Top Merida Art & Culture

This tour is designed so that travelers make the most of the day without having to invest in two or three tours.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

Discover some of the Yucatan's highlights on this full-day tour from Mérida. Embark on an early morning trip to Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore ancient Mayan ruins without the heat and crowds. See even more Mayan architecture at your next stop, Izamal, before ending the day with a nice dip in a local cenote.

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!

Ensure yourself a smooth and hassle-free arrival in Merida. Private, one-way airport transfers guarantee a front-door welcome at the arrivals terminal. Travel comfortably to your hotel accommodation in a air-conditioned, WIFI-equipped vehicle with your own driver. Private vans can seat up to eight passengers, making this an ideal option for families or groups.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Merida airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatec cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef. You'll start in the vibrant Merida market, shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatec spice blends, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

Discover Mérida, the vibrant capital of Yucatán, on a private walking tour of the city. Meet your guide and visit top landmarks including the Cathedral, Hidalgo Park, and Santa Lucía Church. Learn about the city's rich Mayan and colonial history, as well as the importance of cenotes and Mayan mythology.

We will visit the city of Izamal, the first magic town in México, considered a colonial jewel. We choose IZAMAL because is a truly Magic Town with a unique mix of Mayan archaeological remains hidden in its fantastic colonial architecture, its gastronomy that combines pre-Hispanic techniques with Colonial flavors, its legends, its traditions that take you back in time 5 centuries. We will guide you to climb the top of one of the largest pyramid in the world. We also will visit the San Antonio de Padua Convent built upon a Mayan shrine with one of the biggest closed atrium in the world. To make you experience authentic and memorable, you will meet one of the Grand Masters hand-crafters of México and will discover his original jewel technique using organic plants and you will learn in a workshop how to create a Mayan piece. If you are adventurous, you can select the option to drive your own squad bike and experience an exciting ride through this amazing Magical Town.

The trip that we offer you is purely transportation, when you arrive at the destinations you will have to pay for your access. You will enjoy a comfortable and pleasant trip in our comfortable units, enjoying excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere. First, we will stop at the beautiful yellow and magical town of Izamal. We will take you to the legendary Mayan city of Chichén Itzá so that you can enjoy and admire the greatness of this that has been one of the wonders of the world since 2007. The next stop will be the Yokdzonot cenote, a fabulous place to cool off. Finally, we will come back to the beautiful city of Mérida to finish the trip.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Merida and visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal on a private day trip. Take a guided tour around the important archeological site, discovering detailed sculptures and unique geometric mosaics. Learn about the ancient Mayans at the Cacao Museum to see how they lived and their use of cocoa beans. End your day at a ranch where you can cool off at a private cenote.

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

Make the most of your time in the Yucatan on a full-day tour to Chichen Itza with round-trip transport from your Merida hotel. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts about the ancient Mayan ruins, which are often unmarked and need context. After the tour, cool down with a swim in a secluded jungle cenote and a complimentary buffet lunch of local Mexican fare.

During your visit with us you will discover the unique archaeoastronomical properties 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. You will also learn about the geopolitical importance of this great city and and throughout the tour we will surprise you with curious facts, myths and legends. If you are a lover of Mayan culture and history, we recommend visiting the Chichen Itzá archaeological zone at sunset on March 21 and / or September 22, days of the beginning of the spring and autumn equinoxes respectively. This natural phenomenon lasts approximately 45 minutes from its beginning to its culmination. A unique and unbeatable astronomical show that you cannot miss!

Enjoy Paseo de Montejo aboard an electric scooter. Have fun together with your companions on this tour with a certified guide who will tell you the story of the heart of Mérida. Route: Parque del Remate • Monument to the Montejo family • Monument to Felipe Carrillo Puerto • Monument to Justo Sierra O'Reilly • Montejo School • Monument to the Homeland • Quinta Montes Molina • Casa Peón de Regil • The Minaret • Historical Archive of Mérida • Canton Palace Museum • Chamber Twin Houses.

Combine two outings in one convenient day trip. On this exclusive tour just for your party, visit Cenotes Santa Barbara, where you will see the difference between three kinds of cenotes: open, semi-open, and closed. Take a dip in these refreshing waters, which is a uniquely Yucatan experience. Afterward, your guide will take you through the village and explain the cultural and historical highlights. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading back to Merida.

This tour is designed so that travelers make the most of the day without having to invest in two or three tours.

Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, during your stay in Mexico. Depart Mérida and head to the ancient Mayan city to learn about its history as you explore various ruins with your private guide. Next, head to the Xcajum cenote to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters and enjoy a delicious buffet of Mexican and international dishes.

Dare to live the best experience in Yucatan in a single day! Uxmal. Kabah. Chocolate Museum. Cenote Kankirinche. First stop leaving from our meeting point in Mérida, the most beautiful archaeological zone in Yucatán: Uxmal, we will take a guided tour to learn about its history and its secrets, as well as its beautiful and unique landscapes. Kabah, an archaeological zone recently opened after the pandemic, we will be almost the only ones on the site, to admire its majesty and walk among its pyramids during our guided tour. Chocolate Museum, we will learn about the importance and evolution of cocoa from pre-Hispanic times to the present day, we will witness a live Mayan ceremony and taste cocoa in the Mayan way, in addition to living with monkeys, deer and jaguars. Cenote Kankirinche, we will enjoy its turquoise waters, to bathe and get to know a cenote in its natural state, the best in the area! Minimum group of three, if there are less write us before.

Visit an ancient Mayan capital, a sacred cenote, and a beautiful colonial city on all-day guided tour. After a time-saving hotel pickup, travel to Chichén Itzá and learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site from an informative guide. Make the most of limited time and swim in a cenote, enjoy a lunch of traditional dishes, and stroll the atmospheric streets of Izamal on one convenient outing.