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Discover Yucatan - group tour Itinerary
Arrival in Cancun International Airport, transportation to our hotel "Maria de la Luz" in Valladolid Day 2: Valladolid - Chichen Itzá Early in the morning we are going to Chichen Itzá, the only Mayan site most strongly influenced by Toltec pearls of architecture - the largest ball court in the world of Maya and the temple of Kuculkan, both being true pearls of architecture. Then we will experience Ek Balama, the sensation of the recent years. An entrance to the temple was found during excavations, the sacred entrance of demons that leads directly to the underworld! Afterwards you can swim in Dzitnup cenote, whose crystal clear water will revive you. Hotel in Valladolid María del la Luz or something similar.
Day 3: Valladolid - Izamal -Mérida From Valladolid we travel through Izamal- also known as the yellow city, since almost all of the buildings there are painted yellow. A catholic church built over the highest Mayan temple - we are headed towards Mérida. Accommodation in Hotel Caribe Mérida or something similar. Mérida city tour; you will have a chance to admire the beautiful colonial architecture, the famous Paseo Montejo with many significant monuments as well as the large market where you can experience the typical life of Mexicans. Free time in the afternoon. Accommodation in hotel Caribe or something similar. Day 5: Uxmal - Edzna - Campeche These archeological sites are known for their highly developed architecture. Uxmal, meaning "three times built " in the ancient Mayan language, is one of the greatest and most significant cities of the Yucatan peninsula. In Edzna you will discover another colonial jewel "the palace of five stories". In 1540 it was the first city established by the Spaniards on the Yucatan peninsula, which later became a very important harbor. Accommodation in hotel López or something similar. Early in the morning we are headed to Palenque, where we will have a siesta in the swimming pool of our hotel. Afterwards we will discover the Mayan ruins lit by the afternoon sunshine and with only a few tourists wandering around. The temple of inscriptions, the palace and the complex of the crucifix temples make this site unique. Accommodation in hotel Villas Kin Ha. Day 7: Palenque - Cascadas de Agua Azul - Misol Ha Today we will visit two big waterfalls Misol ha and Cascadas de Agua Azul, where the natural beauty of the region will impress you. We stay again in Palenque. Day 8: Palenque - Becan - Chicana - Xpujil Today you will visit three further Maya sites that represent "Rio Bec" architectural style. It is very different from the rest of the sites we have visited before. Double pyramids, large piazzas and fortresses in the shape of a defensive wall with the drainage canal around the city. Accommodation in hotel Debliz Xpujil. Day 9: Xpujil - Kohunlich - Laguna Bacalar The original name of the archeological site of Kohunlich is not known. In English it is called "Cohume Ridge"- hill covered with cobrush. An archeologist Victor Segovia, who discovered and explored this site, named it Kohunlich. From Kohunlich we continue to Laguna de Bacalar, where we can enjoy an amazing view from our hotel: the lagoon in the sunset. Accommodation in hotel Laguna. Today, as an optional activity, we can either enjoy a boat ride around the lagoon or we can spend some time swimming in its waters. Accommodation in hotel Laguna. Day 11: Bacalar - Tulúm - Playa del Carmen On our way to Playa del Carmen we will stop in Tulúm. In the Mayan language Túlum means "wall or fence". Three sides of this site are surrounded by a fortress, the fourth one is protected by an impressive cliff facing the Caribbean Sea. The name "Zama" also means "dawn". Due to the geographical location of this site one can watch the sunrise daily. Either transportation to the airport or continuation of your journey. |
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