Mexico
Mexico Road Trip – Yucatan Haciendas
Description
Discover the fascinating world of the Yucatán Peninsula on this 5-day tour of Mexico, staying in authentic haciendas. Your journey through Mexico will take you from Cancun to the most important Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Tulum, while you experience the history of the golden henequen era up close in former sisal haciendas.
What awaits you
This tour of Mexico offers you a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature. You'll stay in charming haciendas that were once the centre of sisal production and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Maya culture. Visit world-famous archaeological sites like Chichen Itza and Uxmal, explore the colonial jewel of Izamal with its yellow buildings, and experience the vibrant capital, Merida. In Celestun, you'll take a boat trip for flamingo watching, while crystal-clear cenotes invite you for a refreshing swim. The Cacao Eco-Museum will reveal the secrets of chocolate making, and at Hacienda Sotuta de Peon, you'll learn all about traditional henequen processing.
Your route at a glance
Start your Mexican tour with a visit to the lesser-known Mayan site of Ek Balam, before reaching the enchanting yellow colonial town of Izamal.
Day 2: Izamal - Merida - Celestun - Hacienda Sotuta de Peon
Explore the vibrant capital city of Mérida, take a boat trip for flamingo watching in Celestun, and settle into your first hacienda.
Day 3: Hacienda Sotuta de Peon - Uxmal - Cacao Eco-Museum
Visit the impressive Maya site of Uxmal and learn all about chocolate production at the Cacao Eco-Museum.
Day 4: Hacienda Sotuta de Peon - Chichen Itza - Cenote
Visit the wonder of the world, Chichen Itza, and then cool off in a crystal-clear cenote.
Day 5: Chichen Itza - Valladolid - Coba - Tulum - Cancun/Riviera Maya
Discover colonial Valladolid, explore the Mayan ruins of Coba, and end your tour at the spectacular coastal ruins of Tulum.
Highlights of this trip
- Authentic hacienda stays in former sisal plantations with historical charm
- Mayan World Wonder Chichen Itza and other important archaeological sites such as Uxmal, Coba and Tulum
- Flamingo Watching in Celestun on a private boat trip through the nature reserve
- Colonial pearls like the yellow Izamal, the vibrant capital Merida and the charming Valladolid
- Cenote experience with a bath in crystal-clear freshwater caves
- Hacienda Tour Sotuta de Peon with insights into traditional henequen processing
- Kakao Eco-Museum with tasting and insights into chocolate making
Services
- English-speaking tour guide
- 4 nights in haciendas
- Daily American Breakfast
- 2 Dinners at the Hacienda
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All admissions according to the programme
- Private Boat Trip Celestun
- Hacienda Tour Sotuta de Peon
This varied Mexico tour offers you the perfect opportunity to experience the highlights of the Yucatán Peninsula in authentic haciendas. From mystical Maya temples to the colonial gems of the peninsula – an unforgettable journey through Mexico's cultural heart awaits you.
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