Uxmal Mayan Ruins, Chocolate Museum and Cenote Experience

Name: Uxmal Mayan Ruins, Chocolate Museum and Cenote Experience
Start: 2026-06-27T07:00:00Z
Location: Merida

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Merida

Duration

10 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Uxmal, a key Mayan site, with expert guides unraveling its history and myths. Visit the Choco-Story Museum, discovering cacao's ancient significance in Mayan life and rituals. Enjoy archaeology and culture!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This experience combines archaeology, culture, and tradition in a way few tours do. You will explore Uxmal, one of the most important and best-preserved Mayan cities—accompanied by expert guidance that brings its legends, engineering, and history to life.

But what truly sets this tour apart is the visit to the Choco-Story Museum, where you’ll discover the origins of cacao and its role as a form of currency in the Mayan world. Through live demonstrations and interactive exhibits, you’ll see how chocolate was used in rituals and daily life—making history both fascinating and delicious.

This tour offers:

Two cultural experiences in one day

Insightful explanations from knowledgeable staff

A balance between historical discovery and cultural immersion

A deeper understanding of Mayan life, beliefs, and traditions

Perfect for history lovers, families, and curious travelers, this tour goes beyond sightseeing—it tells the story of a civilization.

What You Get

Bottled water

Meals

Traditional Meal

Guided tour of Uxmal

Admission fees

Entrance admision to Uxmal

Food and beverages not included as inclusions

Good To Know

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Zona Arqueologica Uxmal

Step into one of the most important and beautifully preserved Mayan cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. At Uxmal, explore an archaeological site full of impressive structures, advanced engineering, and fascinating legends. During the visit, you will discover the Pyramid of the Magician—Uxmal’s most iconic structure—walk through the Nunnery Quadrangle with its detailed stone carvings, learn about Mayan cosmology and how cities were built in alignment with astronomical events, explore the Governor’s Palace, hear local stories and myths, and understand the daily life, traditions, and beliefs of the Maya. With stunning views, rich history, and expert guidance, travelers will fully immerse themselves in the world of the ancient Maya at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included

Museo Choco-Story Uxmal

Continue your journey into Mayan culture at the Choco-Story Museum in Santa Rita Cholul, Mérida. Here, travelers will uncover the fascinating history of cacao, a sacred seed that once served as currency in the ancient Maya world. During your visit, you will: Learn how cacao was used in Mayan rituals, economy, and daily life. Discover the process of transforming cacao beans into chocolate. Explore interactive exhibits and replicas of Mayan structures. Enjoy live demonstrations showing how chocolate was traditionally prepared. Visit themed rooms and gardens that recreate the atmosphere of ancient times. Understand the cultural importance of cacao throughout history—and its impact on modern society. Choco-Story is not just a museum—it’s an immersive cultural experience that combines history, flavor, and tradition. A perfect complement to your visit to Uxmal!

4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Hotel pickup from most centrally located hotels is available. If your hotel is outside of coverage and/or not easy-accessible to, you will be required to meet at a nearby location. Please check before you go.