, temperatures and water colors that each of these cenotes has to show you. Cenote is a term that is only used in Mexico and that comes from the Mayan word “dzonot”, which means “abyss”; they are wells of freshwater wells created by the erosion of limestone, soft and porous, but for the Mayan world they were sources of life that provided the vital liquid, besides being an entrance to the wonders of the other world and the center of Communion with the gods. Before returning to Mérida, we will enjoy a delicious à la carte meal of varied Yucatecan dishes, do not forget to taste the flavors that this state has for you. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Important information Please note that the itinerary and schedule are subject to change for reasons beyond our control, such as traffic, weather, local events or other operational circumstances, but we will do our best to ensure that the tour is completed in its entirety.

Discover Mérida taking the official sightseeing tour of the city. Hop on one of our double-decker buses and enjoy amazing panoramic views, this is the best and most unique way to get around Mérida and discover the city´s most famous sites and attractions, permeated by a Mayan and Colonial heritage. Mérida is a city of contrasts, it has a rich historical Mayan legacy, beautiful Colonial architecture and the vibes of a modern city. You will travel around the city, visiting the cathedral, the historic center, beautiful parks and main avenues, all with only one ticket. The tour non-stop lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and you can hop on and off as many times as you want at any of the official stops. There are two circuits: North Circuit and Barrios Circuit. Redemption: Upon arrival at the redemption location, please present your reservation voucher and valid photo ID in exchange for the tour. A bracelet and a ticket will be given to you as your entrance ticket, please do not take off your bracelet. Every time you board the bus, you must present your bracelet and ticket to the bus driver. North Circuit: ・Schedule Monday to Saturday from 9am till 9pm ・Departure From Cathedral, C.58, Centro - 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm. From Paseo 60, Calle 60 346, Zona Paseo Montejo (Plaza Paseo

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Every night Uxmal gives you a fascinating show full of magic and mysticism. Let the sounds guide you in a narrative full of legends and everyday tales of a Mayan people that now lies hidden in the vestiges of this enigmatic city. The illumination will transport you to live a unique experience and will allow you to admire the silhouette of an entwined snake in the monuments that protect the Mayan secrets. The Light and Sound show will amaze your senses while revealing the traditions, history, and beliefs of this majestic civilization. Uxmal, surrounded by legends, myths, and anecdotes, is poetic in its name and its history. It is located in the valley of Santa Elena next to a series of hills that are known as Puuc, which in the Mayan language means "mountain range", and which was the name later received by the architectural style that the sites of that region. Have a unique experience of being able to appreciate the architecture illuminated by different lights and we will travel in time through the legends. Inclusions: Tickets Transport Exclusions: Meal Guide Drinks Important Info: Please wear comfortable shoes. Cash Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Delve into the mysterious depths of Cenote Hubiku and cool off in the beautiful and calm waters of the most beautiful cenote in the area. Discover this unique natural formation in the Mayan region and in the world that has existed for thousands of years. After an invigorating swim in the cenote, explore our park and learn about the Don Tadeo Tequila Museum have the opportunity to see exactly how real tequila is made and enjoy trying all the different varieties of flavours they have to offer. Once you're done discovering how tequila is made, you'll have the chance to sample a wide variety of delicious home-cooked Yucatecan food (lunch is optional). Inclusions: Lunch is only included if the lunch cruise has been selected Entrance fee Exclusions: Lifejacket Guide Transport Drinks Important Info: Remember to bring sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, comfortable clothes and footwear as well as some extra cash. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.