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Uxmal Tour: Explore Mayan History and Cenote
Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Uxmal with a guided tour, then cool off with a refreshing swim in a cenote and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Uxmal with a guided tour, then cool off with a refreshing swim in a cenote and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Uxmal - Explore the rich history of the Mayan site of Uxmal while avoiding the crowds. An early start ensures an extraordinary experience surrounded by lush nature. A professional licensed tour guide will reveal the secrets of this Mayan city. Enjoy a swim in a cenote off the beaten path, located in a Mayan community, and savor the flavors of a…
- Uxmal - Explore the rich history of the Mayan site of Uxmal while avoiding the crowds. An early start ensures an extraordinary experience surrounded by lush nature. A professional licensed tour guide will reveal the secrets of this Mayan city. Enjoy a swim in a cenote off the beaten path, located in a Mayan community, and savor the flavors of a homemade meal with a local Mayan family. The tour begins at 7 am at the meeting point, Cathedral San Ildefonso, located in the central main square of Merida.
What's Included
- Tarifa de entrada en el cenote
- Almuerzo
- Agua embotellada
- Guía de turista profesional
- Aire acondicionado en el vehículo
- Recogida y regreso en su alojamiento con código postal 97000 (infórmenos su dirección o hotel y le informaremos la hora de recogida un día antes del tour por correo electrónico)
- Tarifa de entrada en el cenote
- Almuerzo
- Agua embotellada
- Guía de turista profesional
- Aire acondicionado en el vehículo
- Recogida y regreso en su alojamiento con código postal 97000 (infórmenos su dirección o hotel y le informaremos la hora de recogida un día antes del tour por correo electrónico)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Meal Options
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Chaya empanadas black beans soup and fresh local juice - Starter : Black beans soup Yucatan cuisine style
Main course: Chaya leafe empanadas
Drink : Fresh local fruit juice.
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Chaya empanadas black beans soup and fresh local juice - Starter : Black beans soup Yucatan cuisine style
Main course: Chaya leafe empanadas
Drink : Fresh local fruit juice.
Additional Information
The group will depart from the meeting point at 6:50 am, arriving at the archaeological site just as it opens. Explore the rich history of Uxmal, the most significant Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula’s only hilly area, known in the Mayan language as the Puuc region. This area revered Chaac, the god of rain, as its main deity. The Puuc architectural…
The group will depart from the meeting point at 6:50 am, arriving at the archaeological site just as it opens. Explore the rich history of Uxmal, the most significant Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula’s only hilly area, known in the Mayan language as the Puuc region. This area revered Chaac, the god of rain, as its main deity. The Puuc architectural style is distinguished by its intricate carvings adorning the upper sections of Mayan structures.
Stroll through the temples with a professional licensed tour guide who will reveal the secrets behind their success. In the cenote, enjoy the crystal-clear freshwater within a Mayan community. Cenotes are unique ecosystems found in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Finally, savor the homemade flavors of a delicious meal prepared by a family with Mayan heritage. They will cook using fresh ingredients upon the group’s arrival at their home. The return to Merida is expected between 2 and 3 pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Faraway462774
Mar 5, 2026
Fabulous small-group tour with excellent, knowledgeable and very personable guide! - Absolutely wonderful! Hernan is a phenomenal guide who knows the history of Uxmal inside and out. He gave clear explanations of the structures and their many layers of symbolism, and also managed to squeeze in some birdwatching, which was fabulous. His knowledge of the Mayan culture and of birds is astounding, yet he himself is very relaxed and down-to-earth, plus very personable. Unlike nearby guides we encountered and observed on other tours, Hernan is totally down-to-earth and genuine, and often hilarious. The cenote visit was exquisite: completely natural, no crowds, and happily devoid of any commercial presence. All natural, all real. We loved touring with him and also the truly excellent luncheon prepared by a local resident nearby - a warm and friendly woman who prepared a delicious lunch. If you a seeking a relaxed, authentic, small-group experience with a fun and well-informed guide, I HIGHLY recommend this tour!
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Catherine_b
Feb 18, 2026
A fantastic day trip not to misd - Diego was a wonderful guide & our driver excellent. Diego was very knowledgeable and friendly. He did not rush us through and we had plenty of time on our own at Uxmal. I really appreciated how we arrived early before it was too hot and the large Tours came. I was able to get some excellent photos. The cenote was beautiful and refreshing. The lunch yummy. Highly recommend.
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Ceeztheday
Feb 4, 2026
A wonderful day with a fantastic guide, Delio! - A wonderful day! Our guide/driver Delio was outstanding! He was friendly, kind, professional, and knowledgeable. His commentary at Uxmal was very informative. Uxmal is an interesting ruin, for sure. We enjoyed the swim in the cenote and the chicken empanadas prepared on the spot by a nice family were delicious. I would highly recommend this experience to all my friends.
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Cyavca
Feb 1, 2026
Amazing time with good friends! - Hernán was more than great, my friends and I went on a private tour with him, he catered to our wants and needs, explained history in detail, and made the most out our time in the tour. Very much recommend Hernan for all your tours!!
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Diana_d
Jan 20, 2026
Favorite day of this vacation - Delio is awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable. I didn't know what to expect from Uxmal and I was completely blown away.
Van was comfortable, ride was interesting, expectations and how to navigate entrance to Uxmal were explained very well. (bring cash for the entrance). We had an hour with the guide and then an hour to explore on our own. I could have used another 15 or 20 min but it was fine.
Next an hour at the cenote. About a half hour away maybe. Bathrooms avaliable to change into swimming suit. Life jackets provided. Bring a towel. We spent an hour there as well and it was plenty.
Highlight of the day was lunch at a local family's home. Empanadas, beans, lemonade. The only thing that would have been better was if the family were to eat with us and tell us about their Mayan ancestry or chat about anything really.
Dropped off right at our hotel (picked up there too) with plenty of time to rest and head back out for an evening meal.
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Xochithl_s
Jan 13, 2026
BEST tour ever - Such an awesome experience. I went to Uxmal and a cenote. We were the first ones there. Our guide was amazing and was so knowledgeable and great with answering mine and the other persons questions. I went alone and was a bit scared but it was so fun and so worth it!
I would recommend this to anyone who is looking into going to Uxmal!!
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Andrew_k
Dec 21, 2025
Smooth ride to Uxmal just... - Smooth ride to Uxmal just as it was opening. Hernan offered plenty of useful information and lead us through the park without any kind of rush. Drove to a family run cenote just as the day was getting hot for a swim. And then just down the road for a delicious meal from a local woman's house. Hernan was well equipped with water and coffee. Everything you need from an uxmal/cenote trip and nothing you don't.
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Maria_a
Nov 24, 2025
Perfect adventure out of Merida - I’m so happy to have booked this tour and it couldn’t be more perfect! Delio made sure the trip was smooth sailing throughout. Our transport had enough space for 5 passengers, a good size for a group tour, I was very comfortable and even had a nap 😴
The itinerary was well timed as you start in Uxmal around 8am, early before the harsh heat and large tour groups arrive. Delio also did a wonderful job educating us about the Mayans and Uxmal (in both Spanish and English), I learned so much! We went at a leisurely pace, I never felt rushed, and he also had plenty of water for everybody.
The cenote we went to was beautiful and lunch was so delicious! You end the tour around 2-3pm, with plenty of time left to rest or do activities. I’m very glad to have booked this tour because of our experienced and knowledgeable guide Delio and his genuine connection with the locals. I’m very happy to have chosen this tour over the many others. I felt taken care of and everyone was so lovely. It was my first time in Merida and I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Paige_m
Nov 22, 2025
Hernán was awesome.... - Hernán was awesome. Brought us to the ruins right when they opened, so we had the site to ourselves and it made the experience much more unique. Super knowledgeable and passionate guide. The cenote after was the most surreal thing I’ve ever seen in my life, something I’ll never forget. Ended with an incredible lunch, our first time trying Mayan food!
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911bdt
Jul 16, 2025
The people who loves to eat - The food was flavorful, and Giuseppe’s service made us feel right at home. We’ll definitely come back with my friends.
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