The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food
Overview
Our departure from the meeting point will be 6 50 am, and our arrival to the archaeological site will be just when is recently open.
Discover the history of Uxmal, the most important mayan city located in the only hilly area of the Yucatan Peninsula known in the mayan language as Puuc region, and whose main god was Chaac the god of the rain. The Puuc style stands out among other styles due to the unique and complicated carvings located in the upper parts of the mayan buildings.
Walk and explore the temples with a professional licensed tourguide who will unveil the secrets of their success.
In the cenote you will enjoy the crystal clear freshwater located in a maya community. Cenotes are unique ecosystems of the Yucatan Peninsula
Finally we will enjoy the home made flavors of a delicious meal visiting a family with mayan heritage, they will prepare the meals upon our arrival at their home with fresh ingredients
back to Merida between 2 and 3 pm
What's Included
- Lunch Home made lunch, vegetarian and vegan options
- Bottled water
- Tarifa de entrada en el cenote
- Guia de turista profesional
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your stay with zip code 97000. (let us know your stay address or hotel and we will let you know pick up time one day before the tour via email
- Uxmal ticket fee
Meeting and Pickup
All Hotels and homes within ZIP CODE 97000 (CENTRO AREA PICK UP INCLUDED) We will let you know one day before the pick up time ( around 8 pm by email)
What To Expect
Discover the history of the maya site of Uxmal avoiding the crowds, our early start will guarantee a extraodinary experience sorrounded by lush nature. Our professional licensed tour guide will explain the secrets of this maya city, swimm in a cenote off the beaten path located in a maya community and enjoy the flavors of the home made meal with a local maya family.
We starting at 7 am at the meeting point Cathedral San Idelfonso located in the central main square of Merida.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Home made lunch, vegetarian and vegan options.
- Bottled water.
- tarifa de entrada en el cenote.
- Guia de turista profesional.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up and drop off at your stay with zip code 97000. (let us know your stay address or hotel and we will let you know pick up time one day before the tour via email.
- Uxmal ticket fee.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchHome made lunch, vegetarian and vegan options
- Bottled water
- Tarifa de entrada en el cenote
- Guia de turista profesional
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your stay with zip code 97000. (let us know your stay address or hotel and we will let you know pick up time one day before the tour via email
- Uxmal ticket fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
