Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Explore ancient Maya architecture, colonial towns, and a cacao plantation during this private, full-day tour of Uxmal and Merida from Cancun. Customize the day to suit your interests — your personal introduction of these highlights has a flexible itinerary. Hear about local history, climb to the top of Maya pyramids, wander through vibrant historic neighborhoods, and learn how local cacao goes from bean to chocolate bar. All transport and entrance fees are included.
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What's included in Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Zona Arqueologica 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 Mayan Pyramid and visit the "temple of the turtle," where the female religious leaders lived.
Cathedral de Merida
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 museum, 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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Professional certificated private guide
- Sweet snack, soft drinks & 2 cans of beer/per person
- Drinks
- Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional Information
Pick up from any accommodation (hotel, apartment, AirBnb, hostal, etc) in Cancun, on Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal or Tulum is included in the price. For some hotels in the Tulum Hotel zone a meeting point in Starbucks Tulum is provided.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; • To take with you: sunscreen, cash for souvenirs and drinks, camera; • OlMar Travel Mexico (local supplier) numbers to call: +52 1 998 263 6588; +52 1 998 240 3199
