Merida Tours

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Discover the Mayan monuments of Uxmal, one of Mexico’s best-preserved archeological sites, on a full-day day trip from Merida. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this excursion combines a guided tour of Uxmal’s mighty pyramids and ballcourts with a self-drive tour in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatec cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef. You'll start in the vibrant Merida market, shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatec spice blends, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

 a boat trip with an approximate duration of 2 hrs, where you can see the pink flamingos, pelicans, white herons, storks, eagles, and on the banks, usually some crocodiles sunbathing. During the tour you can take the "Mayan Bath" where you can muddy clay throughout your body, due to its high concentrations of minerals, salts and seaweed it contains, which act as skin scrubs, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body. Finally they will move to Las Coloradas to observe the "Pink Sea"

Submerge yourself in the rich cuisine and epicurean customs of the Yucatan on a half-day culinary tour of the beautiful Mexican city of Merida. Purchase ingredients from a traditional market and enjoy a cooking class at the home of a local host. Learn about the exotic ingredients and intriguing processes used in Mexican cooking as your knowledgeable guide narrates. Finally, sample the fruits of your labor during a delicious lunch in your host’s comfortable home. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small group tour, with number limits at 12 people.

Discover Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas, virgin beaches characterized by the diversity of flora and fauna and for their beautiful landscapes considered as part of the main tourist attractions in Yucatan.

Explore the hill country of southern Yucatan and northern Campeche on this all-day group tour. After convenient hotel pick-up, set off on a journey through the Puuc (Mayan for ‘hill’) route. Experience the lush jungle vegetation and learn about the region’s Mayan archaeological sites from a bilingual guide. Visit the Loltun caves and the ruins of Sayil, Labna, and Xlapak on this enriching excursion.

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayans during a full-day tour of Uxmal from Merida. Discover the significant archeological site in both illuminating daylight and atmospheric darkness as you witness a spectacular light and sound show. Gain insight into ancient Mayan civilizations as you follow your knowledgeable guide to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and Governor’s Palace. Then, as darkness blankets the site, prepare yourself for one of the world’s most acclaimed and astounding light and sound shows. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas are the beautiful natural places in yucatan, they transmit tranquility, wonderful places.

Travel back in time on a day trip that takes you to two off-the-beaten path archeological sites. Designed with history buffs in mind, this excursion puts the hieroglyphics of Loltún Cave and the ancient landmarks of Uxmal into context, and ensures that you receive personalized attention by limiting group numbers to only 15 people.

Explore some of the Yucatan’s historic hacienda and cool off in a cenote on this all-day guided excursion. After convenient hotel pickup, head to two mansions and learn about their history on the peninsula from an informative local guide. Then, head to two natural sinkholes and relax in their magical waters before savoring a delicious meal of traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

Learn the basics of speaking Spanish while visiting Mexico with a 5-day Spanish class in Merida. The class uses a technique that combines conversation, games, and visual aids, with insights into grammar and Mexican culture that help to enhance the learning experience. Choose from three levels of intensity for your Spanish language class to select the option that meets your time availability and interests.

Enjoy three mini-adventures on one convenient tour. First, travel to the archeological site of Dzibilchaltun to learn how the Mayans used the site and area in everyday life. Then visit Corchito, a nature reserve with cenotes, trails, and rest areas. Finally, head for Progreso Beach to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch (not included).

Spend the day relaxing at a beautifully-restored Mexican hacienda. Travel back in time to the 19th century, learning about the production of the henequen agave from plant to fiber. The hacienda doubles as a hotel with lush gardens, a restaurant, and every amenity you can think of. Swim in the hacienda's private cenote and enjoy a traditional Yucatan lunch before returning to Merida.

The place we will visit is the hábitat of a large number of migratory birds and residentes with a huge extensión of Mangroves that are refuge and the place of feeding os flamencos, ducks, pelícanos, between many others, also you will enjoy having a hundred percent contact with nature

Experience the Yucatan’s nature and culture on this all-day guided adventure. Avoid the crowds of Chichen Itza and pedal to Mayapán, once the Mayan capital of the Yucatan. Take a walking tour through Mayapán’s temples, altars, and shrines, then head to the jungle and cool off in Nomozon Cenote and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch.

Honey and coconut are the perfect combination! Learn about honey production in Sinanché and visit the mangroves by boat in San Crisanto. Refresh yourself in a freshwater reserve and try the famous Huevos Motuleños in a local market. Finish the day under the palm trees by the sea.

Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of Campeche on an enriching full-day excursion from Merida. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel by luxury vehicle to the quaint village of Becal to admire its charming 17th-century church and the enormous monument dedicated to sombreros. Continue to Campeche, an ancient walled city on the rugged coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and gaze at the colossal fortress of Fuerte San Miguel, now a Mayan Archeological Museum. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, explore the historical district of the city, and see the impressive Campeche Cathedral before returning to Merida.

The bow was probably invented for use in hunting and was later adopted as an instrument of war. It was one of the first artillery samples. The arches finally ended up replacing the atlatl as the predominant projectile launching system.  

Travel to the modest village of Becal to visit a 17th-century church and learn about the process of making Panama hats from jipijapa, a fiber made from palm fronds. Then visit the ancient walled city of Campeche, which once served as a fortress to ward off pirate attacks from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before heading back to Merida.