Uxmal and Hacienda Mucuyché: A Journey to the Heart of the Mayan World

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

Explore the grandeur of Mayan culture and immerse yourself in sacred waters on this comprehensive tour to Uxmal and Hacienda Mucuyché, departing from Mérida.
Start your day with convenient transportation from your hotel or the end of Paseo de Montejo. Discover the archaeological site of Uxmal, a jewel of the Mayan world declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walk alongside an expert guide through iconic structures like the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nuns' Quadrangle, and the Governor's Palace, and marvel at the perfection of the Puuc style.
Then, continue to the historic Hacienda Mucuyché, a former henequen hacienda from the 17th century that preserves its colonial essence. Explore its gardens and architecture, and enjoy a unique experience swimming in its two cenotes connected by a canal surrounded by nature.
This tour combines history, culture and adventure in a single day.
Book now and discover the best of Yucatán.

What's Included

This service includes roundtrip transportation to your hotel from Mérida.
Each traveler has 5 bottles of water at their disposal
Entrance to the cenote costs 750 pesos

Meeting and pickup

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

We will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the agreed-upon location at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. If the meeting point is Remate de Paseo de Montejo, the guide will wait for you in front of the Trópico 56 restaurant with a sign with the tour information.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Uxmal

    Explore one of the most impressive cities of the Mayan civilization, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walk among ancient temples like the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nunnery Quadrangle, and the Governor's Palace, while an expert guide shares the secrets of their architecture, astronomy, and symbolism. Admire the perfection of its stone carvings and learn why Uxmal is considered a jewel of the Puuc style.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After exploring the archaeological site of Uxmal, continue your experience with a guided tour of Hacienda Mucuyché, a 17th-century historic gem surrounded by nature and cenotes. Located in the heart of Yucatán, this former henequen hacienda has been restored to its colonial splendor. Learn about its history, gardens, and architecture while you learn about the golden age of "green gold." The tour includes exclusive access to two impressive cenotes: the Carlota Cenote, with turquoise waters and surrounded by vegetation, and an artificial canal that connects to a second underground cenote, ideal for swimming and cooling off after the cultural tour. This experience combines history, adventure, and natural beauty, and is the perfect complement to an unforgettable day after visiting Uxmal.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Nojoch Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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