From Mérida: Chichen Itza & Izamal Guided Day Trip

From Mérida: Chichen Itza & Izamal Guided Day Trip

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Visit the legendary Chichen Itza on a guided day trip from Merida. Wander through the remains of the ancient civilisation, admire the Temple of the Warriors, swim in a cenote, and explore Izamal.

Highlights

Explore the pyramid temples and other monuments of Chichén
Swim in an amazing underground cenote
Walk through the colonial yellow city of Izamal

Description

Our certified tour guide will take you on a 2 hours tour exploring the secrets of the ancient Mayan civilization and he will explain to you the historical significance of all the most important constructions such as the Temple of Kukulcan (El Castillo or the Pyramid), Ball Game Court, the Observatory and its adjacent Temple of the 1,000 columns, you will have time to discover the site on your own. Move at your own pace, admire the monuments and take pictures. After this, we will continue to the cenote Xcajum to swim in the ancient Cenotes and experience the sinkholes that form part of the world’s largest networks of underground rivers. Then, enjoy a delicious meal and complete the experience by visiting one of the most beautiful towns in Mexico: Izamal. Izamal is known as the “city of three cultures.” After the conquest in the 16th century, the Spaniards started to build a city upon the existing Mayan city. Franciscan Convent is the most notable example of this development. The whole town is coloured in yellow and white, giving “the yellow city “a distinctive look. Then we will proceed to drop you off at your hotel in Merida so that you can relax and enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Includes

Round-trip transportation Hotel pick-up from Selected Hotels in Merida Drop off at Merida Certified Guide Meal Visit an amazing Mayan cenote Stop at Izamal main square