From Merida: Mayapán and Hacienda Mucuyche Guided Day Trip – Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the Yucatán Peninsula on a guided day tour from Merida. Visit Mayapán, the ancient capital of the Mayan civilization, and visit the ruins of Hacienda Mucuyché and the surrounding cenotes, followed by a delicious lunch of traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

Start with pickup from your hotel and travel to the southwest of Yucatan to visit a recently reopened hacienda to learn a little about the importance of cenotes in Mayan culture, which were once considered doors to the underworld

Then visit the walled city of Mayapán, also known as the “flag of the Maya”. Discover its imposing main structure known as “El Castillo”. Stroll through the site with your guide and learn more about the fascinating history of the Mayan civilization.

Continue next to Hacienda Mucuyché and learn about its history as a vast plantation specializing in the production of henequen, which had a variety of commercial uses in centuries past. Explore the network of stunning cenotes on the grounds, including cenote Carlota.

Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch of regional Yucatecan food at the Hacienda Mucuyché restaurant. Enjoy some free time to swim or relax in the pool with natural salts and minerals. Finally, board the bus and relax on the return journey to your hotel in Merida.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about the history of the Mayans and the cenotes
Don’t miss out on the incredible views
Indulge in delicious Yucatecan food

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