Progreso Dzibichaltun Mayan Ruins, with Merida Sightseeing and Beach Break Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso cruise ship terminal! 
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation! 
• Guided visit to the ruins with a bilingual English-speaking excursion guide! 
• Entrance fee to Dzibilchaltun Mayan ruins included! 
• Scenic sightseeing along the way! 
• Discover Merida the capital city of the Mayan World!
• Visit the biggest craft market "Garcia Rejon"!
• Beach Break at Vistamar Beach Club!

Come get away from the crowded cruise ship excursions and explore the ruins, Merida City, and more! For this excursion, it's a short 5 to 10 minutes walk to meet your friendly guide at the end of the duty-free shops. Once you meet your guide and are comfortably onboard the air-conditioned transportation your day of exploring and sightseeing will begin.  

As you head out to the Mayan Ruins, your guide will go over the plan for the day and share some information and a little history of the Mayan culture.  If you have any questions,  be sure to have them ready and your cameras handy. Once you arrive at Dzibilchaltun and get checked in, you will head out to explore the structures and learn more about the Mayan culture. 

Dzibilchaltun, pronounced "d-zeeble-chal-toon", are ruins situated just south of Progreso. The impressive ruins are lesser-known than Chacchoben, hence there are fewer crowds! One of the most famous structures is the Temple of the Seven Dolls. It was given this name for the seven small dolls found when archaeologists discovered the ruins in the 1950s. One of the unique features of the Temple is the position in which the Mayans constructed the building. The Temple is situated so that on the day of the Spring Equinox, the sun rises and shines directly through one temple window and out the other. 

After exploring the ruins, it's time to head to the " White City of  Merida". With its unique architecture, you will discover places like Paseo de  Montejo, Teatro Peon Contreras, La Cathedral de San Idelfonso, Casa Montejo, and Plaza Grande, just to mention a few places. You will also visit the biggest local crafts and  Bazar market where you can browse the lovely handcraft open-air market and shop for the perfect, one-of-a-kind souvenir. 

After sightseeing the White City, it's time for a beach break at Vistamar Beach Club. As you arrive at the beach club, the friendly staff with greet you with a welcome drink and a snack. The club has all you need, such as lounge chairs,  a freshwater swimming pool, hammocks, a secluded beach, free internet, and more to make relax. There is also a restaurant where you are able to purchase food and drinks, at your own expense. 

After your adventurous day comes to an end, your guide will take you back to your Progreso cruise ship pier. 

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso cruise ship terminal.
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
• Guided visit to the ruins with a bilingual English-speaking excursion guide.
• Entrance fee to Dzibilchaltun Mayan ruins included.
• Scenic sightseeing along the way.
• Discover Merida the capital city of the Mayan World.
• Visit the biggest craft market "Garcia Rejon".
• Beach Break at Vistamar Beach Club.

Excursion Notes

• We recommend bringing along sunblock, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a camera, and cash for souvenirs.
• Excursion duration may fluctuate depending on crowds and the cruise ship's time in Progreso cruise ship port.

Where we meet

For this Progreso Dzibichaltun Mayan Ruins with Beach Break Excursion, you will meet your transportation within walking distance of your cruise ship. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Some walking over uneven surfaces is part of this excursion, and it may not be suitable for guests with walking disabilities.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.