From Mérida: Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Valladolid, & Cenote Trip – Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

EXPERIENCE:

Spend a day full of culture, history, and cuisine on a multi-stop guided tour from Mérida to Izamal, Valladolid, Cenote Chichikan, and Chichén Itzá, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Discover traditional cooking during a live demonstration. Enjoy breakfast, a buffet lunch, and entry tickets.

After meeting your guide in Mérida, head to the archeological site of Chichén Itzá. Walk through the center of this thousand-year-old place and see highlights like the Temple of the Warriors. For breakfast, enjoy a packed meal.

Later, transport your senses to the root of regional cuisine, one of the greatest legacies of the Mayan culture, during a demonstration of the region’s unique gastronomy. Learn about tradition and innovation in the use of plants, vegetables, and wild fauna.

Enjoy a buffet lunch of local products, then let yourself be enchanted by the story and cultural richness of two magical towns of Yucatan during the next stops. Explore Valladolid, known for its natural beauty, cobbled streets, coffee shops, restaurants, and delicious food.

Stop at the main plaza for some free time to wander before moving on to Izamal. Learn why the town’s houses are all painted yellow and fall in love with its colonial architecture, dating back to the 16th century. Spend time at the main landmark: the Convento de San Antonio de Padua.

In between the Valladolid and Izamal stops, seize the chance to take a dip in the cool waters of Chichikan Cenote. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Step into ancient Maya on a guided tour of the Chichén Itzá archeological site
Uncover the secrets of Mayan cooking with a live gastronomic demonstration
Cool down during a swim through the crystal-clear waters of the Chichikan Cenote
Admire the grace and charm of the colonial architecture in Valladolid and Izamal
Get a taste of the rich culinary diversity of the area during a buffet lunch

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