Izamal: The Magic Yellow Town - Private Full Day Tour from Merida
Discover the charm of Izamal, "The City of the 3 Cultures," on this full-day private tour, perfect for all ages. Explore the vibrant yellow town as you visit the historic Convento de San Antonio de Padua, the impressive Mayan pyramids Itzamatul, Kinich Kakmó, and Hun Pik Toc, and the Museo Centro Cultural. Wander through Plaza Izamal, and enjoy a hands-on experience at a jewelry workshop using cocoyol and henequén thorns. With its rich blend of prehispanic, colonial, and modern influences, this tour offers stunning photo opportunities and a deep connection to Mexico's cultural heritage. Get ready for an unforgettable day in Izamal!
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Izamal: The Magic Yellow Town - Private Full Day Tour from Merida
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What's included in Izamal: The Magic Yellow Town - Private Full Day Tour from Merida
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Merida
We will start this tour by picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in Merida. Our professional staff will be ready to take you to one of the most amazing cities in the Yucatan Peninsula, located just 1 hour away from the city of Merida, we are talking about the yellow town of Izamal. Come with us to have one of the best experiences on your trip to Mexico.
Convento San Antonio de Padua Izamal
The fifth convent to be erected in the present-day state of Yucatan, Mexico, is the Convent of San Antonio de Padua, which is situated in Izamal (etymology: Itzmal: Dew of the sky), Yucatan. It was constructed between 1549 and 1561.
Zona Arqueologica de Izamal
Archeological zone: We will not only visit the beautiful downtown of Izamal with its gorgeous yellow constructions, but we will also visit 3 pyramids located right within the city: Itzamatul Pyramid + Kinich Kakmó Pyramid + Hun Pik Toc Pyramid. Izamal originally belonged to the Mayas, but once the Spaniards took it, many Spanish constructions were built on top of existing Mayan pyramids. One example of this is The San Antonio de Padua Convent, which was built on top of a Mayan building using its rocks and more elements. This was very common within cities that were conquered by Europeans. They used to do this to evangelize Mayans and convert them to catholicism.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to the Cultural Museum
- Private transportation
- Minibar and snacks
- Travel insurance during transportation
- Entrance fee to a Jewerly handcraft workshop
- Certified tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up all travelers at the lobby or motor lobby of their hotel in the central area of Merida.