Day 1 – Cancun – Playa del Carmen

Once you arrive at Cancun International Airport you will be transferred to the hotel in Playa del Carmen. After your check-in you can enjoy free time at the city center.

Day 2 – Playa del Carmen – Ek Balam – Chichen Itza – Merida

After having breakfast at the hotel, prepare yourself to visit one of the the least explored archaeological sites: Ek Balam, which the legend is the Black Jaguar, the Maya God that protected the city. Afterwards we will move to the most important Mayan ruin of the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza, known also as “One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World”. Absolutely the most visited archaeological site in the peninsula of Yucatan, due to its extraordinary architecture beauty and its geographical location, Chichen Itza was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula. The fusion of mayan centers construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan – Toltec civilization in Yucatan. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors’ Temple “El Castillo” and the circular observatory known as “El Caracol”. Afterword we will be visiting one of the famous Cenotes in the area and later we will continue our trip to Merida, capital town of the Yucatan State, where you can enjoy a walk downtown and delight with the traditional Mexican cuisine in a typical restaurant.

Day 3 – Merida – Uxmal – Merida

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the archeological site of Uxmal, the most important of “Ruta Puuc”, to discover its most famous temple “La Casa del Adivino” and learn about another Mayan era, their culture and traditions and the way they used to live. At the end of the visit we will be returning to the hotel, to enjoy a guided city tour, including visits to the historical center and the popular Plaza Mayor y Casa de Montejo.

Day 4 – Merida – Coba – Tulum – Riviera May

On the last day you will enjoy the guided tour to Coba and Tulum archeological sites. The first one is located in the heart of Mayan Jungle and has the highest pyramid of the area. Unique in that, only a few of its estimated 6,500 structures have been uncovered, but the ones that have been are graceful and impressive. Here you can climb Nohoc-Mul, the major temple, which is around 130 feet tall and 120 steps to the top, from which you can enjoy the impressive view of the surrounding jungle. The second one is located on the Mayan Riviera coast, just in front of the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea. The most spectacular aspect of this ruins is its location on a cliff overlooking the brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The name Tulum means “wall”, referring to the fact that Tulum was a walled city, protected on one side by cliffs facing the sea and on the
other by a wall of about 12 feet in height. Tulum served also as a trading port. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Riviera Maya for accommodations at the hotel of your choice.