Yucatan Peninsula Highlights

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Tour Code: ODY-MEX-002

Destination: Mexico

Duration4 Days
Tour TypeGroup Tour
Tour Style Historical

About This Trip

On this four-day trip to Mexico, you'll explore the most representative Mayan Ruins in Yucatan Peninsula. Your first stop is Coba, one of the greatest cities of the Maya era. Then, stroll around the colonial town of Valladolid and visit the Cathedral of Saint Bernardino. Explore the archaeological site of Uxmal, including the House of the Magician. Finally, you'll discover the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, where you can see the Pyramid of Kukulcan.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Cancun

Arrival
2

Coba, Valladolid

Coba: Great Pyramid of Nohoch Mul
Valladolid: Cathedral of Saint Bernardino
3

Uxmal

Pyramid of the Magician, Nunnery Quadrangle, House of Turtles
4

Chichen Itza

Pyramid of Kukulcan, Great Ball Court, Sacred Cenote

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cancun
Welcome to Cancun, a Mexican city known for its beaches, numerous resorts, and nightlife! Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and then transferred to your hotel for check-in.
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Day 2: Cancun - Coba - Valladolid - Merida
After breakfast, you will first visit Coba, which is situated just two hours outside of Cancun and once was one of the most prominent ancient Mayan sites in the Yucatan Peninsula. Walk along the stone causeways to explore temples yet unrestored and hidden in the thick rainforest and the bravest ones will be able to climb the great pyramid of Nohoch Mul. Continue to Valladolid and make a short visit to the Cathedral of Saint Bernardino. After the tour, head to Merida for overnight.
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- Merida
Day 3: Merida - Uxmal - Merida
Spend the whole morning exploring the archaeological site of Uxmal, another large Mayan ruin located 80 km south of Merida. The details of the main buildings including the House of the Magician, the Nunnery Quadrangle, and the House of Turtles will give you a deep understanding of Puuc-style architecture.
Return to Merida and explore the city on your own in the afternoon.
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- Merida
Day 4: Merida - Chichen Itza - Riviera Maya or Tulum
The last Mayan ruin you will visit is the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, about a 2-hour drive from Merida. From the magnificent Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Great Ball Court, the Sacred Cenote to other stone structures, every historical ruin is incredibly well-preserved.
After the tour, we recommend the Riviera Maya or Tulum to you, for a leisure beach holiday.
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