Chuburná, Chelem and Progreso, Yucatán
Isla Columpios and the North Coast from Mérida: swings in the sea, dunes and Progreso
Explore Isla Columpios and the North Coast as an idea for your trip. The details below come from the published catalogue; ask Mary Tours to confirm availability and current conditions.
Review the itinerary and inclusions before sending your preferred date and group size. NearVisual discounts require a group of at least four people and confirmation by the business.
- Duration8 hours approx.
- Schedule10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily
- DepartureCalle 61 #518-B · Centro Histórico, Mérida
- LevelEasy
How much is it and is there a discount?
Price published on our website$1,250 MXN per person
This tour has no NearVisual discount, but you can still book it on WhatsApp.
What is included
- Transport
- Certified guide
- Boat and Isla Columpios entry
Not included
- Food
- Drinks
What the day is like
Isla Columpios is not an island: it is sandbanks and mangrove off Chuburná Puerto, where the sea forms natural pools half a metre deep. There are swings and hammocks planted right in the water, and no hotel or big restaurant, which is exactly the point. You can only get there by boat. Then the Chuburná dunes and a free afternoon in Progreso, with its seven-kilometre pier.
What you will see
- Isla Columpios
- Sandbanks
- Chuburná dunes
- Progreso seafront
Hour-by-hour itinerary
- Departure from the office
An hour and a quarter to the Chuburná harbour, where the boat leaves from.
- Isla Columpios
Turquoise water barely past your knees, swings and hammocks over the sea, and mangrove all around full of birds.
- Chuburná dunes
White sand mounds shaped by the wind, with nobody around. Good for walking and for photos.
- Puerto Progreso
Free afternoon: eat on the seafront, walk the pier or stay on the beach.
- Back to Mérida
Half an hour back, arriving around seven.
What to bring
- Swimsuit on already
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Cash for lunch in Progreso
- A waterproof pouch for your phone
Why take a tour from Mérida?
A day-tour concept lets you compare the route and catalogue inclusions in one place. Confirm transport, activities, timings and any additional costs with Mary Tours before booking.
Departure point
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
How to book
- Fill in the form with your date, group size and WhatsApp number.
- You instantly get your BUHO redemption code and WhatsApp opens with your booking already written.
- Mary Tours confirms availability and how to pay the deposit: 50% holds the booking (card, transfer, cash or OXXO).
- Ask Mary Tours where to present the code or its screenshot for validation.
Book with the NearVisual discount
Minimum group of 4 people for the discount. No online payment.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Isla Columpios and the North Coast tour from Mérida?
Around 8 hours in total, scheduled 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · daily. It leaves from our office in Mérida’s historic centre.
What does the Isla Columpios and the North Coast tour include?
Included: Transport, Certified guide, Boat and Isla Columpios entry. Not included: Food, Drinks.
Where does the tour leave from?
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is on your own in Progreso, where there is everything from seafood restaurants to seafront stalls. Budget 200 to 400 pesos.
Is it safe for children?
Very. The water at Isla Columpios is shallow and calm; it is one of the few places where you can walk fifty metres out.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the harbour closes because of wind the boat does not go out, and we let you know in time to reschedule or switch tours.
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Information taken from the current Mary Tours catalogue. Times and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.