Water and the Maya: Archaeology of the Northern Yucatan
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- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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The drive from Cancun international airport (CUN) to the hotel is less than 3 miles, approximately 5-10 minutes. Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
After arriving at the hotel and checking in, take some time to f...
The drive from Cancun to Ek Balam is about 125 miles, approximately 2 - 2 1/2 hours;from Ek Balam to Merida is about 111 miles, approximately 2 hours. Please remember to pack a bathing suit if you decide to swim in the cenote after lunch.
We will check-out of ou...
The drive from Merida to Dzibilchaltun is about 13 miles, approximately 40 minutes; from Dzibilchaltun to Progreso is about 16 miles, approximately 1/2 hour or less; from Progreso to Merida is about 23 miles, approximately 1 hour or less.
We will accompany our G...
The drive from Merida to Izamal is about 44 miles, usually just over 1 hour; from Izamal to Mayapan is about 58 miles, usually just over 1 hour; from Mayapan to Merida is about 32 miles, approximately 1 hour.
We will board the bus and ride to Izamal for a mornin...
The transfer from Merida to Uxmal is about 50 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. From Uxmal to Yunku is approximately 30 miles or 1 hour.
After check out, we'll board our bus and travel to Uxmal. Once there, we'll enjoy a walking field trip in the ancient Maya city...
The drive from Yunku to Kiuic is about 50 miles, approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours; from Kiuic to Oxkutzcab is about 22 miles, approximately 1 hour or less.
We will transfer to the Preclassic Maya site at Kiuic. Accompanied by a local archaeologist, we will explore ...
The drive from Yunku to Kabah is about 29 miles, approximately just over one hour; from Kabah to Labna is about 11 miles, approximately a 1/2 hour or less; from Labna to Mani is about 22.8 miles, approximately 1 1/2 hours or less; from Mani to Ticul is about 10 miles,...
Pre-breakfast walk with our Group Leader to visit local cenotes. The drive from Yunku to Balamkanche Caves is about 100 miles, approximately 2 hours. From Balamkanche to Valladolid is about 23 miles or approximately 40 minutes.
After our early-morning walk to ne...
The drive from Valladolid to Chichen Itza is about 25 miles, approximately 1 hour or less. For Chichen Itzá: Remember to apply insect repellent and sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses. Hot and humid conditions and very little shade in some parts of the ruins.
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Early morning transfer. The drive from Valladolid to Tulum is about 64 miles, approximately 1 1/2 hours; from Tulum to Cancun is about 73 miles, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
After an early breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and travel to the Maya ruins at T...
Check out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
At the hotel (dependent on flight times). This concludes the program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are t...
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