Paying from a European account
Mary Tours specifically accepts Revolut for travelers with a European account, as well as PayPal (in pesos or dollars), cards at the office and bank transfers. You reserve with at least 50% of the tour price and pay the rest on the day. Elsewhere in Yucatán, prices are in Mexican pesos, which the Bank of Mexico describes as the basis for all transactions; carry some cash for cenotes, boats and small shops.
Seasons for a European calendar
| European season | In Yucatán |
|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Nortes bring cooler days; peak flamingo season in Celestún |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Dry season, rising heat; equinox crowds at Chichén Itzá around March 20–22 |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Hottest months and afternoon rain; flamingos move toward Ría Lagartos |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | Rains and the tail end of hurricane season, which closes on November 30 |
Making the most of a base in Mérida
Mérida is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, with a large historic center you can explore on foot. Every Mary Tours trip leaves from the downtown office and returns the same day, with certified guides in Spanish and English. Bookings from this page are for groups of 4 or more, with a per-person coupon on Bacalar, Isla Mujeres and Tulum.
A two-week sample plan
- Week one: Mérida, Chichén Itzá with Izamal and Valladolid, Santa Bárbara cenotes, Uxmal, Celestún.
- Week two: the north coast and Progreso, Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos, a Caribbean day (Bacalar, Isla Mujeres or Tulum), plus free days.
Alternate long and short days, and keep a spare day for weather.
Fun facts
- Mary Tours accepts Revolut for travelers with a European account.
- Yucatán's hurricane season ends on November 30.
- Flamingos gather in Celestún in winter and move toward Ría Lagartos in summer.
Related tours
Archaeology · 11 h
Chichén Itzá, Izamal and Valladolid
Four stops in one day, and none of them rushed
from $1,200 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour on the road to Izamal. The guide uses the drive to set up what comes next.
- 9:00 AM 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.
- 11:15 AM Chichén Itzá — Guided walk through the Temple of Kukulkán, the Sacred Cenote, the Ball Court, the Tzompantli and the Jaguars and Eagles platform.
- 1:45 PM Regional lunch in Kaua — Buffet of Yucatecan dishes: cochinita, relleno negro, lime soup and meat-free options.
- 3:00 PM Selva Maya cenote — The swim lands exactly when the sun is at its worst. Changing rooms and showers on site.
- 4:20 PM Valladolid — Francisco Cantón Rosado park with its original railings, the church of San Servacio and the murals in the town hall.
- 8:00 PM Back in Mérida — We drop you off where the day started.
Included: Air-conditioned transport, General culture guide, Regional buffet lunch
Not included: Chichén Itzá entrance, Cenote entrance, Drinks
Nature · 9 h
Celestún and the pink flamingos
The largest flamingo colony in North America
from $1,600 MXN per person
See itinerary
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · daily
- 8:00 AM Departure from the office — An hour and a half west, out to the port.
- 9:30 AM Boat ride — Flamingo and bird watching, the mangrove tunnel, the freshwater spring and the Maya bath on the sandbar.
- 11:00 AM Lunch by the beach — Fish, octopus or shrimp from the gulf, at a table facing the sea.
- 1:00 PM Free time on the beach — Almost three hours to swim, walk the shore or do nothing at all.
- 4:00 PM Back to Mérida — Arriving around five.
Included: Transport, Guide, Boat ride, Lunch from a set menu
Not included: Drinks
Transfers · 10.5 h
Transfer to Uxmal and Yaxcopoil
The Puuc route at your own pace, with the van waiting
from $2,550 MXN per vehicle
Coupon −$300 MXN per personCaribbean · 17 h
Isla Mujeres
Playa Norte, which makes every list for a reason
from $2,500 MXN per person
See itinerary
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily
- 4:45 AM Boarding — We leave from the downtown office. If your accommodation is on the way, we collect you there — agreed beforehand on WhatsApp.
- 5:30 AM Drive to Valladolid — Two hours on the motorway, with a fifteen-minute stop.
- 7:45 AM Drive to Puerto Juárez — Two more hours to the pier in Cancún.
- 10:00 AM Isla Mujeres — Sailing the Caribbean, snorkelling at the reef with gear included, a stop at Playa Norte, buffet lunch at the beach club and free time in town.
- 6:00 PM Back to Mérida — Four hours back, with a stop halfway.
Included: Transport, Guide, Boat transfer, Snorkelling gear, Lunch
Not included: Environmental tax, Shopping on the island, Extra drinks
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay with Revolut?
Yes, Mary Tours accepts Revolut, as well as PayPal, cards and bank transfers.
When should Europeans visit Yucatán?
Winter is popular for cooler weather and flamingos; summer is hotter and rainier but great for cenotes.
Are guides available in English?
Yes, Mary Tours works with certified guides in Spanish and English.
Is two weeks enough?
Two weeks lets you see Mérida, the main ruins, cenotes, the coast and the Caribbean comfortably.
