Day 1 Cancun - Valladolid - Ek' Balam - Merida (324 km)
Day 2 Merida - Celestun - Merida (168 km)
Day 3 Merida - Mani - Ticul - Uxmal (106 km)
Day 4 Uxmal - Kabah - Izamal - Chichen Itza (172 km)
Day 5 Chichen Itza - Cancun (185 km)
Day 1:
Cancun - Valladolid - Ek' Balam - Merida (324 km)
from Cancun to Merida; on the way we will visit Valladolid as part censor
known as Buey Puluu Ku, They were replaced every 20 years and buried in
the temples of our days; this is the second largest city in the state of Yucatan
founded in 1543. At 22 kms. to the north you will make an interesting visit to
Ek'Balam; this is one of the last Mayan cities to be discovered; its name
means the -Star of the Jaguar- the city shows the monumental architecture,
walls, stelae and the so called hieroglyphic serpents and statues skillfully
carved in stone blocks. Continuation to Merida .
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Valladolid, MX
Valladolid is a lovely colonial city in the state of Yucatan. It's streets and buildings retain a strong sense of the past. This peaceful town is also a great place from which to explore Yucatan state.
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Ek' Balam, MX
Ek' Balam, meaning "Black Jaguar", is a classic Maya site in Yucatan famed for its towering Acropolis, exquisite stucco sculptures, and the iconic "Temple of the Jaguar". A well-preserved gem of Mayan artistry.
Day 2:
Merida - Celestun - Merida (168 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Excursion to Celestun to admire the pink flamingos as one of the
largest varieties of birds in the world; in this experience you will use a small
boat and have time for swimming. Return to Merida.
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Celestun, MX
Celestun is a town in Yucatan, Mexico. It is located in the northwest corner of the state, just north of the border with the state of Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Day 3:
Merida - Mani - Ticul - Uxmal (106 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Departure to Uxmal, on the way you will visit the route of the churches; Mani, place where idols and Mayan books were destroyed in times of the conquest. Ticul city of the clay and leather workers. Light and sound show in Uxmal (optional).
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Mani, MX
Mani, a historic town in Yucatan, Mexico, is known as the "Athens of the Maya World." It is infamous for the 1562 "Mani Auto-da-fe," where Bishop Diego de Landa burned Maya codices, and famous for its traditional Cochinita Pibil dish. The town features tranquil colonial architecture and deep cultural heritage.
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Ticul, MX
Ticul, an ancient city in southern Yucatan, Mexico, is celebrated as the "Pottery Capital of Yucatan." Renowned for its centuries-old Maya ceramics and terracotta craftsmanship, it serves as a gateway to the Puuc Route archaeological sites, blending rich artisan heritage with colonial charm.
Day 4:
Uxmal - Kabah - Izamal - Chichen Itza (172 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Visit to Uxmal and Kabah early in the morning. The priestess seems to worship images of snakes. These two cities were part of the "Puuc Region" characterized by the prominence of "Chaac", the god of rain, who is venerated, conjured and evoked through the magical repetition of images. We will head to Izamal to visit this picturesque colonial city where time seems to have stopped. The city's convent has the second largest atrium in the world after St. Peter's in the Vatican. Drive to Chichen Itza to enjoy the sound and light show (optional).
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Uxmal, MX
Located in the North of Yucatan, the city is a commercial and political powerhouse.The ruins of the ancient city of Uxmal are well preserved and are considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the mayan civilization.Many of the buildings are made of well-cut stones, not putty, and the overall style is elegant and beautiful.
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Kabah, MX
Kabah is a significant Maya city on the Puuc Route in Yucatan, Mexico, sister to Uxmal. It is famed for its "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop), adorned with the most Chaac god masks in the Maya world, and its monumental Arch of Triumph, showcasing the architectural and spiritual essence of Maya civilization.
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Izamal, MX
Izamal, known as the "Yellow City," is a charming colonial town in Yucatán. Famous for its vibrant yellow buildings, it features the historic Convento de San Antonio de Padua and ancient Mayan pyramids, blending rich history and culture.
Day 5:
Chichen Itza - Cancun (185 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning our day will start at the site of Chichen Itza. The
"Month of the Well of the Itzaes" with its impressive constructions; the splendid Castle or Pyramid of Kukulcan which is a great example of the advanced
civilization that lived there, The Ball Game, The Observatory and the Sacred
Well will take our breath away. Afterwards, return trip to Cancun and final drop off.
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Chichen Itza, MX
Chichen Itza is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations. It was granted World Heritage Site status in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Ball Game Court
The Ball Game Court at Chichen Itza is where the ancient Mayans would play a game that was very popular across early Mesoamerican civilizations. The court here is one of the largest and best-preserved of those that survive.
El Castillo
El Castillo, or the Temple of Kukulkan, is the pyramid in the ancient city of Chichen Itza. Unfortunately, visitors are not currently allowed to climb the structure's massive steps, but merely to stand at its base awe-inspiring.
El Caracol
El Caracol, the observatory at Chichen Itza, stands as a testament to the advanced scientific minds of the ancient Mayans, a structure in which they would practice astronomy, a study in which these people were ahead of their time.
5-Day Valladolid, Ek Balam, Celestun, Uxmal, Kabah, Chichen Itza & Merida, Mayan Expeditions Tour from Cancun
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