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Valladolid: Mayan Cooking Class with 5 Dishes
Overview Immerse yourself in authentic Mayan cuisine with this hands-on cooking class in a rural community just outside Valladolid. Learn to prepare 5 traditional ancestral dishes including tzotobichay, sikil pák, píbil kaax, encamisado, and a traditional dessert. This experience takes place in Aldea X-Batun. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (1 review) Duration: 3 hours Price: $100 USD Provider: ALDEA XBATUN. Una Travesía Ancestral. Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Chichen Itza and Two Cenotes Day Tour from Cancun
Overview Perfect for those staying in Cancun or the Riviera Maya who want to experience the best of Yucatan state. This full-day adventure includes skip-the-line access to Chichén Itzá and swimming in two beautiful cenotes. While based from Cancun, this tour passes through Valladolid. Quick Facts Rating: 4.4/5 (7 reviews) Duration: 12 hours Price: $97 USD Provider: mygoodtours.com Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Historical and Cultural Tour in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Overview Delve into Mérida's rich historical and cultural heritage on this focused 3-hour small group tour. Your expert guide will explain the complex layers of history from ancient Mayan civilization through Spanish colonial period to modern Mexican identity. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews) Duration: 3 hours Price: $86 USD Provider: Eureka Mid Tours Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Mexico: Ancient Flavors and Yaxuna Maya Cultural Experience
Overview Immerse yourself in authentic Mayan cultural experience in the community of Yaxuna. This comprehensive tour offers deep cultural immersion including traditional cooking classes, cultural activities with local families, and ancient flavors using ingredients from the jungle. Quick Facts Rating: New Activity Duration: 11 hours Price: $161 USD Provider: Mexico Guided Experience Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Tour the Great City of Mérida, Yucatán
Overview Perfect for budget-conscious travelers, this affordable 2-hour walking tour provides an excellent introduction to Mérida's historic center. Visit museums, colonial buildings, and the main square with its magnificent Cathedral. This free, tip-based tour offers genuine local insights. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (1 review) Duration: 2 hours Price: $22 USD Provider: Free Walking tour by Gabriel Pech Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Mérida: Port of Progreso & Xcambo Mayan Ruins Tour
Overview Escape to the Gulf coast on this enriching day trip combining beach town charm with archaeological exploration. Visit the Port of Progreso and explore the lesser-known archaeological site of Xcambo, a pre-Columbian Mayan coastal city. This tour offers a refreshing alternative to inland ruins. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews) Duration: 6 hours Price: $97 USD Provider: BFast DMC Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Mérida Cooking Class, Taste of Yucatan
Overview Immerse yourself in Yucatecan culinary traditions with this comprehensive hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic traditional dishes including cochinita pibil, various salsas, and other specialties. Work alongside expert local cooks, grinding spices, making tortillas by hand, and mastering complex flavors. Quick Facts Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews) Duration: 5 hours Price: $95 USD Provider: Adventures Mexico Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Mérida: Montejo Boulevard and Historic Center Bike Tour
Overview Discover Mérida's elegant architecture and rich history on this leisurely bicycle tour. Cycle along the beautiful Paseo de Montejo, lined with magnificent mansions from the henequen boom. Continue to the historic center to explore colonial streets, plazas, and landmarks. This bike tour offers an active, eco-friendly way to experience the "White City." Quick Facts Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews) Duration: 2.5 hours Price: $38 USD Provider: Flip's Side of History Tours Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Merida: A Food Tour of Typical Yucatecan Cuisine
Overview Perfect for those short on time, this quick but comprehensive food tour packs maximum flavor into 90 minutes. Sample regional specialties like cochinita pibil, panuchos, salbutes, and other authentic dishes that define Yucatecan cuisine. Your expert guide will explain the cultural and historical context of each dish. Quick Facts Rating: 4.6/5 (53 reviews) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: $51 USD Provider: Yucatequita tours. Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Merida: Chichen Itza Cenote in a Mayan Community and Izamal
Overview Experience an authentic cultural journey visiting Chichén Itzá, swimming in a cenote within a genuine Mayan community, and exploring the magical yellow town of Izamal. This small group tour offers a more intimate and culturally immersive experience. The highlight is visiting a cenote located within a Mayan community, providing unique opportunities to interact with local families and learn about their traditions. Quick Facts Rating: 4.9/5 Duration: 8 hours Price: $75 USD Provider: ECOEXPEDITIONSMEXIKO Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
From Mérida: Discover Mayan Cenotes and the Spirit of Water
Overview Embark on a spiritual and natural journey exploring multiple Mayan cenotes while learning about the cultural and spiritual significance of water in Mayan cosmology. Swim in crystal-clear underground pools, marvel at stunning rock formations, and learn how cenotes were sacred to the ancient Maya. This tour combines natural beauty, cultural education, and spiritual reflection. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews) Duration: 8 hours Price: $65 USD Provider: AVENTURA EN EL MAYAB Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Street Food Walking Tour in Merida
Overview Explore Mérida's vibrant street food scene on this immersive 3-hour walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll taste authentic Yucatecan specialties and learn about the culinary traditions that make this region's food so unique. Visit local eateries, street vendors, and food markets while sampling a variety of dishes. This tour offers an insider's perspective on Mérida's food culture that goes beyond typical tourist restaurants. Quick Facts Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews) Duration: 3 hours Price: $69 USD Provider: Adventures Mexico Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Cook Yucatán Food with your Merida Mom! (PDF Included!)
Overview Experience an authentic Yucatecan cooking class in a local home where you'll learn to prepare traditional dishes with a Mérida local acting as your "Mérida Mom." This hands-on culinary experience teaches you the secrets of Yucatecan cuisine using traditional techniques and ingredients. Learn to make classic dishes like cochinita pibil, salsas, and other regional specialties. All recipe PDFs are included so you can recreate these delicious dishes at home. Quick Facts Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews) Duration: 5.5 hours Price: $85 USD Provider: Corazón del Mayab Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Uxmal: Mayan Archeological Tour, Hacienda Visit & Cave Swim
Overview Embark on a comprehensive archaeological and cultural journey. Pickup from your hotel in Mérida's historic center (8:00-8:30 AM), then direct transfer to Uxmal, the jewel of Mayan culture. Upon arrival at 9:30 AM, follow your expert guide through the most emblematic buildings including the Temple of the Fortune Teller, the Nuns' Quadrangle, the Governor's Palace, the House of the Turtles, and the Temple of the Macaws. Journey to Hacienda Mucuyché for a historical tour of this authentic 17th-century hacienda followed by swimming in 2 spectacular cenotes: "Carlota" and "Cenote Azul Maya." Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews) Duration: 9.5 [...]
From Mérida: Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil, and Lunch Tour
Overview Experience an unforgettable full-day adventure starting at 7:00 AM. Journey to Chichén Itzá (2-hour drive) where you'll spend 2 hours touring this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a certified guide, visiting the Caracol Observatory, the Osario, the Market, the Group of a Thousand Columns, the Castle, the Mayan ball court, Tzompantli, Venus Platform, and the Sacred Cenote. Then head to Cenote Ik Kil (15 minutes away) where you can enter directly with provided bracelets and swim in this spectacular cenote for 1.5 hours – life jackets mandatory, water shoes recommended. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with Mexican dishes at [...]
Merida: Chichen Itza, Cenote, Food Experience & Izamal Tour
Overview Discover the Yucatan's highlights on this exceptional full-day tour departing early morning from Mérida. Beat the crowds at Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with skip-the-line access and a professional licensed tour guide who will unveil the mysteries of these ancient Mayan ruins without the heat and crowds – perfect for photography. Visit and swim in a private cenote discovered by a family with Mayan heritage in their backyard – an underground cenote with stalactites and columns shaped by nature over thousands of years. Enjoy an authentic food experience as they cook and prepare traditional Yucatecan cuisine with [...]
From Mérida: Uxmal and Amazing Cenotes Guided Tour with Lunch
Overview Join a certified guide on an adventure-filled day exploring ancient Mayan ruins and stunning cenotes. Visit Uxmal, the most impressive and best-preserved city of the Puuc route, where you'll discover hidden engravings and sculptures that most visitors never see. After the 90-110 minute guided tour, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local lonchería where Mayan women prepare authentic regional dishes. Then venture to a little-known cave cenote where prehistoric animal bones and Mayan artifacts have been discovered. Swim in its crystal-clear waters and explore stunning underground caverns. This hidden gem requires traveling on dirt roads, but it's one of [...]
Tour the Great City of Mérida, Yucatán
Overview Perfect for budget-conscious travelers, this affordable 2-hour walking tour provides an excellent introduction to Mérida's historic center. Visit museums, colonial buildings, and the main square with its magnificent Cathedral. This free, tip-based tour offers genuine local insights. Quick Facts Rating: 5.0/5 (1 review) Duration: 2 hours Price: $22 USD Provider: Free Walking tour by Gabriel Pech Ready to Book? Book this tour on GetYourGuide →
Ruta Puuc: Complete Visiting Guide
Plan the Ruta Puuc from Mérida: Uxmal plus Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak & Labná, with hours, 2025 fees, route map tips, what to bring, and how to tour or self-drive.
Cenote Xlacah – Sacred Swimming in Mérida
Cenote Xlacah is one of the most accessible and family-friendly cenotes near Mérida, offering crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and relaxation.
