Merida Tours

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.

 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"

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.

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

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.

Visit the best of Merida in one day, its pre-Hispanic history, its nature, enjoy delicious Yucatecan food, and get to know one of the most beautiful magical towns in Mexico.

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.

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.

Visit to Gothica Church in X'cunya, Yucatan. Visit to the haunted Hacienda Misné Balam Includes dinner, soft drinks and snacks, guide and tent with an inflatable mattress. We leave the community "El Paraíso" where we will head towards Misne Balam, a Hacienda Henequenera of those old times (1920). Later we will drive to the community of X'cunya to set up camp on the outskirts of Hacienda X'cunya in front of the beautiful Gothica Church "San Juan Bautista"

For adventure lovers: ride a bike to the amazing Cenote Xooch, where you'll have the cenote all to yourself to swim in. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house and stop in Izamal to discover this beautiful yellow town.

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).

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

We named it "Undiscovered Mayapan & Telchaquillo" due to a previous family trip. In this half-day tour we offer you a combination between the gorgeous archeological zone as it is Mayapán and this cozy and private cenote, will totally disconnect you for a while with the noisy city and stressful routine.

The city of the hills, located right in the center of the peninsula, could be the oldest colonial city, within which five pyramids stand, the main one is kinich kakmo, as well as the rabbit, kabul and izamatul, considered a colonial jewel , since all its buildings are painted yellow and the main attraction is the Izamal convent, which was built on Mayan pyramids, using the stones of this for its construction. Its founder Fray Diego de Landa, famous for having burned indigenous writings.

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.

We try to make a unique tour full of adventure with enough time for the client to fully enjoy their experience.

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 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.

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.

This tour is unique, since 3 destinations are visited, combining archeology, nature and culture in just one day.

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.

We will live the adventure of exploring 3 of the most beautiful cenotes in all of Mexico, while we learn about their history and why they are so important to the state of Yucatan. The cenotes of Santa Barbara in Homun, Yucatan famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The tour through the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small carts pulled by horses in an incredible flavor of adventure.

This incredible adventure begins when you are picked up in the center of Mérida at 09:00 a.m. Get to know Cuzama, famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The route through the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small horse-drawn carriages in an incredible flavor of adventure. Cuzamá famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The tour of the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small horse-drawn cars with an incredible flavor of adventure. You will visit 3 cenotes: Poolcocom, Cascabel and Chacksikin, the water is blue glass with quite deep visibility. After finishing these three cenotes you will have lunch and then return to the city of Merida.

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

Discover the richness of the Mayan communities by visiting the community of Ek Balam. Learn how to weave a hammock, sew, and prepare tortillas by hand. Discover the impressive X'Canché Cenote and the archaeological site of Ek Balam.

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.

◆ The Pyramid of the Chichen Itza ruins was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and the 2007 New World Wonders, and is a staple spot for tourists from all over the world. An English guide will explain the ruins! ◆ The Cenote Equill has attractive vine curtains that flow from the ceiling. There is no doubt that you will be able to take photogenic photos [Included] Lunch, 1 bottle of water [Not included] Entrance fee for each visit Ikil Cenote: Locker fee ($3 USD) Life jacket (about $2 USD) Drinks at lunch, tips [Tour Notes] At Cenote, you can swim after removing makeup and sunscreen. Only the folding stroller can be brought into the car. It is forbidden to bring large backpacks into the ruins. Bringing a video camera to the ruins costs 45 pesos. When a child swims, please be sure to bring a guardian with you and keep a close watch on your child.

Discover the great landscapes of Yucatan's east coast. Navigate through natural areas, walk through mangrove trails and sail in search of crocodiles on this thrilling day tour.

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!

Bushcraft is a popular term for wilderness survival skills. Bushcraft is about thriving in the natural environment, and the acquisition of the skills and knowledge to do so. Bushcraft skills include firecraft, tracking, hunting, fishing, shelter-building, navigation by natural means, the use of tools such as knives and axes, foraging, water sourcing, hand-carving wood, container construction from natural materials, and rope and twine-making, among others.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

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.

You will experience the authentic living of a Yucatecan by playing their games, building your Mayan toys and hearing of unique stories of their childhood in Merida.

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

Set sail in search of the the tarpon and the seabass. Take a sportfishing tour with Pedro, enjoy a ceviche at sea, stroll around San Felipe and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Venture into a place you’d otherwise have overlooked during this full-day ATV adventure to a 19th century Yucatán ghost town. Ideal for return visitors or travelers looking for an offbeat experience, skip crowded ruins for the abandoned town of Mismébalam before relaxing on the beach and taking advantage of an open bar and buffet lunch.

Discover the fascinating Mayan culture and history in this tour from Merida. Visit Ek Balam to explore the Mesoamerican agricultural system, swim in an amazing cenote, and discover the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Enjoy the perfect balance of culture and nature with this full-day ecotour.

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.

We will take you to a tourist parador where you will tour 3 cenotes of crystalline waters, to tour them, there are two options: the truck ride (cart pulled with horses on a rail), or by bike, which allows you to organize your time and learn more about the surroundings. Finishing the tour through the cenotes, we will drive you to the restaurant where you can rest and cool off.

We will start this beautiful day picking you up at the meeting point, the goal is arrive to Chichen Itza early, since is the most visited archaeological site. As soon as it´s open (8:00 am) we will have the chance to enjoy the place with less people, have better pictures and take advantage of the refreshing morning. We will stop in a convenience store to grab something to eat. Inside the archaeological site i will explain you the customs, history, and life of the mayan civilization and the city. Afterwards we will drive to a cenote (natural sinkholes) where we´ll have enough time to swimm and cool off in the crystal clear waters of this amazing natural ecosystem. Afterwards we will drive to a little town and eat in a local restaurant where we can find a great variaty of local food and vegetarian options as well. Then we will hit the road again towards north, this time we will visit the salt mines where we can observe the wonderful pink pools and the pink flamingos that inhabit in the biosphere reserve.