7-Hour Chichen Itza and Río Lagartos Tour with Las Coloradas
About This Tour
Learn about the ancient Mayan civilization at Chichen Itza, one of the New Wonders of the World, on this full-day journey from Mérida. Continue to Las Coloradas...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Merida, Chichen Itza, Río Lagartos · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: The meeting point is at the Cathedral of Mérida city, in front of the main square.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Cold purified water
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Entrance fees to Chichen Itza and the cenote
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Chichen Itza, Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Cenote
Meet your tour guide at the meeting point and begin the tour. The goal is to arrive at Chichen Itza early, since it is the most visited site in the area. At that time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the site with fewer people, take better pictures, and make the most of the refreshing morning. You can bring your breakfast, and you will also stop at a convenience store to grab something to eat. Meet your tour guide at the meeting point and begin the tour. The goal is to arrive at Chichen Itza early, since it is the most visited site in the area. At that time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the site with fewer people, take better pictures, and make the most of the refreshing morning. You can bring your breakfast, and you will also stop at a convenience store to grab something to eat. Head inside the archaeological site, where the guide will explain the importance of the city and the Mayan civilization. Head inside the archaeological site, where the guide will explain the importance of the city and the Mayan civilization. Continue to Temozón town for lunch, where you will find a great variety of local food as well as vegetarian options. Continue to Temozón town for lunch, where you will find a great variety of local food as well as vegetarian options. Hit the road again toward Río Lagartos to visit the salt mines in Las Coloradas. Hit the road again toward Río Lagartos to visit the salt mines in Las Coloradas. Take amazing pictures of the pink pools and the pink flamingos that inhabit the Río Lagartos biosphere reserve. Take amazing pictures of the pink pools and the pink flamingos that inhabit the Río Lagartos biosphere reserve. Stop at an unspoiled beach near Las Coloradas. Stop at an unspoiled beach near Las Coloradas. Halt at a cenote on your way back to Mérida, where you will have the chance to swim in its crystal-clear water. Halt at a cenote on your way back to Mérida, where you will have the chance to swim in its crystal-clear water. Head back to Mérida. Head back to Mérida.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso, Calle 58, Centro, Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico · Tour start: Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
