Top 20 Experiences in Merida
Chichen Itza Full Day Tour
We are going to visit Chichén Itzá, wonder of the modern world, Chichén receives thousands of people every day, so the ideal is to be one of the first to enter the site, without lines, without vendors, without large groups, the most important thing is that We will avoid the intense heat of midday and we will take the best photos. For that we have designed a different logistics, since we start the pick up at 6:00 am. and that makes all the difference. We will be in Chichén for 2 hours, and then we will go swimming in a Mayan cenote, where we cool off and enjoy a delicious typical and regional food, in the same way we will be 2 hours not to run and enjoy 100%. Finally we will go to the yellow town, IZAMAL where you will have the opportunity to climb one of the largest and highest temples in Mexico (Kinich Kak mo) and the convent of San Antonio de Padua. Our groups are small and this GUARANTEES a totally PERSONALIZED experience, with the best story and THE BEST EXPERIENCE.
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote , Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Small groups of 10 travelers maximum in a small comfortable van. We will pick you up at the meeting point 5 50 am, We want to get early to Chichen Itza to enjoy it without crowds, the heat and have amazing pictures. Our professional licensed tourguide will explain the history and the importance of the mayan city. Afterwards we will take a 45 minutes drive to meet a family in a small mayan community, they gonna let us swimm and enjoy their private underground cenote which they found not so many years ago. You will also enjoy a degustation of the best gastronomy of the Yucatan with the real home flavors, we'll move to Izamal yellow town to climb a mayan pyramid that is within the city, enjoy a tasty icecream and visit the old convent and church of the city.At the end of the day we will return to Merida.. The food experience includes guacamole, panuchos, salbutes, relleno negro, cochinita pibil, hand made tortillas, hibiscus flower cold tea & fresh fruit
Tour to Uxmal, Cenote & Kabah from Merida
Visit one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Mayan culture, in our comfortable units with excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere. Then we will visit the majestic site of Kabah. Then we will go to the Pebá cenote where you will enjoy a relaxing afternoon. *The trip we offer is purely transportation, upon arrival at the destinations you must pay for access. Sundays are free for locals, nationals, and foreigners residing in Mexico.
Celestun Beach and Mangrove Boat Ride from Merida
The Celestun reserve is filled with multiple wild life species like migratory birds, flamingos, crocodiles, racoons, fish and much more! Our guide will take us to a boat ride troughout the Celestun mangrove, he will point out all the highlights of the reserve. We'll pass the point where the sea and the river meets After the ride, now it's time to relax a the gorgeous Celestun beach. The white sand and the blue unspoiled sea will be the best view to relax and have a nice swim. At the beach we'll head to the restaurant for the meal Nature and beauty is waiting for you!
Tour to Cenotes of Santa Barbara and Acanceh area from Merida
Enjoy spending time in the archaeological zone of Acanceh, where you can capture ruins, churches and the life of the residents in this area, then we will go to the cenotes of Santa Barbara, where you can enjoy a truck or bicycle ride to get there. to the three different cenotes, each one special and unique. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a traditional Yucatecan dish.
Chichen Itza, Cenote & Buffet Lunch
Leave Mérida to go to one of the 7 new wonders of the world, Chichen Itzá, an enigmatic city and ceremonial center. Chichen Itzá, which in Mayan means "Mouth of the well of the water sorcerers" is an enigmatic city and ceremonial center of significant influence. Get to know everything about this incredible archaeological site and its ancient history. First, head directly to Chichén Itzá from Mérida, and during the ride, the guide will start telling you a bit about the Mayan's and their history. Once at Chichén Itzá be ready to admire this site before the crowds and heat arrive. Have free time to explore this unique archaeological site, which has the protection of UNESCO. After visiting Chichen Itzá, taste a delicious Mexican buffet lunch and recharge energies before heading to the Cenote. Next stop will be a beautiful cenote where you will enjoy its magical and warm waters where you can bathe and cool off from the heat. We will finish the tour by returning to Mérida.
Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
Explore the market with your guide, try local fruits, sip fruit juices and sample traditional empanadas, tamales, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans), buy all the ingredients for the class on the market. Experience a local ride to the host house and enjoy the cooking class with the host at her house, learn cooking secrets and enjoy lunch with your host and refresh with fresh drinks of the region.
Merida Street Food Walking Tour
This 3-hour Street Food Tour is for foodies who want to sample the authentic Street Food of the Yucatan. Visit Merida's main market, sample fruits, and walk along to tasting spots where you can try native dishes such as 'Cochinita Pibil' (pork cooked underground), 'Panuchos' (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans), Empanadas, and have Ceviche as lunch (This changes on Sunday and Holidays). End your tour with a sweet stop at a gelato shop specializing in exotic flavors.
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
This Mayan Culture adventure will take us to the Ruins of Uxmal, this site has multiple structures that have been well preserved. You can even climb some structures. Our guide will take us back in history with a guided tour and then free time to keep exploring and taking photos Our next stop will be at the Kabah Ruins, our guide will teach us about the reasoning the Mayans had when they were building everything among other interesting facts. There is also free time and guided time! Now it's time to enjoy a 3 course meal at a Mexican restaurant! It's time to move on to the last stop To finish the adventure, we'll visit an Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Factory, here authentic mayan people will teach us the ways to create chocolate. There will be a tasting and also a Mayan Ceremony!
Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine
A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families
Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida
Join us in this private tour to discover the most emblematic and important ruins of the Mayan civilization considered as a World Wonder. Chichen Itza is majestic archaeological site full of mysticism; Its astronomic, mathematical and architectural contributions make this place a must-do for Yucatan visitors. With the help of a certified guide you will know the amazing buildings like the pyramid "El Castillo", the Observatory, the Temple of the Thousand Columns, The ball court, among many others. After visiting Chichen Itza we will head to Ik-Kil, an amazing Cenote where you will cool you down in its fresh waters while enjoying the spectacular view
Mayapan and Homun Town Private Tour
In this private tour you will be amazed by the ancient city of Mayapan. Discover the Temple of Kukulcan among other buildings, altars, shrines and residences, many adorned with colorful murals and well-preserved stuccos. You will also et amazed amazing with the underground world of Yucatan with cenotes, caverns and rivers, we will visit Homun and Santa Barbara Cenotes.
Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transportation
Our staff is committed to providing excellent service. Allow our professional, uniformed drivers help you with your luggage and take it quickly and safely to your hotel. Our vans have air conditioning and are of last model that can transport up to 12 passengers comfortably.
Uxmal and Choco Story Private Tour
In this excursion you will enjoy a journey through time discovering the wonders of a spectacular ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, discover this World Patrimony of Humanity in a private guided tour at your own pace. The ruins of Uxmal is a must do for Yucatan visitors. We will continue our tour having a visit to know one of the most exquisite, delicious and prestigious beverage: "the chocolate" considerate as a Mayan gift. Experience a legendary tradition in a place where you will be the protagonist of an amazing travel among botanic gardens and cocoa trees, you will travel back in time to an era of splendor in a Maya town learning how cacao is transformed into chocolate.
4 Cenotes Full Day Tour from Merida
The Mayan Culture used to praise the Cenotes, they were an important part of their customs, and now it's our turn to dive into history! During this adventure, we will visit 4 different cenotes, open, closed, and underground There is something special about each of them, the great views, the crystal clear fresh waters, the atmosphere or the peacefulness that it has At the end will be having a real Mexican dish to enjoy! Come and live with us on this nature adventure
Merida Private Tour on a Budget
The walking tour in Merida aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Merida with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you!
Tour to Chichen, Izamal & cenote from Merida
Enjoy a happy and pleasant trip in our comfortable units with excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere. First, we will stop in the beautiful magical and yellow town of Izamal to enjoy and capture its incomparable beauty. Then we will arrive at the legendary Mayan city of Chichen Itzá to admire the greatness of one of the 7 wonders of the world. Recognize for its history, buildings, and designs representative of the culture itself. Admire the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, such as the El Castillo pyramid (Kukulkan pyramid), the great ball court, the snail shell, and more. The next stop will be at the Yokdzonot cenote, a fabulous place to cool off, and then return to the beautiful city of Mérida, ending this unique tour we know you will love. *Upon arrival at the destinations, you must pay for access. On Sundays, Chichen is free for locals, nationals, and foreigners residing in Mexico*
Tour to the pink lagoons & Río Lagartos from Merida
Explore an incomparable landscape at the pink lagoons, Las Coloradas in Rio Lagartos. An excellent place for a photo session. Then we will move to a virgin beach called Cancunito, where you can relax. Finally, we will take a boat ride where we will admire the landscapes, colors, flora, and fauna of the place. To finish, we will eat in one of the most welcoming and recommended restaurants in Rio Lagartos.
Chichen Itza Adventure! Cenote and Izamal from Merida
It's time to live an authentic Mayan adventure. The day begins at the magnificent Chichen Itza Ruins, where our certified guide will take us back in time with a guided tour of the history of the ruins. After the guided tour, we'll have free time to explore and take some photos of the spots you liked the most. Now it's time to cool off at the cenote Xcajum. There is nothing like the fresh waters of a relaxing cenote, and the views from the top and bottom are just gorgeous! At the cenote, we will be having the regional lunch of Mexican food. And to finish the adventure, a visit to the magic town of Izamal We'll see some of the best spots in this place, like the convent, the local market, and the main park.
Chichen Itzá Private Tour and Cenote plus Valladolid Magic town
During your visit to Chichen Itzá with your certified, bilingual and private guide, you will discover the unique and amazing history of this ancient city. You will learn also about the Mayan philosophy and traditions of this period of time, the wars and its importance for this civilization, including their justifications for the different types of human sacrifices practiced in this city and how religion affected every aspect of daily Mayan life. Let's go to swim in an amazing cenote and meet the Magical Town of Valladolid and it's most important spots.