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Yucatan, MEXICOTravel through 4500 years of Mayan history in 5 days
For groups of 18 or more
Until May, 2017
Escape the Urban pace!
Escorted by Hannah Enkerlin
The Maya are an indigenous people of
Mexico and Central America who have
continuously inhabited the lands comprising
modern-day Yucatan. Dating back to 2600
BC
In the modern age the Maya still farm the
same lands and travel the same rivers as
their ancestors did from the north in the
Yucatan down to Honduras. The claim that
the Maya somehow vanished, simply because
their cities were found abandoned, is not
only inaccurate but insulting to the over six
million Maya who carry on the traditions of
their ancestors.
The Mayan land, whose millennial
culture is the beginning and origin
of Yucatan, is appreciated national
and internationally for all its
natural richness, history and
culture.
The Yucatan people, are known for
their kindness and hospitality. For
them, it is always a pleasure to host
every visitor and open their doors so
we can enjoy all the treasures: the
antique civilizations, the culture, the
gastronomy, the history, the
traditions, the amazing landscapes,
the beaches, the magical towns.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of HumanityTraditional Mexican cuisine is a comprehensive cultural model comprising farming,
ritual practices, age-old skills and culinary techniques. The basis of the system is
founded on corn, beans and chili. Do not leave without tasting a delicious lime soup,
panuchos, papadzules, cochinita pibil, unremarkable stuffed cheese and handmade
ice cream.
THURSDAY MAY, 18
Meet & Greet at the Airport in Merida, transfer to the hotel
Later in the evening, we will ride a "calesa” (horse drawn carriage) to
enjoy Paseo de Montejo, the product of a brief period when the French
controlled Mexico and built a Grand Boulevard lined my mansions. 3#112
in Tripadvisor In Park of Santa Lucia, with live music, we will enjoy
dinner in the Apoala Restaurant. Hotel transfer.
TRANSFER AIRPORT + HOTEL + DINNER AT APOALA + HOTEL
FRIDAY MAY, 19
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Hacienda
Sotuta de Peon. When touring we will literally travel
in time, transported on wooden platforms called
"trucks", that are pulled by "mules“.
We will witness the process, step by step of the
transformation of Henequen (or Green Gold, as it
was known throughout the region), from plant to
fiber and from fiber to final product. Add to this the
secret attraction, the Cenote or beautiful
underground river of crystalline waters. Take time
to take a refreshing swim at the end of the tour.
Time to eat at the Hacienda.
Voted #2/112 things to do in Yucatan
TOUR HACIENDA SOTUTA DE PEON + TOUR
HACIENDA YAXCOPOIL + DINNER AT BEACH
CLUB IN TELCHAC
FRIDAY MAY, 19
In the afternoon we will travel to Hacienda
Yaxcopoil, now converted into a private museum,
which seeks to show with the greatest
truthfulness and simplicity, the spaces and
furnishings used in times of splendor, late 1800.
Return to the hotel. In the evening, board the
bus to a Beach Club in Telchac where we will
have a private dinner with live marimba music.
Return to the hotel
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SATURDAY MAY, 20
Breakfast at your hotel
Travel to Uxmal, considered
one of the most powerful and
striking cities of Mayan culture.
The most important buildings
you will visit are the Sorcerer’s
Pyramid, Nun’s Quadrangle, the
Ball Court and the Governor's
Palace.
#1/112 things to do in Yucatan
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF UXMAL + CHOCOLATE
MUSEUM + DINNER AT YUCATAN COUNTRY CLUB
SATURDAY MAY, 20
The Chocolate Museum has an
interactive approach. The guides will
show us how to prepare chocolate with
one of the ancestral recipes so we can
enjoy a freshly brewed drink, mixed
with the ingredients of our choice.
SATURDAY MAY, 20 Return to Merida. In the evening,
board the tour bus to the pristine
Yucatan Country Club, voted as the
Best Place to live in Mexico, for a
delicious dinner. Return to the hotel
SUNDAY MAY, 21
After breakfast at your hotel,
depart to visit Chichen Itza, World
Heritage Site by UNESCO on 1988
and one of the seven new wonders
of the world since 2007.
TOUR CHICHEN ITZA + IZAMAL
SUNDAY MAY, 21
You will have time to eat in
Izamal, the city of the "Three
Cultures“: Prehispanic, Colonial
and Contemporary stages. Among
its main attractions are the
Franciscan Convent of San
Antonio de Padua, the Museum of
Mexican Folk Art and the pyramid
of Kinich Kak Mo, which
translates as “Guacamaya de
Fuego”.
MONDAY MAY, 22
The trip ends with a transfer to
Merida’s International Airport for
your flight home, or why not
spend a few more days in
Yucatan or elsehere.
Yucatan will miss you !
TRANSFER HOTEL/AIRPORT
Tour Inclusions
Tour escort Hannah Enkerlin plus guide-driver
4 night accommodation, double occupancy (Hyatt or similar)
4 Breakfasts, 3 dinners taxes & gratuities
Private coach throughout Yucatan
Admission tickets, highway fees, parking fees, gasoline
Happy surprises
Tour Exclusions
International airfare
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone,
shopping, alcoholic drinks, etc.)
Meals not described in the itinerary
Out of country medical ＆ trip
cancellation insurance. (Mexi-Can
Holidays can assist with this)
What to bring ?Average weather for Merida: It has a hot semi-arid and steppe
climate, characterised by daily highs around 36 degrees Celsius
dropping below 32 degrees Celsius. Daily low temperatures around
23 degrees Celsius
Travel Light according to the above
Don’t forget your walking shoes, bathing suit and dental floss!!!!!
PriceUSD $ 1250 per person based on twin share, on current exchange rates and subject to change
A non-refundable deposit of USD $300 is due a time of booking
Final balance is due 2 months prior to arrival
Small group tour.
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1 cad = $15.35 Mexican pesos (Dec. 6, 2016)
Contact Us:
For more information or to book, please contact Hannah at
(604)685-3375 or (604)616-1641 or
Distances:
Airport – Hotel 10K
Hotel – Golf Course 20K
Sotuta de Peon – 32K
Yaxcopoil 35K
Uxmal – 80K
Chichen Itza – 125K