Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour from Merida with Chocolate Tasting
Climb the structures at Uxmal, then taste chocolate made the way the Maya did
A guided tour from Merida to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Kabah with a three-course meal and chocolate tasting at Choco Story, including round transportation. The day splits between guided commentary and free time at each ruin so you can explore at your own pace; at Choco Story, you'll watch the chocolate-making process and take part in a Mayan ceremony before tasting the finished product. Entrance fees to both ruins are paid in cash pesos on arrival.
10h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Mayan ruins and chocolate history
- Guided tour of Uxmal ruins
- Free time at Uxmal ruins
- Guided tour of Kabah ruins
- Free time at Kabah ruins
- Enjoy 3-course meal at restaurant
- Visit Mayan chocolate factory
- Chocolate tasting and Mayan ceremony
The Experience
The tour leaves Merida with round transportation included, heading first to Uxmal. You get an hour of guided tour through the site's well-preserved structures—some of which you can climb—followed by an hour of free time to explore and photograph on your own. The guide walks you through the history and layout of the settlement, then steps back so you can linger where you want.
Kabah comes next, with a half hour of guided tour and a half hour free. The guide explains the reasoning behind how the Maya built everything here, then leaves you to wander. After the ruins, there's an hour at a Mexican restaurant for a three-course meal—entry, main dish and dessert included. Drinks are on your own.
The final stop is Choco Story, an artisanal Mayan chocolate factory. Authentic Mayan people teach you how chocolate was made traditionally, you taste the result, and the day ends with a Mayan ceremony. Transportation back to Merida is included in the total time.
What’s included
- Round transportation from Merida.
- one hour of guided tour and one hour of free time at Uxmal.
- half an hour of guided tour and half an hour of free time at Kabah.
- three-course meal at a Mexican restaurant.
- chocolate tasting and guided tour of Mayan chocolate history at Choco Story.
- Mayan ceremony.
Operated by Altus Tours
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. The mix of guided time and free exploration at each ruin means you're not locked to the group's pace—linger where you want, move ahead when you're ready.
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Top questions
Can I climb the structures at Uxmal on this tour?
Yes, Uxmal has multiple well-preserved structures you're allowed to climb. You'll have an hour of guided tour plus an hour of free time to explore them.
What's included in the meal at the restaurant?
The three-course meal includes an entry, main dish and dessert. Drinks are not included and are your own cost.
What happens at Choco Story?
At Choco Story, Mayan people demonstrate the traditional methods of making chocolate, you taste the chocolate they've made, and the tour concludes with a Mayan ceremony.
Do I need to bring cash for the ruins entrance?
Yes, both Uxmal and Kabah entrances can only be paid with cash Mexican pesos. The fees are 604 pesos per person at Uxmal and 155 pesos per person at Kabah.
Is transportation from my hotel included?
Round transportation from Merida is included. The supplier assigns the meeting point, which may or may not be your hotel.
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