Historical & Water Adventure: Chichen Itza & Cenote from Merida

Leave Mérida to go to one of the 7 new wonders of the world, Chichen Itzá, an enigmatic city and ceremonial center of the Mayan people. Chichen Itza is a place that you cannot miss!

Chichen Itzá, which in Mayan means "Mouth of the well of the water sorcerers" is an enigmatic city and ceremonial center of significant influence in the Mayan people. Get to know everything about this incredible archaeological site and its ancient history.

First, head directly to Chichén Itzá from Mérida, and during the ride, admire the Mexican culture. The guide will start telling you a bit about the Mayan's and their history, so be ready once arriving at Chichén Itzá in the morning, before the crowds and heat arrive.

Be able to admire the perfection of “El Castillo”, which due to its mathematical calculations, astronomical, calendrical and religious make this construction the masterpiece of the Mayan culture. Also visit the largest field where the pre-Hispanic ball game was played; an ancient Mayan astronomical observatory known as El Caracol; and the temple of the Warriors.

Have free time to visit some other areas and explore this unique archaeological site in the Mayan world, which has the protection of UNESCO.

After visiting Chichen Itzá, taste a delicious Mexican buffet lunch and recharge energies before heading to the Cenote.

Do not forget to bring your swimsuit and a towel, because the next stop will be a beautiful cenote where you will enjoy its magical and warm waters where you can bathe and cool off from the heat.

We will finish the tour by returning to Mérida, to the meeting point from which we left.