|
|
| |
Land
of the
Maya
(7 nights)
|
|
Starting
off
in Cancun,
this
eight
day
self-drive
tour
will
give
you
the
opportunity
of visiting
the
highlights,
and
certainly
the
most
exciting
sites,
of the
Mayan
World.
Day
1:
Arrival
and
overnight
in Cancun.
Cancun
Hotels
Day
2:
Cancun
- Chichen
Itza.
Visit
the
Mayan
site.
Overnight
in Chichen
Itza.
Chichen
Itza
Hotels
Day
3:
Chichen
Itza
- Merida.
Sightseeing
in Merida.
Overnight
in Merida.
Merida
Hotels
Day
4:
Visiting
the
country
around
Merida.
Overnight
in Merida.
Day
5:
Merida
- Campeche
visiting
Edzna
en route.
Overnight
in Campeche.
Campeche
Hotels
Day
6:
Campeche
- Uxmal.
Visit
the
stunning
Mayan
site
at Uxmal
Day
7:
Uxmal
- Tulum
via
the
Mayan
site
at Coba
Overnight
in Tulum.
Tulum
Hotels
Day
8:
Departure
to Cancun
or extend
your
stay
in the
Mayan
Riviera.
Hotels
|
| |
Colonial
Cities
|
|
This
seven
day
self-drive
tour
has
been
designed
with
the
idea
of taking
you
through
some
of the
architectural
treasures
of the
state
of Yucatan.
Using
Merida
as your
point
of reference,
you
will
be visiting
some
haciendas,
magnificent
structures
built
between
the
17th
and
19th
centuries
initially
devoted
to the
cultivation
of corn,
then
to sugar
and
then
to henequen
(sisal).
Day
1:
Arrival
and
overnight
in Cancun.
Cancun
Hotels
Day
2:
Cancun
- Merida
via
the
Mayan
site
at Chichén
Itza.
Overnight
in Merida.
Merida
Hotels
Day
3 & Day
4:
With
your
base
in Merida
explore
the
city
and
the
surrounding
area
including
Izamal
with
its
stunning
Franciscan
convent
and
the
haciendas
at San
Jose
and
Katanchel.
Day
5:
Visit
the
flamingo
nesting
site
on the
west
coast
at Celestun
and
stay
overnight
at
Eco
Paraiso
Xixim.
Day
6:
Follow
the
Convents
route
and
overnight
at
Hacienda
Temozon.
Day
7:
Return
to Cancun
|
| |
Ruta
Maya
- 21
Days
|
|
Day
1:
Cenote
Dzitnup,
Chichen
Itza
overnight
Merida.
Merida
Hotels
Day
2:
Uxmal
ruins,
overnight
Campeche.
Campeche
Hotels
Day
3/4:
Palenque
ruins,
optional
jungle
tour
& ultralite
flight,
overnight
two
nights
Palenque.
Day
5:
Agua
Azul
Cascades,
Misol-ha,
overnight
San
Cristobal
de las
Casas.
Chiapas
Hotels
Day
6:
Drive
to Guatemala,
overnight
at La
Democracia
or Huehuetenango,
Guatemala.
Day
7/8:
Chichicastenango,
Highlands
of Guatemala,
Lago
Atitlan,
overnight
two
nights
Panajachel
Day
9/10:
Cultural
sites,
overnight
Antigua
Day
11/12:
Copan
ruins,
Honduras,
overnight
Chiquimula,
Guatemala.
Day
13/14/15:
Geothermal
Waterfalls,
horseback
riding,
or River
Cave
trip,
overnight
Rio
Dulce
/ two
nights
Poptun,
Day
15 or
16:
Tikal
ruins,
overnight
Tikal..
Day
16 or
17:
Border
crossing
Belize,
overnight
San
Ignacio,
Belize.
Possible
Canoe
& Jungle
Tour.
Day
18/19/20:
Border
crossing
to Mexico,
Overnight
Caribbean
Coast,
Quintana
Roo,
Mexico.
Cenote
swimming,
Tulum
ruins,
Beach
Activities,
or Cavern
Snorkeling
and
Scuba
Diving.
Hotels
Day
21:
Playa
del
Carmen,
Cancun
Airport.
|
| |
Western
Yucatan:
From
the
Past
Towards
the
Sea
Merida
Hotels
|
|
This
route
provides
a magical
path
where
you
can
experience
both
archaeological
marvels
and
beaches.
Dzibilchaltun,
located
only
22 kms.
from
Merida,
holds
an incredible
amount
of stone
constructions.
One
of these,
the
House
of the
Seven
Dolls,
is the
site
of a
beautiful
light
shown
every
equinox.
This
site
is also
famous
for
its
Cenote,
where
visitors
can
take
a swim.
Heading
north
we arrive
at the
Port
of Progreso.
Its
visitors
are
wrapped
in its
special
atmosphere,
enjoying
the
malecon
and
brilliant
sunsets.
Further
on we
find
the
typical
fishing
village
of Chicxulub,
known
for
its
coastal
customs
and
delicious
cuisine.
Close
to Uaymitun
is the
Scenic
View,
where
from
the
thatched
roof
of a
building
the
visitor
can
observe
the
beautiful
sight
of pink
flamingoes
in their
natural
habitat.
A must-see
is Nuevo
Yucatan
in Telchac.
This
tourism
development
on the
Yucatan
coast
offers
a wide
variety
of recreational
options.
Visit
the
beautiful
Pink
Lagoon,
sanctuary
and
home
of the
many-colored
migratory
birds.
Close
to Telchac
is Xcambo,
with
ancient
Mayan
Pyramids,
roads
and
buildings.
|
| |
Eastern
Yucatan:
The
Eternal
East
Merida
Hotels
|
|
One
of the
most
complete
and
fascinating
tourist
routes.
Here
you
will
find
haciendas
now
converted
into
tourist
sites
and
hotels.
In Izamal
you
will
feel
the
mixture
of three
cultures:
Mayan,
Spanish
and
Mestiza.
View
the
XVIth
Century
Franciscan
Convent,
site
of the
second
largest
indoor
atrium
in the
world.
The
picturesque
streets
still
conserve
the
enchantment
of a
bygone
era.
The
size
and
majesty
of
Chichén-Itza,
one
of the
most
important
Mayan
cities,
will
astound
the
visitor.
The
Castle
is the
most
famous
Mayan
pyramid,
and
subject
of a
spectacular
equinoctial
light
and
shadow
phenomenon
which
testifies
to the
ancient
Mayas'
knowledge
of astronomy.
The
streets,
cenotes,
parks,
markets
and
squares
of
Valladolid
will
enchant
you,
as well
as its
tasty
cuisine
and
historic
buildings
such
as the
Convent
of St.
Bernardino.
Ek-Balam,
just
a few
minutes
from
Valladolid,
is an
archaeological
zone
rich
in monuments
and
buildings.
Heading
toward
the
cost
you
will
visit
Tizimin,
site
of cattle
shows
and
fairs
as well
as religious
celebrations.
San
Felipe
is a
small,
charming
fishing
village,
where
you
can
enjoy
the
delicious
sea
food
fresh
from
the
sea.
Rio
Lagartos
is a
true
paradise
for
nature
lovers.
Declared
a Natural
Reserve
by the
Mexican
Government,
it provides
sanctuary
for
tens
of thousands
of pink
flamingoes.
|
| |
Yucatan:
The
Convent
Route
Merida
Hotels
|
|
This
route
provides
a trip
through
time,
featuring
Mayan
ruins,
native
Mestiza
populations
and
colonial
monuments.
Among
the
most
important
convents
are
The
Temple
dedicated
to Our
Lady
of the
Nativity,
located
in Acanceh
only
30 kms.
from
Merida.
Further
on the
road
to Tecoh
is the
Temple
and
former
Convent
of The
Ascension.
In Tekit
we find
the
former
Convent
of St.
Anthony
of Padua
and
the
Chapel
of St.
Christopher.
The
former
Franciscan
Convent
located
in Mama
is famous
for
the
beauty
of its
bell
tower.
In Mani,
the
Convent
of St.
Michael
Archangel
is the
site
of the
famous,
or infamous
"Auto
de Fe"
in 1562,
when
valuable
Mayan
writings
and
codices
were
destroyed
and
burned
by the
Bishop
Fray
Diego
de Landa.
In Oxkutzcab
you
can
visit
the
XVII
Century
church,
or the
Hermitage
of the
Virgin
of the
Pillar.
This
tour
also
includes
a very
important
archaeological
zone:
Mayapan,
the
ancient
capital
of the
Triple
Alliance
formed
by Mayapan,
Uxmal
and
Chichén-Itza.
|
| |
|
|
 |
Puuc Route
Location: YUCATAN Departs From: MERIDA Transportation From: MERIDA HOTELS
If you want to explore the Mayan World, the Puuc Route is a “must” in case you visit Yucatan. This a popular archaeological region located south of Merida, and its itinerary includes the following areas: Loltun caves, Labna, Sayil and Xlapac.. |
|
|
To travel
the
Puuc
route
is to
meet
the
ancient
Yucatan
with
its
great
Mayan
culture,
past
and
present.
The
tour
begins
in Uman,
only
a few
minutes
from
Merida,
with
a visit
to its
church,
an exquisite
example
of the
superb
colonial
architecture.
Another
stop
is Yaxcopoil,
an ancient
henequen
hacienda
converted
into
a museum.
Uxmal,
the
Mayan
city
known
throughout
the
world
for
its
beauty,
majesty,
and
the
purity
and
fineness
of its
architecture
and
decorative
art.
Other
stops
might
include
Kabah,
with
its
250
masks
of the
God
Chaac;
Sayil,
which
peaked
between
800
and
1000
A.D.;
and
Xlapac,
site
of some
114
mounds
and
3 somewhat
restored
pyramids
and
famous
for
its
Palace.
Labna
holds
one
of the
finest
and
most
photographed
Mayan
constructions:
The
Arch.
In the
Loltun
Caves
you
find
ancient
wall
paintings
as well
as delicate
pieces
of ceramic.
Then
on to
Tikul,
famous
for
its
ceramic
handcrafts
and
fine
shoes.
And
Oxkintok,
one
of the
most
ancient
Mayan
cities
of Yucatan.
|
| |
Yucatan:
Ecology
& adventure
Merida
Hotels
|
|
Sisal,
only
55 kms.
from
Merida,
was
once
the
main
port
for
the
Yucatan
Peninsula,
receiving
and
shipping
a wide
variety
of products
to the
world.
Today
its
warm
beaches
and
exotic
natural
scenery
make
it the
perfect
place
for
rest
and
relaxation.
It is
also
the
home
for
beautiful
migratory
birds
such
as the
Canadian
goose.
El Palmar:
The
numerous
flora
and
fauna
species
make
this
one
of the
most
important
ecological
reserves
in Yucatan.
El Palmar
is the
ideal
site
for
eco-tourism,
providing
scenic
views,
including
the
highest
lighthouse
in the
State.
Celestun:
The
main
attraction
of this
beautiful
national
park
is the
pink
flamingo,
found
here
in its
natural
habitat.
Touring
the
river
in comfortable
motor
boats
is a
unique
experience,
enjoying
the
sight
of thousands
of flamingoes,
cranes,
ducks
and
other
birds.
|
| |
|
Day
Trips
from
Cancun
|
| |
|
|
|
|