Private Tour Izamal, Pyramids and Mayan Handicraft Workshop

Let yourself be enchanted by the charms of this magical town painted in yellow. Discover its pyramids located within the colonial city as you wander through its cobblestone alleys. Along the way, uncover the ancestral secrets of one of the Great Mayan Master Artisans of Mexico and savor the best traditional cuisine in town. - ⁠Discover Mayan, colonial, and contemporary history in this Magic Town - ⁠Climb the largest pyramid in Yucatán and capture the best views in town - Walk along cobblestone streets, colonial houses, and learn about living legends - Visit a museum filled with traditional art - Taste authentic Yucatecan cuisine in a fusion of ancestral and contemporary flavors - Meet one of the Greatest Mexican Artisan Don Esteban and his Mayan jewelry Workshop

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   Izamal

   1 hour

   Izamal: "The City of Three Cultures" Get ready for an exclusive journey from Mérida to the heart of Yucatán, where Izamal, the "Yellow City," awaits you, a colonial treasure built upon ancient Mayan foundations. As we traverse the landscape, you will witness vast fields of henequen, Mexico's "green gold." If inspiration strikes, capture the perfect postcard moment by stepping into the fields with your guide! Upon arrival in Izamal, you will be enveloped by its unique atmosphere, a fusion of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and contemporary elements that define the Yellow City, also known as "The City of Three Cultures." The journey from Mérida to Izamal will take 1 hour

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   Piramide de Kinich Kak Moo

   2 hours

   Kinich Kakmó Pyramid: The Largest in Yucatan We will begin our guided tour by visiting the Itzamatul pyramid to learn about the origin of the city's name. We then continue to the Kinich Kakmó pyramid, the largest in surface area in the Yucatán Peninsula and the third-largest in Mexico. If you feel adventurous, climb to the top for the best view of the city. We will stroll through its charming, cobbled streets, where every corner invites you to take memorable photographs. Next, we will pause to refresh for a complimentary beverage ourselves and let Izamal's magic inspire your dreams. Our tour will take us to the Cultural Center Museum, a 16th-century gem that preserves the region's artisan treasures. Here, you can admire unique pieces made of clay, wood, metal, plant fibers, and textiles, among other marvels. The museum visit will last 30 minutes The pyramids tour will last 1 hour 30 minutes

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   Convento de San Antonio de Padua

   2 hours

   The Secrets of the Convent with the Second Largest Atrium in the World The next stop is the imposing Convent of San Antonio de Padua, a colonial masterpiece built atop an ancient Mayan temple. Its enclosed atrium, the second-largest in the world after the Vatican, will capture your full attention. You cannot leave Izamal without tasting its best gastronomy. Therefore, we will take you to a magnificent culinary space specializing in Yucatecan cuisine, where you can savor the authentic flavors of Yucatán in an exquisite restaurant where Mayan cuisine blends with colonial and contemporary touches. This visit will last 30 minutes Free time for lunch: 1 hour 30 minutes

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   Taller Maya Izamal

   2 hours

   Ancestral Mayan Jewelry: Great Master Artisan To conclude our tour, we will visit the home and workshop of Don Esteban, named Great Master of Mexican Folk Art by the Banamex Cultural Fund. He welcomes us into his home to show how his hands transform cocoyol and dzibul seeds, along with henequen thorns, into true works of art and fine jewelry. His creativity, the use of ancestral Mayan techniques combined with contemporary tools and fine materials such as silver thread, result in pieces found only in this part of the world. With your heart full of memories, we will begin our return to Mérida, carrying with you the magical essence of Izamal. This visit will last 1 hour The return journey will take 1 hour

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No mandatory stops at souvenir shops
• Flexible itinerary

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.