Things to do in
Progreso

Our most recommended things to do in Progreso

From Mérida: Beach Tour

1. From Mérida: Beach Tour

Be trasfered to one of the most beautiful beaches of Yucatán, enjoy your day in a comfortable beach club with restaurant, swimming pools, wading pool, palapas, bathrooms, showers, beach and a small water park for the little ones. There you will have free time to take a walk on the beach, swim in the sea or in some of the pools or simply rest and enjoy the landscape with a delicious meal or your favorite drink (not included). Enjoy Pig Beach, where a family of chubby orphaned piglets was found, the authorities took them in and now visiting them is a great tourist attraction, take fun photographs and live with these animals End your day watching the sunset in Puerto Progreso, enjoy free time to walk along the boardwalk, savor a delicious marquesita or buy souvenirs. Get dropped off in your hotel.

Progreso: Escapatta beach club All-Inclusive Option

2. Progreso: Escapatta beach club All-Inclusive Option

Spend a day having fun with your family and friends at the Silcer Beach Club. Make use of the facilities available, relax by the sea or pool, taste the food at the restaurant, and sip drinks from the bar. Start your day of luxury with a 5-minute bus or van ride to get to the Silcer Beach Club in Progreso. Once you arrive at the beach club you will be able to access all its facilities, including a kid’s club.  Enjoy the use of lounge chairs, umbrellas, and showers. Play a game of volleyball in the volleyball field, swim at the pool, go to the lounge, walk along the secluded beach, and take a dip in the sea. Avail of the kayaks, pedal boats, and paddleboards provided to navigate the sea. Take a break at the bar to order food and drinks. Bring the kids to take part in the beach club, with activities to keep them entertained while you lay by the pool. Select the all-inclusive package with a Mexican buffet and domestic open bar included or choose the option without food and drinks to purchase your own at the bar and restaurant.

From Progreso: ATV Ghost Town Excursion & Beach Club Access

3. From Progreso: ATV Ghost Town Excursion & Beach Club Access

Take part in this day trip and explore an authentic ghost town while riding an ATV. Visit Misnebalam town and learn about it from your tour guide. See an old Henequen Hacienda building that was abandoned. After all of the adrenaline, swim in a blue lagoon and enjoy a fun time at the Silcer Beach Club. While you visit the town of Misnebalam you will learn about the previous inhabitants and how witchcraft was involved in their choice to leave. Some say that the mischievous creatures that caused them to flee are still there. Spend around 30-45 minutes at Misnebalam where you will visit the exterior area of a few buildings that are abandoned and neglected, for safety reasons, guests are not allowed to enter them. After your visit to Misnebalam, hop back on your ATV and head to visit the Paraiso Blue Lagoon just a short distance away where you'll be able to swim and enjoy the refreshing waters while surrounded by nature. Then head to Silcer Beach Club on your ATV for a relaxing beach break. At Silcer, you will find beach chairs, umbrellas, a swimming pool, kayaks, and free WiFi. There is even a kid's club to keep the younger children entertained. The non-motorized water sports are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take a stroll along the beach and relax in a hammock with a full ocean view. You can buy a beverage from the bar and purchase food items off of an authentic Mexican menu that will also include American favorites.

Progreso, el corchito & Motul from Merida

4. Progreso, el corchito & Motul from Merida

The best way to start this tour is with an authentic and delicious breakfast "Huevos Motuleños" (a famous local egg dish), then we will walk around Motul where you will have time to buy some souvenirs and admire the city. Then it will be time for the "Corchito" Here you will have time to connect with nature, swim and observe the flora and fauna that this place has, and learn about the history of this place and its importance. To end the tour, we will enjoy Playa Progreso, one of the most important beaches in Yucatan. There are several things to do like enjoy and walk the pier, swim in the ocean, shop for souvenirs, or enjoy the fantastic view.

Merida Yucatan: Private car, Driver & Certified Tour Guide

5. Merida Yucatan: Private car, Driver & Certified Tour Guide

All our tours are 100% personalized. The following description is a suggestion. Tailor-made for you: Your journey begins with a pick-up at your chosen time and location in Merida, ensuring a seamless start to your adventure. Journey through time: Relax on the 1.5-hour drive to Chichen Itza, absorbing the Yucatan Peninsula's vibrant landscapes. Prepare to be awestruck by the ancient Mayan city! Explore at your own pace: Immerse yourself in the magic of Chichen Itza, marveling at towering temples, intricate carvings, and the iconic El Castillo pyramid. Beyond the ruins: Enhance your experience with optional add-ons. Savor authentic Yucatecan cuisine at a local restaurant, and/or plunge into the cool, refreshing waters of a cenote (natural sinkhole). Create your dream day trip: Share your preferences, and we'll curate the perfect itinerary, ensuring an unforgettable experience from Merida to Chichen Itza and back.

Progreso: Ghost Town Tour + Beach Club in a Classic Beetle

6. Progreso: Ghost Town Tour + Beach Club in a Classic Beetle

Travel in a classic Beetle to explore the abandoned town of Misnebalam. Once a lively town during the 20th Century henequén boom, a murdered hacienda owner and history of paranormal activity has left it empty since 2005. Return to Progreso and relax on the white sand of a stunning local beach club. Start the excursion by collecting your Beetle in Progreso and driving out to Misnebalam, a nearby ghost town where the empty buildings are now being reclaimed by nature. Misnebalam was inhabited from 1910 to 2005 and produced henequén, a plant fiber used to make rope and textiles. The hacienda’s original owner was assassinated in 1921 and the locals started to believe that witches influenced by Chaneques, gremlin-like spirits, were chasing them off the land. Afterwards, you’ll drive back to Progreso and have some time to relax at a local beach club. With access to the club’s facilities, you’ll be able to take a swim and enjoy a drink on the magnificent white sand beach. To end the day trip, you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation or the cruise terminal.

Progreso: Xcambo Mayan ruins and Beach break

7. Progreso: Xcambo Mayan ruins and Beach break

Enjoy your day in port while you visit the bird sanctuary, the pink lagoon, see flamingos, the Xcambo Mayan ruins and a great beach day! There is a little bit of everything that makes Progreso such a great place to visit, but, keep in mind that your beach break at the end is plenty long enough to relax. You will start this adventurous day by meeting your guide at the cruise terminal area. Then climb aboard an air-conditioned van/bus to take a 15-minute drive to the Uaymitun Bird Sanctuary. At the sanctuary, you will marvel at the mangroves, the multitude of colorful, tropical birds, and the many pink flamingos that like to stay close. You will not spend a lot of time here, but you certainly want to keep your cameras ready. It is up to Mother Nature how many birds there will be and how close but remember, they are out in the wild. After about 20 minutes you'll head off for your next destination. La Rosada is also known as the pink lagoon, the reason is immediately apparent. This is one of the salt mining lakes and the waters are filled with red plankton and shrimp and their pink colors come up to lap at the salt white shoreline. Flamingos get their color from eating the shrimp. You'll have 30 minutes to explore the area, get some great shots, and possibly see some bird nests. Then, just 5 minutes away are the Xcambo Mayan ruins. These ruins were just recently discovered and aren't very large, but they are certainly worth a visit. Only in the last ten years have the structures been uncovered and archaeologists are still working on uncovering and restoring there. It was an important town in its time, used as a trading city, mostly for salt, of which they had plenty. You can climb to the top of the highest structure for some great views and photos...it is quite a climb but you will be glad you did! You will be guided through the ruins for about an hour by an expert guide who will give you more information about what each structure was used for and how important this city was within the culture. After exploring the ruins, it's time for a beach break. Just hop back on the van and it's just a short drive to Technotel. When you book you have use of the following included items: beach chairs, umbrellas, lockers, beach towels, swimming pool and kayaks. The non-motorized water sports are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Then just relax, take a dip, or take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful tropical views. After enjoying your time at the beach it will be time to return to your Progreso cruise ship terminal or your hotel! The return transportation will leave the beach club 1.5 hours before your ship's departure at your Progreso cruise ship pier or at 5:00pm to your hotel. Guests may choose to take a taxi back at their own expense earlier.

progreso isla columpio and pig beach club day pass

8. progreso isla columpio and pig beach club day pass

La aventura comienza en las dunas de Chuburna, en donde una lancha ya te está esperando a la orilla de mar, al subir te dan la bienvenida y te brindan todas las medidas de seguridad para que este paseo sea todo lo que esperabas. Avanzaremos lentamente para que disfrutes del faro, las escollas y la vista, pasaremos por la Isla Pájaros en donde cientos de aves descansan y revolotean es un bello espectáculo observarlas tan de cerca sin molestarlas. Dando la vuelta veremos de entre los manglares pequeños montículos de arena en donde han colocado palpas, miradores y columpios en medio de la nada, pero si rodeado por la naturaleza. Después de 2 horas de haber pasado un grato momento retornaremos a la playa donde de nueva cuenta veremos preciosos paisajes. despues visitaremos el club de playa pig beach dondedisfrutaras de Una hermosa playa de blanca arena, aguas en tono esmeralda y tranquila ideal para quienes viajan con niños o quien buscan un espacio para disfrutar un mar en calma. Además de que cuenta con la compañía de 8 increíbles cerditos que fueron rescatados del maltrato animal y ahora reciben atención médica, comida y un espacio seguro donde están resguardado, pero que salen a disfrutar de la playa y el mar al medio día. Es una actividad donde podrás verlos, incluso acariciarlos, pero esta prohibido darles de comer, aunque aceptan donaciones de alimento para estos bellos cerditos. en este club de playa contaras con acceso a camastros sombrillas de playa baños Y regaderas. despues devisitar este hermoso lugar nos regresaremos a su hotel o terminal de crucero segun sea el caso.

Discovery Progreso & Xcambo

9. Discovery Progreso & Xcambo

We will start the adventure by going to the hotel lobby to move to Xcambo were you will get to visit salt mines and discover mayan ruins . After we will travel to Progreso and you will have a small city tour. Arriving at Progreso where we will meet these local town, and live this experience is aimed at lovers of the sea, nature . Then we will go to a restaurant in front of the beach were you can drink a beer or a soda while you relax in front of the ocean. After you will have free time to enjoy this town and get some souvenirs. When we are finish we will go back to your hotel .

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A great bespoke service. We booked Tunkuruchu over two days for trips to Uxmal, Kabbah, the cenotes at Hacienda Mucuyche and Celestun to see the flamingoes. Our driver Alfredo produced several highly professional itineraries with various options for us to take. Alfredo is a knowledgable guide with a real interest in the history of the region, and is well humoured and good company. He was flexible on the day if you want to make changes en route, and I never felt rushed in my visits. A great service all round, I was really happy to find this company.

The Tour was incredible, you enjoyed the places and the guide's explanation! The company supports you at all times in whatever you need. I forgot some sandals in the truck and they took them to where I was.