Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida
Description
An experience that will take you to the amazing archaeological area of Uxmal, a real gem of the Puuc Route. This tour is designed for those who seek a complete immersion in history without sacrificing half their day. With a guided tour of 1 hour and 20 minutes, we will explore the most important structures, including the impressive Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the elegant Quadrangle of the Nuns and the majestic Governor’s Palace, while learning about its meaning and construction. After the guided tour, you will have 40 minutes of free time to walk at your own pace, capture photographs and admire the grandeur of this place. One of the great advantages of this itinerary is that it allows us to return early to the city of Merida, giving you the freedom to enjoy other activities and plans for the rest of the afternoon. It is the perfect choice for history lovers looking for a complete and efficient cultural adventure.
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Itinerary
At the indicated time, we will pick you up at the meeting point in Mérida that you have selected to begin a very special tour. Are you ready to explore one of the most important cities of the ancient Mayan civilization? Let's go on an adventure!
The guide will give you an introductory talk to make it easier to understand the explanation at the archaeological site.
In Uxmal, we'll explore early to avoid crowds and make the most of the site. We'll take a guided tour of the Magician's Pyramid and other wonders, with free time for you to enjoy before returning to Merida.
We will return to the city of Mérida and drop you off at the meeting point you chose at the beginning.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
Very good tour to discover Uxmal without the other activities that all the other agencies offer. Punctuality ++ and comfortable van. Small group of 8 people. The guide was very knowledgeable. We regretted that due to time management issues, the 40 minutes of 'free time' planned to explore the site were reduced to 20 minutes at a brisk pace.
Alex is a nice guide, he gave us a lot of info not only related to Uxmal but to the general mexican culture
Uxmal was incredible. Finding a tour operator who doesn't tack on stops to their brothers gift shop is unheard of so this was extra special. Just a ride to and from Uxmal with a VERY good tour guide. Spent the first half explaining the main area then we were on our own for an hour to explore. My only negative is the van seating is a bit tight for taller people. Timing worked out great - we arrived early and finished when the lines to get in were getting long.
Rosendo provided a historical and mythology context to Uxmal giving the architecture and design a different perspective. The tour was informative and promptly we were in Merida by 1pm. Uxmal is a unique atmosphere with many trees and a peaceful scenery.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. He gave us a lot of info about not just our tour, but Mexico in general. A lovely visit to some beautiful ruins. A lot of it is shady, which was a pleasant respite from the heat. We reached Uxmal early in the morning, which helped us avoid the sun in the worst part of the day. Lovely place to explore as the grounds are large.
Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Tour guide Rosendo was great ! Spoke English very well and was kind and informative with great energy! We learned so much and truly enjoyed as a family experience. At the pyramids there are clean restrooms and place to buy drink water ice cream and gift shops. No one is bothering you to buy stuff. Book this tour it was great! The tour van is new comfortable and great AC ! You can leave your stuff on the van as you tour family of 6 with age rage of 16 -72!
The ruins at Uxmal are extraordinary, and this was an easy way to see them and to learn about the history. Transport left from the center of Merida and pick up was easy. The entrance fee to the park is not included and about 150 MX needs to be paid in cash. I visited in May when it was hot so, I recommend that you bring a hat, lots of water, sunscreen and bug repellent.
Great experience! The guide was great ! I learned a lot during this trip. Pick up and drop of were also at a convenient place.
Thank you for the guide's perfect explanation and flexible schedule. Maybe it's better if the other person who was supposed to be on this tour doesn't show up at the meeting point, and if you have poor contact information and specify a more detailed meeting point. The text that came the day before and the time when I booked were different.
We are so used to tours that force you to go to a bad restaurant, a gift shop you have no interest in, etc, so when we found a tour that just took you to Uxmal, showed you around, and then returned you to Merida, we were really pleased. What we hadn’t really expected was the quality of the guide. Kumen picked us up from the hotel and drove us to Uxmal and on the way gave us a deep dive into Mayan history, engaging our questions with an academic level of understanding. We genuinely learned so much off him about the Mayan world, wider mesoamerican history and the Spanish conquest. His English was perfect too. Uxmal itself was also particularly impressive. The carvings are intricate and the main temple imposing. Like many people say, we much preferred it to chichen itza. It is much quieter with nobody harassing you to buy things, and feels truly secluded. This was probably the best experience we booked in Mexico so I recommend it very highly.
