MERIDA – ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORY

Millions of tourists visit this region every year to discover the delicious gastronomy, cenotes, other natural beauties and Yucatecan culture. In addition, its capital, Merida, is known for being one of the safest cities in all of Mexico, as is the state of Yucatan. Chichen Itza is also one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” due to its high concentration of ancient man-made wonders, its cultural significance and its placement among the top 7 places in international voting.

Day 1: In- Merida

Arrival at Merida airport. Reception and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Lunch and dinner at leisure. Lodging.

Day 2: Merida– City Tour. Operates Monday through Saturday

Breakfast at the hotel. We start observing the important points of the city, such as the historic center, the 60th street towards the north according to the direction of the cars, where we see the university building, theaters like the Peón Contreras, streets that have numbers and names, the Paseo Montejo, museums like the house of Canton, twin houses, the fifth montes molina, the minaret, among many more, we visit the main points of historical interest of the city of Merida, like the old neighborhoods of Merida, museums like the house of Canton, twin houses, the fifth montes molina, the minaret, among many more, we visit the main points of historical interest of the city of Merida, like the old neighborhoods, after this tour we will be amazed and well located in our white city, we finish in your hotels. Lunch and dinner at leisure. Lodging.

Day 3: Merida– Yaxcopoil + Uxmal + Cenote (Operates from Thursday to Saturday)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving the city of Merida to the hacienda Yaxcopoil, where you can visit the interior of the hacienda, these have their origin in the encomiendas at the arrival of the Spaniards, it usually includes houses of important architectural value and other minor buildings focused on the work of the field, We continue to the three times built, Uxmal, which is located in an area of hills called Puuc, is the most important city in the area for being a real gem for its style of friezes and decorated ceilings. Highlights include the pyramid of the soothsayer, the nuns’ quadrangle and the governor’s palace. Later we will visit a cenote which is a subway water reservoir, where you can enjoy its crystalline waters, ideal for refreshment. Finally we will return to the white city of Merida. Lunch and dinner at leisure. Lodging.

Day 4: Merida– Chichen Itzá with lunch (Operates from Thursday to Sunday)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Merida we will head to one of the 7 new wonders, Chichen Itza (mouth of the well of the water sorcerers) was the most important city between the years 900 and 1300 of our era, highlighting the temple of Kukulkan or “the castle” which, along with the temple of the warriors, the ball game, the astronomical observatory and the complex of the nuns show the great ceremonial character in which the city was managed. After visiting the site we will have lunch at a restaurant in the modern Mayan village of Piste. After lunch we will head to visit the gateway to the Mayan underworld, a cenote near the village, where we will have the opportunity to refresh ourselves in its crystalline waters. Dinner at leisure. Lodging.

Day 5: Merida/ Out

Breakfast at the hotel. At a convenient time transfer from your hotel to the airport to take your flight to your destination. End of services.

Operated by: Seven Tours