Mayan Adventure: Mérida & Cancún

Alejandra Galvan

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Mayan civilization in Mérida and Cancún. Immerse yourself in ancient wonders, vibrant culture, and breathtaking beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Mérida

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Viator

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Mérida

$106

$ 2

Striking, modern Mayan cultural museum with many exhibits of art, handicrafts & history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

20 - 24 min

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Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$87

8 - 11 min

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Tree-dotted park popular for its fruit & vegetable market, with food stalls & an ornate church.

No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Opened in 1999, this modern cultural center offers a planetarium, art exhibits & film screenings.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Discovering Mérida's Rich Heritage

$111

$ 3

City space with a monument to former president Benito Juárez, overlooked by a colonial-era church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Museo de Antropología e Historia / Palacio Cantón

The rotating exhibits in this lavish museum examine the region's cultural heritage.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$96

5 - 6 min

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No time set

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán

Elegant 1890s government building with an arcaded courtyard & murals on key local events & people.

No time set

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Free

2 - 3 min

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No time set

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Free

2 - 3 min

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No time set

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Museum featuring exhibits on the history of Mérida from Mayan times to the present.

No time set

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Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Culinary Delights in Mérida

$105

$ 5

City square with benches, shade trees, nearby food vendors & views of a nearby historic church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly since 1965 at this park.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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5 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$90

4 - 5 min

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No time set

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11 - 16 min

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No time set

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Free

8 - 10 min

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No time set

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Free

3 - 4 min

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No time set

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Free

10 - 15 min

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No time set

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Free

5 - 8 min

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No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2453 In total

Activities & Food:$2415

Transport:$39

Trip to Cancún

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Viator

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Mérida

$482

$ 19

Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

48 - 58 min

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Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$54

9 - 11 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$87

6 - 9 min

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Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.

No time set

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Immersive pirate-themed show onboard replica ships with music & stunts, plus a bar & dinner options.

No time set

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$300

15 - 18 min

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Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.

No time set

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9 - 11 min

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Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.

No time set

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Free

5 - 8 min

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No time set

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Free

2 - 3 min

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No time set

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Free

10 - 12 min

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White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.

No time set

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.

No time set

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.

No time set

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$38

Day 2Discovering Mérida's Rich Heritage

$846

$ 11

Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito

Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun

Theme park built around Mexican culture, customs, music & food on gondolas through the Mayan jungle.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$375

8 - 10 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$96

24 - 29 min

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Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.

No time set

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$38

6 - 8 min

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Long strip of white sand open to the public, with strong waves, showers & jet ski rentals.

No time set

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Speed Boat, Snorkel & Mayan Experience

Speedboat rides, reef diving trips & guided jungle walks from a popular coastal tour center.

No time set

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$300

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Culinary Delights in Mérida

$765

$ 3

Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$312

5 - 8 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$90

36 - 44 min

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Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$363

Budget breakdown: $2453 In total

Activities & Food:$2415

Transport:$39