Top Merida Day Trips

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.

Enjoy the Yucatan's top sights in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Maya, then head to a local cenote for a swim. End your day at Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to flamingos.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

From tostadas and tamales to papayas and empanadas, the flavors of the Yucatan are made to enjoy. Learn to cook a variety of traditional Yucatecan and Mayan delicacies with a home chef during this private cooking class in Merida, which takes place in a private home in a residential district unknown to most visitors. Learn about local culture that many tourists never see as you help prepare a traditional-style meal before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.

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.  

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!

The private van service is the most popular ground transportation service in the whole city. Almost 80% of the people that stay in Merida or request this service. Why? Because of the privacy, commodity and excellent service.

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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 the Celestun Nature Reserve on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula during this full-day tour from Merida. Join a small group and head to the reserve that is home to a number of flamingoes. Take a boat ride through the mangrove canals to get a closer look at these colorful birds. After the reserve, head to a local beach to swim and soak up the sun.

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.

We will take you to a tourist parador where you will tour 3 cenotes of crystalline waters, to tour them, there are two options: the truck ride (cart pulled with horses on a rail), or by bike, which allows you to organize your time and learn more about the surroundings. Finishing the tour through the cenotes, we will drive you to the restaurant where you can rest and cool off.

Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a hacienda before heading back to Merida.

Enjoy two adventures in one on this combination tour to Izamel. A private guide whisks you to the "city of three cultures," aptly named for its Mayan, Colonial, and contemporary influences. Visit historical highlights and stroll through the town, whose buildings are painted a cheery shade of yellow. Afterward, visit the small archaeological site of Aké and pop into a hacienda where henequen (agave) is processed.

Explore some of the Yucatan’s historic hacienda and cool off in a cenote on this all-day guided excursion. After convenient hotel pickup, head to two mansions and learn about their history on the peninsula from an informative local guide. Then, head to two natural sinkholes and relax in their magical waters before savoring a delicious meal of traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

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, we will take you to meet one of the master handcrafts men of México, you will discover his original jewel technique using organic plants and also you will learn in a workshop how to create a Mayan piece. Because you cannot leave Izamal without tasting the best of its gastronomy, we will take you to a magnificent culinary space of Yucatecan food.

Visiting cenotes of Yucatan is an authentic experience, unique in the world, and guided by insiders will guarantee you one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The subterranean landscapes of these enigmatic places will leave you speechless! We will departure from Mérida to the area called "Ring of Cenotes" to visit five different types of cenotes. During this tour you will discover and learn about each type of cenote. Your certified local guide will tell you the interesting ancient history behind these rocks. Upon arrival you will discover places that only in Yucatan you can find.You will have the opportunity to relax while you immerse yourself in the calm, turquoise and crystal clear waters of these amazing places.Also you will learn about the history of the Yucatan haciendas. Another memorable experience during this tour will be taking a different way of transportation, called ¨Truck, a peculiar transportation system used to transport henequen fiber in the 19th century.

The trip that we offer you is purely transportation, when you arrive at the destinations you will have to pay for your accesses. You will enjoy a comfortable and pleasant trip in our comfortable units, enjoying excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere. 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. After Chichen Itza we will visit the beautiful city of Valladolid with free time for you to eat and tourist around.

Avoid strict itineraries, and instead, enjoy a flexible day that’s tailored to your preferences with this private trip to Chichen Itza, the ‘Magic Towns’, and the cenotes. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Convent of San Antonio de Padua in Izamal, the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, D'zitnupt Cenote, and the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena in Valladolid. If some sights interest you more than others, the duration at each place can be customized.

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