Haciendas of the Yucatan

On arrival at Cancun's International airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Departure to Tixkokob; during the journey, visit to Ekbalam archaeological site. Ekbalam is a Mayan word that means "Black Jaguar" and this and this site was built during the years 700 to 1000 AD. Visitors can admire the Plaza Central that stands out thanks to its three ceremonial sculptures; the main pyramid is known as "La Torre" (The Tower) and is comparable in size to the outstanding Mayan constructions of the southeast Yucatan. Our day continue with a brief visit of the city of Valladolid, the Yucatan's second biggest city founded in 1543 by Francisco Montejo and received its name after its homonym city in Spain. Arrival at Hacienda San Jose Cholul and accommodation in Superior room.

This Hacienda was built in the XVII century and originally was used to raise cattle.

Leaving to visit the archaeological site of Dzibilchaltun. This ancient city was founded around 600 B.C. "El Templo de las Siete Munecas" is certainly the most impressive construction of the area, not only for this architecture, but also for its astronomical importance: every equinox it can be observed how the sun crosses through its east door. After that, departure towards Temozon. Arrival and accommodation in Superior room at Hacienda Temozon.

Hacienda Temozon lived its best times during the XIX century when it became one of the main producers of sisal fibers worldwide.

Day at leisure to enjoy this charming hacienda. Otherwise it is possible to propose an optional full day tour to "The convents route" or "The Ria Celestun".

Departure in the morning to visit the Uxmal archaeological site. Uxmal is a very interesting place due to its delicate architecture and its fine masonry. You will appreciate here the "Fortune teller's temple", the highly decorated "Nun's Quadrangle", the "Ball court", the "House of the tortoises" and "The Governor's palace". Uxmal comes from the Mayan "Och Mal" that means "Three constructions".

Afterwards the tour continues to Uayamon. Arrival and accommodation in Junior Suite at Hacienda Uayamon.After the XVI century, this hacienda suffered continuous attacks from the English corsairs. It was sold several times until the 19th century when it became one of the most important haciendas of the Campeche area.

Early in the morning, visit of Edzna. This Mayan city traded mainly with Tikal by whom it was architecturally influenced. At the end of the Classic Period, Edzna lost importance and was abandoned by its ruling class. The journey continues to Campeche. This city was founded in 1540 (the oldest city in Yucatan peninsula). The city centre has preserved some beautiful colonial buildings, painted in pastel colors. After that, we continue to Merida the "White City", Merida where visitors can admire the city's main monuments as: the Cathedral, the Government's Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Francisco Montejo's house. Arrival and accommodation in Deluxe room at Presidente Villa Mercedes Merida.

Leaving towards the Chichen Itza's archaeological site. Chichen Itza was the Mayan capital of Yucatan and flourished between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. Visitors can admire the impressive buildings of the northern and central archaeological sites, such as the Kukulcan Temple, the Ball Game, the Observatory, the Warrior's Temple, the Convent of the Nuns and the Sacred Cenote.

The trip to Cancun's international airport or Riviera Maya's hotel continues in the afternoon. End of services.