Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote

4.9
(43 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the majesty of Uxmal, the most iconic Mayan city along the Puuc Route. Explore its architectural wonders and learn about its fascinating past. Taste ancestral chocolate and uncover its deep cultural significance for the Mayan. Finally, cool off in a magnificent cenote.

- Private tour to Uxmal: the Mayan jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Uxmal with a certified expert guide and uncover its architectural secrets
- Immerse yourself in the history of cacao at the Chocolate Museum and taste the sacred ancestral Mayan beverage.
- Witness a Mayan ceremony in honor of the god Chaac
- Enjoy a Yucatecan lunch with underground-cooked cochinita pibil
- Swim and relax in an open-type cenote. If you’re seeking adrenaline, jump from its 9-meter-high platform

What's Included

Private transportation
Life jacket
Certified bilingual guide
Minibar: refreshing beverages and snacks
Travel insurance during transportation
(Guide and driver)
Lunch and other beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zona Arqueologica Uxmal

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Yucatán, where history, culture and nature intertwine in a unique experience. From the comfort of your private transport, we will take you south, where the imposing archaeological site of Uxmal rises, a Mayan treasure declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Uxmal: A journey through time and Mayan architecture Explore Uxmal with our expert guides in Mayan history, who will reveal the secrets of this ancestral city. Admire its majestic constructions, adorned with intricate sculptures and geometric mosaics that reflect the perfection and ingenuity of the ancient Mayans. The trip from Mérida to Uxmal will be 1 hour 30 min. The guided tour will last 1 hour 30 min.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Choco-Story: A feast for the senses Immerse yourself in the world of cocoa at the Chocolate Museum, also known as Choco-Story Uxmal. Discover how the Mayans transformed this seed into the elixir of the gods, chocolate in its purest representation. Tour the interactive rooms that recreate the daily life of a Mayan village, from its houses and cornfields to its courtyards. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the traditional preparation of hot chocolate, Chokoj ha' in the Mayan language, and delight in that ancestral flavor! Mayan ceremony: An encounter with spirituality Witness an authentic Mayan ceremony in honor of the god Chaac, a mystical experience that will connect you with the essence of this ancestral culture. The guided tour will last 1 hour.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Yucatecan gastronomic stop Delight yourself with the authentic flavors of Yucatecan cuisine in a traditional restaurant. Try the cochinita pibil, an ancestral delicacy cooked underground, and if you are lucky, you will learn about the ancestral Pib technique used by the Mayans and how they managed to adapt its preparation to contemporary life. Cenote: An oasis of relaxation in the middle of a local community Refresh and relax in the Yaal Utzil cenote, a natural oasis that will transport you to a world of peace and tranquility. If you are adventurous, dare to jump from its 9-meter-high platform. Return to Mérida: With the essence of Yucatán in your heart We conclude our tour returning to Mérida, taking with you the memories and experiences of an unforgettable day in the heart of Mayan culture. Transfer to the cenote and time to enjoy will be 1 hour 30 min. Lunch time will be 1 hour. The return trip to Merida will be 1 hour 30 min.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children's Policy: Children under 12 years old are welcome on this tour. Children 12 years or older pay as adults. Children under 5 years old must use a stroller.
  • Your participation promotes sustainable tourism and cenote protection
  • Flexible itinerary
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Cancellation Policy

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