The closest departure to Chichen Itza! Explore the ruins with a local Yucatecan historian guide, then visit artisan workshops and hidden hacienda cenotes. A deeply cultural experience.
Tour Highlights
- Shortest drive to Chichen Itza
- Local Yucatecan historian guide
- Visit a restored hacienda
- Swim in a hacienda cenote
- Artisan workshop visit
- Authentic regional cuisine
Tour Itinerary
Mérida Pickup
Depart from your hotel in central Mérida.
Chichen Itza Tour
Expert-guided tour with local historian.
Hacienda Visit
Explore a restored colonial hacienda.
Cenote & Lunch
Swim in a private hacienda cenote and enjoy lunch.
Return to Mérida
Drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
Included
- Round-trip transport from Mérida
- Yucatecan historian guide
- Chichen Itza entrance
- Hacienda cenote visit
- Traditional lunch
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Artisan purchases
Departure Cities
Meeting Point
Pickup from central Mérida hotels
Traveler Reviews
Increíble tour desde Mérida
"Being so close to Chichen Itza from Mérida made the day so relaxed. We arrived before the crowds and had time to really absorb the history. The guide's passion for Mayan culture was infectious. Highly recommend the Mérida departure."
Mexico City • 2025-12-20
Great tour, long day
"The tour itself was excellent — knowledgeable guide, delicious lunch in Valladolid, and the cenote was beautiful. Only reason for 4 stars is the 2.5-hour drive each way from Cancun. Consider staying in Valladolid if possible."
Miami, FL • 2025-12-01
Perfect family day trip
"Traveled with our kids (8 and 11) and the guide kept them engaged with stories about Mayan ball games and astronomy. The cenote swim was their favorite part. Family-friendly pace, not rushed at all."
Chicago, IL • 2025-11-15
