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Merida: Hacienda Sotuta de Peon w/ Cenote & Henequen Tour

1. Merida: Hacienda Sotuta de Peon w/ Cenote & Henequen Tour

Nestled in the Yucatan Peninsula, just 45 minutes from the city of Merida, surrounded by henequen fields and lush vegetation, lies Sotuta de Peón Hacienda Viva. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, it began operating in 1858 and after 100 years of prosperity, resulting from its original sisal production vocation, it was abandoned for three long decades, to be later rescued from the ravages of time and become a loving restoration project that, through years of unwavering dedication, perseverance and passion for detail, gave life to the current Sotuta de Peón Hacienda Viva, completely restored, working as it did in its heyday and rescuing the traditions of the henequen boom. Hacienda Sotuta de Peón offers you a wide range of cultural, historical, touristic, gastronomic, and lodging experiences in natural landscapes that will remain imprinted on your minds and hearts for a long time. When walking through Sotuta de Peón, you will travel back in time, aboard wooden platforms called "Trucks" which are pulled by mules on Decauville rails, just as the workers originally used them. During the Sisal tours, you'll witness each step of the transformation process of Henequen (also called “Green Gold” in this region), from the plant to the fiber, and then, from the fiber to the finished product. You'll also have the chance to see ancient machinery that has been rebuilt to its precise operational capacity. Your tour will also include a visit to a typical Mayan House. And add to this the unique geological formations of the secret attractions, the cenotes, beautiful underground, freshwater rivers, with crystal clear and highly coveted alkaline waters. Take a refreshing dip at the end of your ride, where you can safely swim in the refreshing waters of cenote “Dzul- Ha” (Lord of the water). Or, if you prefer, we have a huge swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens of tropical flowers and spectacular green native trees and plants.

Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes

2. Mérida: Panoramic Sightseeing Tour Bus Ticket with 2 Routes

Discover Méridaand in a flexible and relaxing way with this sightseeing bus ticket. Enjoy 2 routes taking you to the city's main avenues, its Cathedral, the historic center, its beautiful parks, and much more, with the ability to join and leave the bus as you wish. Board one of the distinctive red double-decker buses to uncover the city's Mayan and Colonial heritage. Absorb the atmosphere of a place where colonial residences and beautiful architecture rub up against the vibes and movement of a modern city. Hit the top deck and take in the great views throughout your journey. Learn about the city's ancient past, its traditions, and the ongoing Mayan influence on the present from your audio guide as you go. Board the North Circuit to see sights like the Cathedral, Peon Contreras Theater, Santa Ana Park, G. Canton Palace, Flag Monument, Itzimna Church, Las Americas Park, and Plaza Paseo 60. Alternatively, hop on board the Barrios Circuit to see the Cathedral, the San Juan neighborhood, Ermita, San Sebastian, the Merida Zoo, the Santiago neighborhood, Paseo Montejo Avenue, and the Flag Monument.

Yucatán: Uxmal and Hacienda Mucuyché Full-Day Tour

3. Yucatán: Uxmal and Hacienda Mucuyché Full-Day Tour

We start the tour when our guide arrives for you at the lobby of your hotel, we will go to the southwest of Yucatan to see one of the haciendas that opens in 2019 and learn a little about the history and the door to the underworld as the Mayans knew the cenotes . The first stop will be the Z.A Uxmal "the three times built" located 80 km from the Yucatecan capital, to enjoy the architecture of the purest art called Puuc. Its Mayan buildings are worthy of admiration, which still envelop the mysticism of their legends. We will also visit the nuns' quadrangle, the governor's palace, the temple of the fortune teller and the great pyramid. The importance of Uxmal also has to do with the enormous amount of work invested in the construction of its buildings. We will also visit the Mucuyché Hacienda and cenotes, where we will be able to enjoy the history of henequen, what the ruined farmhouse tells us. In that majestic Hacienda we can enjoy its cenotes, one of them bears the name of Carlota; a semi-open cenote, and a passage that connects with the second cenote that is cavern-like where you can still see a lot of history at the bottom of this cenote. Then we will delight ourselves with regional Yucatecan food at the Hacienda Mucuyché restaurant. Then you will have free time in the pool with natural salts and minerals, unique in Yucatan. We will return to Merida.

Uxmal with Private Guide and Transportation from Merida

4. Uxmal with Private Guide and Transportation from Merida

You will be picked up from your hotel in Merida at the time of your preference aboard a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. Go directly from your hotel to Uxmal’s Archaeological Site, known by many as place of legend and myth. It is situated within a series of hills known as the Puuc or “mountainous area” in the Mayan language.  In this amazing archaeological site a private bilingual guide will take you to explore colossal constructions like the Magicians Pyramid, the Governors Palace, the Dove’s Temple and the Nuns Quadrangle. The archaeological structures and buildings located throughout Uxmal are ornamented with geometrical figures and masks of the rain god, Chaac. The rain god was considered by the Maya people as one of the most important of their deities. After your visit you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurants of either the beautiful Hacienda Uxmal or in the gardens of the Lodge at Uxmal surrounded by unique Maya Palapas (at your own expense). Visit the Choco Story Museum to learn about the history of cocoa, its importance to the Mayas, the way it is cultivated and the traditional process to make chocolate. You will return to your hotel in Merida at your time of preference aboard a private Mercedes Benz vehicle.

Merida: Yucatan Cenotes and Hacienda Full-Day Trip with Food

5. Merida: Yucatan Cenotes and Hacienda Full-Day Trip with Food

We start the tour when our guide arrives for you at the lobby of your hotel, we will go to learn about the history of the haciendas in Yucatan. We will move to the beautiful Yaxcopoil henequen hacienda, founded in the 17th century. Its name means "place of the green poplars" in the Mayan language. At present, the hacienda is converted into a hostel and museum, which tries to show the spaces and furniture that used to be used in times of splendor. In the henequen shredding plant, it shows vestiges of the first engines and machines of the 19th century for the agricultural and industrial process. In the machine room, a German diesel engine with 100 HP of Körting (Hannover) brand from 1913 is preserved in good condition, which was used until 1984 when the production of henequen fiber on the farm ended, after more than a year. century. Then we will visit the cenotes of San Antonio Mulix where you will enjoy an open cenote and the second cavern type. The attractiveness of these cenotes is accompanied by activated hiking by bicycle of approximately 6 km (optional). Finally we will go to visit the Hacienda Ochil where you can enjoy this place that has several double Moorish arches, later return to Mérida.

From Merida: Private Tour, Mayas from Yesterday & Today

6. From Merida: Private Tour, Mayas from Yesterday & Today

Tekit is a traditional Yucatecan town whose everyday life revolves around the beautiful church, the market, and some small businesses. Join this tour to spend the day with a local cooperative there and discover their daily activities. Enjoy a private tour with a local guide exclusive to your group, and benefit from included hotel pickup and drop-off.  After pickup at your hotel in Merida at 8 AM, drive for approximately 1 hour to Tekit. Once there, make your first stop at a local bakery where you'll prepare and try local bread in a stone oven. Then, walk to a Mayan household where Ana and Manuel will introduce you to the Mayan agroecological systems. Learn about the production of Melipona bees, taste different varieties of honey, and end your visit to Ana's house with a Yucatecan meal. After lunch, visit a guayaberas factory to find out about the manufacturing process, and explore some local stores where it's possible to buy typical clothing and quality garments directly from the producers. Finally, head to the archaeological site of Mayapan, one of the last capitals of the pre-Hispanic Mayan era. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel around 6:30 PM.

Chichen Itza with Private Guide & Transportation from Merida

7. Chichen Itza with Private Guide & Transportation from Merida

You will be picked up from your hotel in Merida at a time of your choice aboard a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle. Go directly from your hotel to the private entrance of Chichen Itza Archaeological Site located at the Mayaland Resort. From there you will have the chance to customize your itinerary. Discover the treasures of one of the main places of the Mayan World in Yucatan with your private bilingual guide.  Explore the most important temples of this ancient city, admire and take pictures of majestic constructions such as the Pyramid of Kukulcán, the Temple of the Warriors, The Ball Court, The Observatory, The Nunnery and beautifully conserved smaller temples in their vicinity. Inside the hotel you will also have the chance to learn more about the indigenous culture of the ancient Maya Civilization, admiring the Tales of the Mayan Skies at the Mayan Planetarium.  The resort facilities also include a buffet and a la carte restaurants (not included in tour price), a swimming pool, sun loungers, gift shops, and much more.

From Mérida: Day Trip to Cenotes de Santa Barbara with Food

8. From Mérida: Day Trip to Cenotes de Santa Barbara with Food

We start the tour when our guide arrives for you at the lobby of your hotel, we will go to see the beauty of the most famous cenote circuits in Yucatan. Santa Bárbara is a group of three virgin cenotes that are within a complex that recently opened. This fact makes its appearance much more natural and the color of its waters is diverse. The wonder of this complex of cenotes is that its characteristics are different, since one is open, another is closed, and the last one is semi-open; all surrounded by native flora and fauna, and all 3 have stairs to access safely. There are two options to explore them: a truck ride (a cart pulled by horses on a rail), or a bicycle ride, which allows you to organize your time and learn more about the surroundings. In addition to this, you can enjoy the local cuisine in the restaurant that bears the same name.

From Merida: Izamal and Valladolid Guide Tour & Yucatan Meal

9. From Merida: Izamal and Valladolid Guide Tour & Yucatan Meal

of the most impressive cenotes in the Mayan World due to its size and depth. Our first stop will be at the open type Yokdzonot cenote where we will enjoy its turquoise blue waters. It has an opening of 40 meters and approximately 35 to 45 meters. deep, it is one of the largest cenotes in the state of Yucatan. We continue our journey to the TSUKÁN Sanctuary of Life cenote where our mission is to preserve nature, traditions and culture, through experiences that connect our visitors with our beautiful state of Yucatán. It offers you lovers of tourism focused on nature and Mayan culture; Unique experiences in a natural environment, where the architecture that combines with the essence, the local flora and fauna stands out. We delighted in a delicious Yucatan meal in a Zamná restaurant, to then start the city tour of Izamal (magical town) located right in the center of the peninsula, 72 km east of Mérida. The City of the Three Cultures is known, because three historical periods coexist in it: its pyramids witness to the greatness of the Mayans, its convent; whose charm derives from the silence of the majestic walls that forever marked the mark of Spanish influence, and its streets, buildings, squares, houses and churches, all in a harmonious visual rhythm of a single color: yellow. Return to Merida.

Uxmal Luz & Sonido (Oneday)

10. Uxmal Luz & Sonido (Oneday)

We start the tour when our guide arrives for you at the lobby of your hotel, to enter the Mayan world and this time it will be in the Puuc region. The first stop will be the Z A Uxmal "the three times built" located 80 km from the Yucatecan capital, to enjoy the architecture of the purest art called Puuc. Its Mayan buildings are worthy of admiration, which still envelop the mysticism of their legends. We will also visit the nuns' quadrangle, the governor's palace, the soothsayer's temple, and the great pyramid. The importance of Uxmal also has to do with the enormous amount of work invested in the construction of its buildings. Later We will delight ourselves with regional Yucatecan food at the Cana Nah restaurant where we will enjoy an à la carte menu, and then we will return to Mérida.

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4.3 / 5

based on 116 reviews

This was a nice option to do around Merida as an intro day to our trip. The pick up area was easily identifiable and riding on the top of the double decker was really fun. However, it was advertised as having Spanish and English tour options, and it only had Spanish. I've been on these hop-on hop-off buses before and they've had audio sets for multiple languages. Also, it says "hop-on hop-off" but there's only three options for when to get on or off and then it is not very clearly indicated that to the riders when they can/not a lot of time to get off. Overall, I still recommend this to those visiting Merida because they cover a good amount of ground and the novelty is fun. I just would have wanted a little more structure.

The guide and the driver were excelent we were 2 couples over 50,so the fact that was private tour the flexsibility of choseing ,places ,and fulfilment our needs ,i loved it ,Chicen Itza ,is very intersting ,

It was a really easy day, it went so smoothly and was quite enjoyable!