Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya

12 Hours • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by OlMar Travel Mexico

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This private full-day tour from Cancun offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient Maya site of Uxmal, where you can climb the Mayan Pyramid and visit the Temple of the Turtle, once home to female religious leaders. Afterward, the journey continues to Merida, the colonial capital of the Yucatan peninsula, featuring colorful historic buildings, a central plaza, and a historic church along its main street. The tour also includes a visit to a cacao museum to discover how the Maya used cacao beans and watch the process of turning cacao into natural chocolate. Before returning to Cancun, you’ll stop at a traditional Yucatan hacienda, once the residence of wealthy conquistadors and their slaves. All transportation, entrance fees, and refreshments are included, making this a flexible and informative experience suited for those interested in history, culture, and local traditions.
Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera MayaMerida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera MayaMerida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya
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Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Professional certificated private guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Sweet snack, soft drinks & 2 cans of beer/per person

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in Mexico City or Playa del Carmen

"temple of the turtle,"

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. 

to Merida; the capital of the Yucatan peninsula

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.

Return to starting point

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; To take with you: sunscreen, cash for souvenirs and drinks, camera; OlMar Travel Mexico (local supplier) numbers to call: [ ]; [ ]
  • Pick up from any accommodation (hotel, apartment, AirBnb, hostal, etc) in Cancun, on Riviera Maya, in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal or Tulum is included in the price.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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