Progreso Uxmal Mayan Ruins Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
  
• English-speaking certified shore excursion guide!
• Entrance fee to Uxmal Mayan ruins!
• Snack bag - fresh fruit, cereal bar, a bag of chips, and orange or apple juice!
• Explore the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal!
• Learn the history of the Pyramid of the Dwarf!

On this Progreso Uxmal Mayan Ruins Full Day Excursion, you'll explore the beauty, mystery, and sanctity of one of the world's greatest reflections of ancient Mayan civilization. Bring your curiosity, imagination, and camera to capture the memories that will last a lifetime.

Once your ship has docked in Progreso, you will meet the guide right outside the terminal. Upon meeting your professional, English-speaking guide, you will board the comfortable, air-conditioned transportation for the hour ride to Uxmal. As you make your journey deep into the heart of the Yucatan, your guide will provide insight into the Mayan culture, Uxmal ruins, and the entire peninsula. As an excellent reflection of Mayan architecture, Uxmal has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Following the "Sacbe's", and ancient roads made from white crushed stone, you will encounter the intricately carved facades, plazas, and pyramids on the grounds that make this such a special place. In addition to the palace of the Governor, Ball Court, House of Turtles, and Nun's Quadrangle, you will visit the Pyramid of the Dwarf, said to have been magically constructed overnight by a dwarf in response to a challenge issued by the governor/ruler of Uxmal as noted by author John Stephen's in his book "Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan".

Heightening the mystery and sanctity of Uxmal, it is said Chaac, the Mayan god of rain, delivered a sudden torrential downpour out of clear blue skies during the site's grand opening as the sound system rendered a Mayan prayer beckoning him. 

Upon the completion of this guided Progreso excursion, your guide will lead you back to your transportation back to your Progreso cruise terminal.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Progreso terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
  
• English-speaking certified shore excursion guide
• Entrance fee to Uxmal Mayan ruins
• Snack bag - fresh fruit, cereal bar, a bag of chips, and orange or apple juice!
• Explore the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal
• Learn the history of the Pyramid of the Dwarf

Excursion Notes

• The Mexican government charges a $5.00 USD fee for the use of video equipment inside the ruins (no tripods).
• We recommend bringing along a hat, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and cash for drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc.
• Please note that you are part of a group and may need to wait for others to arrive.

Where we meet

For this Progreso Uxmal Mayan Ruins and Lunch Excursion, you will meet outside your pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• There is a lot of walking required on this excursion and not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
• This excursion does not allow any wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or strollers.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.