Mayan Escape from US$356

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Ek Balam

Departure from the hotel in Cancun to go to the archaeological site of Ek Balam (star-jaguar), known as the “City of the Black Jaguar”, and possessing imposing constructions sheltered in the dense vegetation; most of them date from the Late Classic period (550-830 A.D.). It also has a series of mural paintings that show its technological and artistic development, as well as the material and cultural wealth of the ancient Maya city.

Cenote

After an exhaustive hike, we will refresh ourselves in the crystalline waters of a cenote; these natural wonders were considered sacred places of life and death, and were a vital source for the development of the Mayan civilization.

Valladolid

We will continue with a panoramic tour of the colonial city of Valladolid; it was founded on May 28, 1543 on the remains of the ancient Mayan settlement of Zací. It is the second most important city in the state of Yucatan, and has been the protagonist of two important chapters in Mexico's history: the beginning of the Caste War in 1847, and witnessed the first spark of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. During the tour, you will be able to distinguish the cultural syncretism between Mayan and Spanish traditions in Yucatán, and enjoy the charming colonial style of Valladolid in the Central Plaza, the church of San Servasio, the Barrio del Sisal and the old Franciscan convent of San Bernardino de Siena.

Chichen Itza

At the end of the tour, we will continue to Chichen Itza, religious capital of the Itzaes, whose greatest apogee occurred during the Early Postclassic period (950-1200 A.D.); its name means “the mouth of the well of the water sorcerers”. In 1988, the site was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, and in its constructions two styles of architecture can be distinguished: Puuc (600-800 A.D.) and Maya-Toltec (800-1100 A.D.). The tour begins at the Castillo, or Temple of Kukulcan, world famous for the play of light and shadow that occurs on its main staircase during the spring and autumn equinoxes, and the winter and summer solstices. This imposing building, the most emblematic of the site, was recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World on July 7, 2007. Afterwards, we will head to the Sacred Cenote to admire it as well as other major constructions, such as: the Ball Court, the Observatory, also known as the Snail, the Plaza of the Thousand Columns, and the Temple of the Warriors, among others.

Merida

At the end of the visit to Chichen Itza, we will move to Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan. Founded on January 6, 1542, it was built on the site of the ancient Maya city of T'Hó. Among its magnificent buildings are the Casa de Montejo, the Cathedral of San Ildefonso (the oldest in continental America), the Canton Palace and the Monument to the Homeland. Mérida was twice named American Capital of Culture. The tour ends at your lodging site.

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1Nights

5Destinations

Visiting

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Day 1

Cancun

Day 1

Ek Balam, Yucatán

Day 1

Valladolid

Day 1

Chichen Itza, Yucatán

Days 1, 2

Merida

Departure from Cancun to Ek Balam archaeological site and cenote.

Departure from the hotel in Cancun to go to the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Ek Balam's combination of architectural styles is unique in the Maya world, and its 45 structures are protected by a walled ring. Crossing a magnificent Mayan arch, a sacbé (sacred white road) begins, which gives us access to the ceremonial center where the members of the high society resided. Here we find the Oval Palace, the Ball Court, the Twin Towers and the Palace of the Nuns. In the so-called North Plaza, the great Acropolis stands out, which contains the imposing tomb of the ruler Ukit Kan Lek Tok' where an offering with more than 7,000 objects was found. After an exhaustive hike, we will refresh ourselves in the crystalline waters of a cenote in the crystalline waters of a cenote; these natural wonders were considered these natural wonders were considered sacred places of life and death and death, and were a vital source for the development of the Mayan civilization development of the Mayan civilization.

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Panoramic tour of the city of Valladolid.

We will continue with a panoramic tour of the colonial city of Valladolid. Where you will be able to distinguish the cultural syncretism between the Mayan and Spanish traditions in Yucatan, and enjoy the charming colonial style of Valladolid in the Central Plaza, the church of San Servasio, the Barrio del Sisal and the old Franciscan convent of San Bernardino de Siena.

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Chichen Itza

After the panoramic tour of Valladolid, we will continue to Chichén Itzá, the religious capital of the Itzaes, where you can admire the Sacred Cenote as well as the main constructions.

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Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan.

At the end of the visit in Chichen Itza we will transfer to Merida, capital of the state of Yucatan and the tour ends at your lodging site.

your lodging site.

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Guide languages

English

Español

Meeting point

Most hotels have pick up for this service or a meeting point close to your location. Upon receipt of your confirmation email you will be informed of the meeting point and time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cancun, Ek Balam, Yucatán, Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Yucatán, Merida

Day 2: Merida

Included

1 lunch.

Air-conditioned transportation.

Certified Spanish / English speaking guide on board.

Entrance to the Archaeological Zones:

Ek Balam and Chichen Itza.

Swimming in Cenote.

Buffet lunch (drinks not included).

Panoramic view of Valladolid.

Excluded

Drinks during the tour and at lunch.

Personal expenses.

Entrance fees to sites not mentioned in the program.

Tips or gratuities to the operator and guide.

Lodging not included.

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