Yucatán: 5-in-1 Springs, Salt Flats & Beach House Tour

Summary

Swim in cenotes taste Yucatecan food relax at a family beach house and learn Mayan salt traditions all in one day

You’ll swim in crystal-clear springs near Progreso, wander Yucatán’s pink salt flats with a local guide who shares Mayan stories, then relax at a private beach house with homemade Yucatecan food and unlimited drinks. Expect laughter, good company, and small surprises that stick with you long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.

What’s the experience like?

First thing Sergio did was hand me a cold bottle of water and ask if I’d ever seen a raccoon up close. I hadn’t — not in Mexico anyway. He grinned and led us down to the springs at Raccon Ecopark, where the water looked impossibly clear. Kids were already laughing, splashing around. The air was thick with the green smell of wet leaves and sunscreen. I dipped my toes in and honestly didn’t want to get out for a while — it’s that kind of place.

The drive out to the salt flats was bumpy, windows down, wind tangling my hair (should’ve tied it back). Sergio pointed out birds along the way — flamingos if you’re lucky, but we just saw egrets today. At the flats, he scooped up some crystals and explained how the Mayans used salt for trade. I tried to repeat the Mayan word for salt — Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish too. There’s something about standing there with your feet crunching on salt under the sun that makes history feel less like school and more like… well, just life.

We ended up at this family-run beach house right on the sand, exclusive for our little group. The staff greeted us like old friends — one woman pressed a plate of cochinita pibil into my hands before I’d even sat down properly. Pool or ocean? You can pick; I chose both (not gracefully). Lunch was loud and easygoing, with unlimited drinks and stories from Sergio about growing up nearby. There’s this moment where you’re full of food, feet drying off by the pool, salty air sticking to your skin — and you realize you haven’t checked your phone in hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore springs, salt flats, and beach house

• Visit Raccon ecopark springs
• Learn about Mayan salt culture
• Explore the Salt Flats
• Relax at exclusive beach house

Top questions

Is pickup included for cruise passengers?

Yes, port pickup and drop-off are included for cruise ship guests.

How long do we spend at each stop on this tour?

You’ll spend time at Raccon Ecopark springs first, then visit the salt flats before several hours at the private beach house.

Is lunch provided during this Yucatán tour?

Yes, lunch is included along with unlimited drinks at the beach house.

Are there activities suitable for kids?

Yes, swimming in freshwater springs and relaxing at the beach house are family-friendly.

Can infants join this tour?

Infants can join; prams or strollers are allowed but must sit on an adult's lap during transport.

Will we have a local guide?

Yes, a local guide leads your group throughout the day.

Is there much walking or physical activity?

You should have moderate fitness; some walking and swimming are involved.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes port pickup and drop-off (or meeting point), all entry fees to Raccon Ecopark springs and salt flats, guidance from a friendly local expert throughout every stop, bottled water along the way, plus lunch served at an exclusive family beach house complete with unlimited drinks before heading back relaxed (and probably sandy).