Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
Four stops in one day, and none of them rushed
This is the full day. We set off early for Izamal, where the Franciscan convent and the yellow streets are walked at an easy pace. Then Chichén Itzá, with a guide, so you understand what you are looking at instead of only photographing it. Regional lunch in Kaua at midday, and as soon as the heat sets in, the Selva Maya cenote. We close in Valladolid, with its original wrought-iron park railings and the church of San Servacio.
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily
Izamal, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid, Yucatán
What is included
- Air-conditioned transport
- General culture guide
- Regional buffet lunch
Not included
- Chichén Itzá entrance
- Cenote entrance
- Drinks
Itinerary
- Departure from the office — An hour on the road to Izamal. The guide uses the drive to set up what comes next.
- San Antonio de Padua Convent — The story of the 16th-century Franciscan convent told in its atrium, then free time to walk the yellow town.
- Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Temple of Kukulkán, the Sacred Cenote, the Ball Court, the Tzompantli and the Jaguars and Eagles platform.
- Regional lunch in Kaua — Buffet of Yucatecan dishes: cochinita, relleno negro, lime soup and meat-free options.
- Selva Maya cenote — The swim lands exactly when the sun is at its worst. Changing rooms and showers on site.
- Valladolid — Francisco Cantón Rosado park with its original railings, the church of San Servacio and the murals in the town hall.
- Back in Mérida — We drop you off where the day started.
Meeting 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
Questions
Can you climb the pyramid?
No. Access has been closed since 2008 to preserve the structure. You walk around it, which is where the best photos are anyway.
Are entrance fees paid separately?
Yes, and in cash. It is the only part of the day where you will need bills.
Is it too much for one day?
It is four stops, but the cenote and lunch break the day in half. If you are travelling with small children or someone older, Chichén Express is lighter.