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Palacio Canton / Archaeological museum

Palacio Montejo

Xcanatun

Spring equinox at Dzibilchaltun

Hacienda Santa Cruz

Pool at Santa Cruz

Value Day trips for cruise passengers disembarking at Progreso.

I. Merida / Dzibilchaltun

Visit the landmarks of historic Mérida: Montejo Palace, the Cathedral, mural paintings by Ruiz Pacheco at City Hall, stroll along Montejo Boulevard lined with majestic 19th. century mansions: Palacio Cantón, Casas Camara, etc. Continue to the ancient Mayan city of Dzibilchaltún. Visit the museum, climb the pyramids and end the trip with a cooling dip at the cenote, or natural sink-hole.

Rate: $180 US dollars plus 16% Mexican taxes (VAT) per van, up to 7 passengers. Does not include entrance fees to archaeological site ($ 8 US for person; no charge for kids under 10).

II. Uxmal

This classic Mayan sites is one of the finest examples of Puuc architecture. Nested in the rolling hills of southern Yucatan, the Magicians Pyramid towers among the low rain forest. Visit the Governors Palace, the Nunnery and climb the Grand Pyramid.

Rate: $190 US dollars plus 16% Mexican taxes (VAT) per van, up to 7 passengers. Doest not include entrance fees to archaeological site ($ 11 US per person; no charge for kids under 10).

III.  Merida and Hacienda

After visiting the key landmarks in dowtown Merida (Montejo boulevard, the Cathedral, state building) continue south to Hacienda Santa Cruz Palomeque.  The henequen (agave plant) haciendas represent a key stage of the development of  late 19th. century  Yucatan.  Some haciendas have been restored into magnificent boutique hotels, the perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the near-by sights.

Rate: $180 US dollars plus 16% Mexican taxes (VAT) per van, up to 7 passengers.  Please add $30 US per person for the Hacienda visit, which includes: a welcome cocktail, touring the property, lunch with a domestic beer or soft drink, swimming at the pool.  

 IV. Chichen Itza

Visit one of the worlds best known Mayan sites. Chichen Itza reflects a strong architectural influence from the Toltecs in central Mexico. Walk along the impressive Ball Court, on of the largest in Mesoamerica. Visit the sacred sink hole, admire the "Castle" dedicated to sun-god Kukulcan, the Thousand Columns Temple, the Observatory.

Rate: $200 US dollars plus 16% Mexican taxes (VAT) per van, up to 7 passengers. Does not include entrance fess to archaeological site ($11 US per person; no charge for kids under 10).

Included on all day trips: ice box with bottled water and sodas to keep you comfortable at all times. If you choose day trips I or III we provide towels.  

Meeting point

Once you leave the ship, walk to the marine terminal.  Look for the free shuttle bus to Progreso.  The bus ride from the terminal building to the shuttle bus stop at the mainland takes about 9 minutes.  We will meet you at the shuttle bus stop with a sign with your name on it.  

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