MAYAN EXPEDITIONS IV
Cancún — Valladolid — Ek Balam — Celestun — Uxmal— Mani — Ticul — Kabah – Izamal — Chichen Itza — Mérida
05 Days / 04 Nights
One of the most complete tours in Mexico, we will get to know the Mayan Culture, the historical cities of the Peninsula and the natural beauty of this region, a trip like no other
DAY 1. CANCÚN / VALLADOLID / EK BALAM /MÉRIDA
from Cancun to Merida; on the way we will visit VALLADOLID as part censor known as Buey Puluu Ku, They were replaced every 20 years and buried in the temples of our days; this is the second largest city in the state of Yucatan founded in 1543. At 22 kms. to the north you will make an interesting visit to EK BALAM; this is one of the last Mayan cities to be discovered; its name means the -Star of the Jaguar- the city shows the monumental architecture, walls, stelae and the so called hieroglyphic serpents and statues skillfully carved in stone blocks. Continuation to MERIDA
DAY 02. CELESTUN / MÉRIDA
Breakfast. Excursion to CELESTUN to admire the pink flamingos as one of the largest varieties of birds in the world; in this experience you will use a small boat and have time for swimming. Return to Merida. Lodging
DAY 3. UXMAL / MANI / TICUL / KABAH
Breakfast. Departure to Uxmal, on the way you will visit the route of the churches; MANI, place where idols and Mayan books were destroyed in times of the conquest. TICUL city of the clay and leather workers. Light and sound show in UXMAL (optional). Lodging.
DAY 4. UXMAL / KABAH / IZAMAL / CHICHÉN ITZÁ
Breakfast. Visit to UXMAL and KABAH early in the morning. The priestess seems to worship images of snakes. These two cities were part of the “Puuc Region” characterized by the prominence of “Chaac”, the god of rain, who is venerated, conjured and evoked through the magical repetition of images. We will head to IZAMAL to visit this picturesque colonial city where time seems to have stopped. The city’s convent has the second largest atrium in the world after St. Peter’s in the Vatican. Drive to CHICHEN ITZA to enjoy the sound and light show (optional). Overnight.
DAY 5. CHICHÉN ITZÁ / CANCÚN
Breakfast. CHICHEN ITZA: The “Mouth of the well of the Itzaes” with its impressive constructions; the splendid Castillo or Pyramid of Kukulcan is a great example of the advanced civilization that lived there, the ball court, the observatory and the sacred well will take your breath away. Afterwards, return trip to Cancun and final drop off.
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