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Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins with Mayan Hieroglyph Workshop

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Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins with Mayan Hieroglyph Workshop

About this activity

Along the Puuc Route, Kabah and Uxmal reveal the height of Maya architectural sophistication. Their ceremonial centers, framed by intricate stonework and perfect proportions, preserve centuries of astronomy, ritual, and sacred knowledge. In Kabah, every carved mask speaks a symbolic language etched in stone, while Uxmal captivates with its serene grandeur and seamless harmony with the landscape.

The journey concludes with a private Mayan hieroglyph painting workshop at Doña Patricia's house in a Mayan community. Through clay and symbols, you will uncover the stories and meanings once carried by these ancient visual narratives.

Highlights:

  • Walk the ancient sacbé linking Kabah and Uxmal, a ceremonial road of the Maya world.
  • Create your own handcrafted piece using pre-Hispanic pottery and codex-painting techniques.
  • Enjoy authentic Pibil cuisine, traditionally cooked underground and served in a family-run local setting.
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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
TRAVELEZZA

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Youth (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Certified bilingual guide
  • Included: Minibar: Refreshing Beverages and Snacks
  • Included: Travel insurance during transportation
  • Included: Handcraft Workshop

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Zona Arqueologica de Kabah

    2 h 30 min Admission included

    Explore this hidden gem along the Puuc Route, where the Codz Pop Temple stands out with its extraordinary stone masks dedicated to the god Chaac.

    The drive from Mérida to Kabah takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

    The tour lasts 1 hour.

  2. Zona Arqueologica Uxmal

    2 hours Admission included

    Uxmal: Secrets of a Timeless Mayan City

    Explore the archaeological area accompanied by your exclusive guide, discovering its temples, palaces, and the architectural mastery of the Maya civilization.

    This tour lasts 2 hours

  3. Stop 3

    1 h 30 min

    Enjoy a lunch break at a locally recommended restaurant, or at your preferred venue within Uxmal.

  4. Los Ceibos

    3 hours Admission included

    Immersive workshop hosted by Doña Patricia, a contemporary Maya artisan devoted to preserving and sharing the meaning of ancient codices through clay ceramics handcrafted by her and her family.

    The workshop lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.

    The drive back to Mérida lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Temazcal 66
  • Hotel Boulevard Infante
  • Hotel El Caminante
  • Treehouse Boutique Hotel
  • Decu Downtown
  • La Casa del Turix
  • Hotel Hacienda Inn Aeropuerto
  • Hacienda Kancabchen
  • Casa "La 44"
  • Hotel Chariot
  • ibis Styles Merida Galerias Hotel
  • Camino Real Merida

and 177 more pickup points

We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.

Using your ticket

Please present your mobile ticket to your guide at the starting time the day of your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • No mandatory stops at souvenir shops

Traveller ratings

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