Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip

Explore ancient Maya architecture, colonial towns, and a cacao plantation during this private, full-day tour of Uxmal and Merida.

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Highlights

Hear about local history from a certificated guide
Climb to the top of Maya pyramids
Learn & see how local cacao goes from bean to chocolate bar
Wander through vibrant historic neighborhoods

Description

At 6:00 AM, meet your private guide in the lobby of your Cancun hotel and board a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan for the 4-hour drive to Uxmal. Arrive at the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, and spend time exploring what's considered to be one of the most important sites in the Maya world in the company of your guide. Climb to the top of the 'magician's pyramid' and visit the 'temple of the turtle,' where the female religious leaders lived. After visiting Uxmal, continue your tour to Merida; the capital of the Yucatan peninsula. Constructed by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, the colonial town has colorful historic buildings around a central plaza. Walk along the main street, visit the main square, and see a historic church. At a nearby cacao plantation, learn how the ancient Maya people used cacao beans, and see the preparation of cacao into natural chocolate. Before returning to your Cancun hotel, enjoy a final stop at a traditional Yucatan hacienda; the former house of rich conquistadors and their slaves. Say goodbye to your guide around 7:30 PM to conclude the tour.

Includes

Entrance fees
Bottled water
Professional historian guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Lunch
Tips (optional)
Towels

Important Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required