Uxmal Cultural and Gastronomic Tour and Cocoa Museum

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the rich Mayan heritage on a tour to Uxmal, one of Mexico’s most impressive archaeological sites. Stroll among majestic pyramids and squares ceremoniously laden with history and legends. Then immerse yourself in the cocoa world at the Cocoa Museum, where you will learn about its ritual meaning and process from seed to drink. It culminates the experience with a tasting that transports you to the ancestral flavors of Mayan culture.

- Visit the stunning ruins of Uxmal, a renowned archaeological site.
Explore the history and ritual meaning of cocoa in the Cocoa Museum.
- Enjoy a cocoa tasting, connecting flavors and traditions.
- Ideal for lovers of culture and gastronomy.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Tickets to Uxmal and Cocoa Museum
Please come and have breakfast!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will wait for you in front of the market with a sign with the name of the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zona Arqueologica Uxmal

    From your pick-up you will be accompanied by an accredited guide who, when arriving at the archaeological site, will give you a tour through the main sites of the area — such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer and the Quadrangle of the Nuns — while explaining its historical, architectural and cultural value, as well as the traditions and symbolisms that characterize this ancient city.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Choco-Story Uxmal Museum offers a cultural and sensory experience around cocoa, considered sacred by Mayan civilization. Throughout its rooms and gardens, visitors learn about the origin, history and symbolism of this fruit, as well as its economic and ritual importance in the pre-Hispanic world. The tour includes interactive exhibitions, demonstrations on the cocoa transformation process and the opportunity to taste traditional preparations, which allows us to understand the relevance of this legacy in Mesoamerican culture.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Close the day with a golden snap tasting typical Yucatan food. Essential to try an authentic piggyback pibil fresh out of the pib (also known as 'oven')!

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Meraki Vacation

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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