Cultural Merida

After breakfast, we will head to the village of Uman. With its 16th century church, the San Francisco de Asis Church. We will then continue the trip to Uxmal. This archaeological site has spectacular palaces, 15 groups of buildings, including the Adivino Pyramid and the Palacio del Gobernador considered one of the most beautiful constructions in the Americas. We will then head to the Hacienda San Pedro Ochil. This is one of the seven haciendas that at the end of the 19th century produced henequen fibres. Here you can see henequen, the original machinery, fireplace and chapel of the hacienda, see how artisans work inside the workshops or visit the small museum of folk art. Jewellers work in their stores while women weave hammocks and embroider the white cotton dresses called huipiles. We will then head back to the hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, we will set out for Oxkintok, meaning “three days of burning,” in the Mayan language. It is considered one of the most important settlements in the northern Yucatan and, possibly the oldest in the central Puuc region. Its location controlled the flow of commercial goods from the south to connect with other contemporary cultures.

Continue with the trip you will stop at Maxcanu village located just 15 minutes outside of Oxkintok, visit the main square and the church dedicated to Saint Michael Archangel, here you will be amazed at the altarpiece made by Miguel Cabrera, who was a local painter, characterized by being one of the greatest exponents of the Viceroyalty’s Baroque painting. We will go to the Hacienda Santa Rosa for lunch and then transfer to Becal, this village is famous for the Panama hats made of jipi-japa fibre. In the afternoon we will return to the hotel in Merida. 

After breakfast, we will head out to the Celestun Reserve, which is home to the stunning pink as well as more than 170 resident and migratory bird species that inhabit the area. We can also see crocodiles in the marshes, the green hawksbill and loggerhead turtles laying their eggs. We will have the time to relax on a secluded, pristine beach before we head back to Merida.

Today we will head out on a cultural city tour which will take us back in time. This “white City” maintains its character with its old paved streets and impressive buildings such as the Merida main Cathedral built in 1561, Casa de Montejo, government palace, municipal palace, theatres, parks and markets. Also, the local cuisine is a must, as these Yucatecan dishes are world-renowned! 

Today is the final day of the tour and we will take you to the airport for your flight back home or onto your next exciting destination, taking home with you, incredible memories of your Yucatan adventure.