7 activitati in Merida, Yucatan, MEXICO

See all there is to see in the beautiful city of Merida, often referred to as the White City for the colour of its houses. This is the ideal tour for learning all about the history of the city while discovering where to find all of the most interesting and renowned landmarks. Hop onto our comfortable bus for a panoramic tour of the Merida’s sites that will make you fall in love with the city. See all there is to see in the beautiful city of Merida, often referred to as the White City for the colour of its houses. This is the ideal tour for learning all about the history of the city while discovering where to find all of the most interesting and renowned landmarks. Hop onto our comfortable bus for a panoramic tour of the Merida’s sites that will make you fall in love with the city. With this one of a kind bus tour, you will be able to locate and learn all about all of the most important and representative places in this magnificent city, so that afterwards, if you want to further explore them on your own account, you will only have to concentrate on the beauty of the locations, having already absorbed all the basic info about their history. Delve into the streets of colonial Merida. As you drive through these little ancient roads you will feel as if the bus is actually transporting you to another age; thanks to your guide’s eloquent explanations, the city’s history will seemingly come to life before you. This part of town is filled with gorgeous mansions and historical constructions dating back to the 16th century. Monuments such as the Government Palace, the House of Montejo, the Cathedral and the Jose Peon Contreras Theatre will fill you with wonder. Merida offers a wide array of events for all ages, such as watching the local dance “jarana” at the regional theatre or simply strolling along its magnificent streets. Languages English and Spanish.

Take a set into a time warp with this one of a kind tour to visit the breath-taking Mayan pyramids. The facades of these extraordinary constructions are more than 1553 years old and thus are simply brimming with history and stories of forlorn cultures to tell. The name of Chichen Itza derives from the Mayan words “chi” (mouth), “chen” (well) and “itza” (the name of the town in this region), whereby translated it would be something like the Mouth of the Well of Itza. To get there, you will first embark on a relaxing two and a half hour long journey from Merida. However, despite the distance, the ride will feel surprisingly short thanks to the simply stunning landscapes that you will be able to admire gliding by your window. Once you arrive at your outstanding destination, prepare to explore all of the hidden secrets that this site holds in store. The area is divided into three different groups: the north group, known as Net Tolteca; the central croup, dating back to the earliest period of the site’s history; and finally the area known as Viejo Chichen (“Old Chichen”). The capital of the Mayan empire is the largest and most impressive astronomical Mayan centre. Although located only at 120 kilometres from Merida, you will feel as if you have travelled to another age as you contemplate the castle, temple of the warriors, group of the thousand columns and the sacred sacrificial water well. Languages English and Spanish.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through time where you will discover both the past and the present history of the fascinating Yucatan. This trip is the perfect way of spending a day out among the ruins of a bygone age. As you begin your outing, hop aboard a comfortable bus and enjoy a relaxing ride to the fascinating sites that are sure to enrich your traveller’s spirit. Along the way, you will not be able to peel your eyes away from the mesmerizing backdrops that roll by your window. As you cross the rural part of Yucatan, you will set eyes on several local haciendas, snuggly nestled among the landscape. Delve then into the region of the peninsula mostly unknown to many and discover the amazing cenotes. This is how locals refer to large round underground pools that were used in Mayan times to appease the gods by casting human sacrifices into them. Especially noteworthy are the two natural jewels of Chihoo and Yaal-utzil. The cenotes, despite their eerie past – or possibly because of it – are fascinating to contemplate and fill one with a sense of wonder, as if in an otherworldly entourage. You will even be able to enjoy a dip in their cool refreshing waters. Continue then to the hacienda Ochil, a splendid testimony of the colonial times, where you can learn more about the region’s past in its museum. In the hacienda you will be able to enjoy a hearty lunch, join workshops and even relish another dip in the local pools. Languages English and Spanish

Set eyes upon some of the most impressive Mayan constructions on this one of a kind tour to the ancient astronomical centre Dzibilchaltun and the world renowned Temple of the Seven Dolls. Travel through time to forlorn ages and learn all about the fascinating culture of the Mayans, a world filled with precocious astronomical understanding combined with human sacrifices to the gods. Begin by hopping onto our comfortable transport that will take you far away from all your day to day worries and the hustle and the bustle of big cities to immerse you in the stillness of ancient stone. Along the way, you can sit back and relax as you gaze through your window at the astonishing landscapes rolling majestically by. Once you arrive at the astonishing Dzibilchaltun, explore the fascinating Temple of the Seven Dolls, one of the most famous vestiges of the Mayan age. Continue then to meander around an underground river shrouded in otherworldly beauty. These are known to the locals as “cenotes”, large underground pools wherein the Mayans would cast their human sacrifices to appease the wrath of the gods. Next stop is the tower observatory of Uaymitun, located close to the sea. There you will be able to admire marvelous pink flamingos in their natural habitat as well as many other kinds of beautiful birds. After this discovery of the local biosphere, continue to Port Progreso, where you will be able to relax with a dip in the sea. Languages English and Spanish.

Learn all there is to learn about Uxmal, one of the most impressive Mayan ceremonial centres. In this magical site, all buildings are magnificently carved and decorated. You will feel as if you are walking through the set of some fantasy or adventure movie. Join this trip and step into a time warp as you are invited to travel many centuries into the past of this fascinating region. After being whisked from your hotel you will be driven back in time through the centuries. Along the way, lose yourself in the contemplation of the simply beautiful landscapes that will solemnly roll by your window. After the relaxing ride, step into this valley of splendour and head off to explore the amazing sites miraculously preserved by time and fortune. Set eyes upon the pyramid of the magician, the quadrangle of the nuns and the splendid Governor’s palace. You will soon realise why Uxmal is easily considered by so many to be one of the most beautiful pre-Hispanic archaeological sites on the South American continent. This is due mostly to the staggering proportions of its majestic constructions and the marvellously fine reliefs that decorate the walls with a precision and elegance that astonish us even today. You will also enjoy a guided visit to the Mayan site of the Kabah, located near Uxmal and belonging to the Puuc route. There you will see the temple containing the 250 ancient Chaac masks. All in all, a real blast from the past. Languages English and Spanish

Explore your curious side and experience the mysteries of the ancient Maya by day and night and discover the histories of Uxmal with an astonishing sound and light show Highlights - Learn about the architecture at the Pyramid of the Magician and Governor's Palace - Enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch in a nearby village - Be in awe as Uxmal and the Maya world come to life during the sound and light show Immerse yourself in the history of the fascinating archaeological ruins at the Maya city of Uxmal. With some of the most extraordinary Mayan ruins in the Yucatan peninsula, Uxmal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and its name originally derived from Oxmal, meaning “three times built”. Discover the magnificent Mayan architecture that has been restored and preserved over time, and take a tour of the ancient complex. The must-sees are the Adivino (The Pyramid of the Magician), the grand Nunnery Quadrangle, the Ballcourt, where a ritual Mesoamerican game was played that sometimes involved human sacrifice and the Governor's Palace. With hundreds of complex sculptures carved into the facades of these impressive buildings, you cannot help but wonder what this brilliant site once looked like. You will not be disappointed with the number of other temple-pyramids, quadrangles, and other monuments, some of considerable size, and in varying states of preservation. These include the North Long Building, the House of the Birds, the House of the Turtles, the Grand Pyramid, the House of the Doves, and the South Temple. It’s definitely worth taking the extra time to explore all on offer. After so much to see, you will have some free time to relax enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican lunch in a nearby village. As the daylight starts to come to an end, you will be taken back to the Nunnery Quadrangle, where you can learn more about the history, myths and legends of the area as the sun sets, whilst admiring the beauty of the Uxmal temples and watch them come to life, illuminated in a spectrum of colours. Do not miss this fantastic tour, it certainly will be something that you will be able to picture in your head for many years to come. Languages English and Spanish

Dated about 1553 years, these famous Mayan pyramids are located an hour and a half from Merida. Chichen Itza's name derives from the Mayan words “Chi" (mouth), “Chen" (well), “Itza” (the name of the people of this region). The site is divided into three areas, the Northern group (distinctly Toltec) the Core group (early period) and a third group known as the Old Chichen. We will visit the first two groups. Cenote de Ik Kil is a park of exotic plants and trees that is the perfect habitat for hundreds of wild birds, such as: toucans, parrots, thrush, cardinals, fly hunters, turquoise mot mot, and several more. Languages English and spanish