9
HOURS
FULL-DAY TOUR
Chichen Itza and Izamal Magical Town
Highlights
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Private transportation: Enjoy the convenience of our door-to-door service, to and from your accommodation.
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Exclusive guide: private tour accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, local hosts, and experts in the region’s history and culture
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The Temple of Kukulkán: one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a powerful symbol of Maya ingenuity. Its remarkable harmony of architecture, astronomy, and spirituality makes it a timeless masterpiece—one that goes beyond what you see to reveal the depth of Maya civilization.
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Kinich Kakmó Pyramid: Upon arriving in Izamal, you'll visit the third largest pyramid in Mexico and one of the few that can still be climbed. From its summit, the yellow town unfolds in a silent and moving panorama, while the wind and light envelop an ancient sanctuary dedicated to the Mayan sun god.
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Convent of San Antonio de Padua: a majestic 16th-century enclosure with one of the largest enclosed atriums in the world, where the pre-Hispanic and colonial past coexist in harmony.
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Take your time: a flexible itinerary that gives you the freedom to explore each place at your own pace, without feeling rushed.
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Carefully designed itinerary to avoid crowds and commercial stops.
Difficulty level: Easy
Monday to Sunday
Overview
We begin our experience at daybreak, when the light is still soft and the air retains the freshness of the morning. It is the perfect time to delve into Chichen Itza, allowing this wonder of the modern world to reveal itself without haste or crowds, in an almost personal encounter with the grandeur of the Mayan world. Every stone, every shadow, and every silence takes on a different meaning when the place is discovered in its tranquility, inviting deep and genuine contemplation.
The journey continues to Izamal, the yellow town, where the pre-Hispanic past and the colonial legacy converse naturally. Here, pyramids rise among the streets and convents, seamlessly integrated into the city's daily life. We walk along cobblestone alleyways that hold whispered stories within their walls, past colonial doorways, sunlit plazas, and corners that invite you to pause and reflect. Izamal is experienced with open senses, a leisurely pace, and the certainty of being in a place where time seems to have stood still, inviting admiration.
Inclusions
Private Transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Entrance to the Chichén Itzá archaeological zone
Entrance to the Cultural Center Museum
Minibar: soft drinks
Travel insurance during transportation
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