Merida: Uxmal, Kabah, and Chocolate Museum Day Trip – Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

EXPERIENCE

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, the archaeological site of Kabah, and the Choco-Story Uxmal Museum on a guided tour from Mérida. Learn about the history of cacao, and see the impressive architecture of the Mayan ruins.

Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Mérida and head to the Uxmal archaeological site. Explore the site with your guide and see the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nuns’ Quadrangle, and the Governor’s Palace.

Next, head to the Kabah archaeological site and learn about the importance of the city, which is mentioned in the Chilam Balam of Chumayel. See the temple of Codz Pop, which is decorated with hundreds of masks of the god Chaac.

After your visit to Kabah, head to the Choco-Story Uxmal Museum. Learn about the history of cacao, from its origin, distribution, and uses around the world, to its ancient Mayan preparation methods.

In addition to the tour of the museum, visit the botanical gardens with cacao trees and complement it with a tour of the animal shelter, where you can admire endemic fauna that has been rescued. In turn, you can visit the meliponary and a play area to share with the little ones.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore the Kabah Archaeological Zone and see the Temple of Codz Pop
Learn about the history of chocolate at the Choco-Story Uxmal Museum
Visit the botanical gardens and animal shelter at the Choco-Story Museum
Enjoy a regional lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation

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