Top Merida Outdoor Activities

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

We will take you to a tourist parador where you will tour 3 cenotes of crystalline waters, to tour them, there are two options: the truck ride (cart pulled with horses on a rail), or by bike, which allows you to organize your time and learn more about the surroundings. Finishing the tour through the cenotes, we will drive you to the restaurant where you can rest and cool off.

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

The bow was probably invented for use in hunting and was later adopted as an instrument of war. It was one of the first artillery samples. The arches finally ended up replacing the atlatl as the predominant projectile launching system.  

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Discover Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas, virgin beaches characterized by the diversity of flora and fauna and for their beautiful landscapes considered as part of the main tourist attractions in Yucatan.

The place we will visit is the hábitat of a large number of migratory birds and residentes with a huge extensión of Mangroves that are refuge and the place of feeding os flamencos, ducks, pelícanos, between many others, also you will enjoy having a hundred percent contact with nature

Visit to Gothica Church in X'cunya, Yucatan. Visit to the haunted Hacienda Misné Balam Includes dinner, soft drinks and snacks, guide and tent with an inflatable mattress. We leave the community "El Paraíso" where we will head towards Misne Balam, a Hacienda Henequenera of those old times (1920). Later we will drive to the community of X'cunya to set up camp on the outskirts of Hacienda X'cunya in front of the beautiful Gothica Church "San Juan Bautista"

 a boat trip with an approximate duration of 2 hrs, where you can see the pink flamingos, pelicans, white herons, storks, eagles, and on the banks, usually some crocodiles sunbathing. During the tour you can take the "Mayan Bath" where you can muddy clay throughout your body, due to its high concentrations of minerals, salts and seaweed it contains, which act as skin scrubs, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body. Finally they will move to Las Coloradas to observe the "Pink Sea"

Spend the day relaxing at a beautifully-restored Mexican hacienda. Travel back in time to the 19th century, learning about the production of the henequen agave from plant to fiber. The hacienda doubles as a hotel with lush gardens, a restaurant, and every amenity you can think of. Swim in the hacienda's private cenote and enjoy a traditional Yucatan lunch before returning to Merida.

Venture into a place you’d otherwise have overlooked during this full-day ATV adventure to a 19th century Yucatán ghost town. Ideal for return visitors or travelers looking for an offbeat experience, skip crowded ruins for the abandoned town of Mismébalam before relaxing on the beach and taking advantage of an open bar and buffet lunch.

What makes us different is that you do not have a strict agenda to follow, we suggest you decide how long in each place.

Discover the Mayan monuments of Uxmal, one of Mexico’s best-preserved archeological sites, on a full-day day trip from Merida. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this excursion combines a guided tour of Uxmal’s mighty pyramids and ballcourts with a self-drive tour in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender.

Honey and coconut are the perfect combination! Learn about honey production in Sinanché and visit the mangroves by boat in San Crisanto. Refresh yourself in a freshwater reserve and try the famous Huevos Motuleños in a local market. Finish the day under the palm trees by the sea.

Combine two outings in one convenient day trip. On this exclusive tour just for your party, visit Cenotes Santa Barbara, where you will see the difference between three kinds of cenotes: open, semi-open, and closed. Take a dip in these refreshing waters, which is a uniquely Yucatan experience. Afterward, your guide will take you through the village and explain the cultural and historical highlights. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading back to Merida.

Explore some of the Yucatan’s historic hacienda and cool off in a cenote on this all-day guided excursion. After convenient hotel pickup, head to two mansions and learn about their history on the peninsula from an informative local guide. Then, head to two natural sinkholes and relax in their magical waters before savoring a delicious meal of traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Yucatan on this tour to Reserva Ecologica El Corchito in Progreso. At this ecological reserve just north of Merida, you'll visit up to three cenotes and discover the lush environment that surrounds them. Choose the cenote that suits you: Cenote Helechos, ideal for children or those who only want to wade in shallow water, or Cenote Venado (Deer Cenote) or Cenote Pajaros (Bird Cenote), which are deeper so you can go swimming.

Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas are the beautiful natural places in yucatan, they transmit tranquility, wonderful places.

We try to make a unique tour full of adventure with enough time for the client to fully enjoy their experience.

This well maintained group of 3 cenotes is not generally crowded and this allows you to take your time swimming and visiting a hidden gem in Mexico

For adventure lovers: ride a bike to the amazing Cenote Xooch, where you'll have the cenote all to yourself to swim in. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house and stop in Izamal to discover this beautiful yellow town.

Discover the fascinating Mayan culture and history in this tour from Merida. Visit Ek Balam to explore the Mesoamerican agricultural system, swim in an amazing cenote, and discover the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Enjoy the perfect balance of culture and nature with this full-day ecotour.

Take a trip back in time that will take you to see ancient freshwater cenote. Surrounded by incredible tropical foliage, located in a cave that is decorated by Mother Nature herself with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites and various markings on the walls! An amazing Progreso shore Excursion!

Discover the great landscapes of Yucatan's east coast. Navigate through natural areas, walk through mangrove trails and sail in search of crocodiles on this thrilling day tour.

Set sail in search of the the tarpon and the seabass. Take a sportfishing tour with Pedro, enjoy a ceviche at sea, stroll around San Felipe and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

Discover the richness of the Mayan communities by visiting the community of Ek Balam. Learn how to weave a hammock, sew, and prepare tortillas by hand. Discover the impressive X'Canché Cenote and the archaeological site of Ek Balam.

We will transfer you in a private transportation with all the comforts to Celestun Biosphere Reserve. In this amazing place coexist the most exotic species of the local geography and you will have the opportunity to admire and learn about the different types of birds that live in this National Park, specially the ¨Pink Flamingo¨ the deepest pink in the world. You will be very close to the Flamingos, so you could take the most amazing photographs you can imagine and if you are lucky you will appreciate the courtship of this species and enjoy a wonderful show with its peculiar low flights. You will also learn about the mangroves and will go through a beautiful and unique mangrove tunnel where you will discover a spring water between the mangroves. At the end, we will take you to the beautiful beach of Celestun to enjoy delicious snacks and beverages where you can spend some time and take a dip in the beach if you wish.

This incredible adventure begins when you are picked up in the center of Mérida at 09:00 a.m. Get to know Cuzama, famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The route through the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small horse-drawn carriages in an incredible flavor of adventure. Cuzamá famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The tour of the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small horse-drawn cars with an incredible flavor of adventure. You will visit 3 cenotes: Poolcocom, Cascabel and Chacksikin, the water is blue glass with quite deep visibility. After finishing these three cenotes you will have lunch and then return to the city of Merida.

Take a day trip to see the flamingoes of Celestun National Park. A private driver brings you from Merida to Celestun National Park, where you will enjoy a relaxing and educational boat ride through the mangroves and sandbars inside the nature preserve. In addition to the flamingoes the park is famous for, look for pelicans, herons, albatrosses, flamingos and other species. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant and take a quick swim before heading back to Merida.

We named it "Undiscovered Mayapan & Telchaquillo" due to a previous family trip. In this half-day tour we offer you a combination between the gorgeous archeological zone as it is Mayapán and this cozy and private cenote, will totally disconnect you for a while with the noisy city and stressful routine.

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

In the port of Sisal there are several options to enjoy fascinating experiences that allow you to appreciate the greatness of nature. One of them is the route through the river, a stretch of about 15 kilometers, in which you can enjoy the sea, a lagoon and a crystalline cenote, three places with different types of water that connect with each other. You can observe the various fish, birds and common flora of the place, enjoy a boat ride or kayak, a refreshing swim in the cenote and on the wonderful beaches of this place.

Enjoy a day out in nature on this private day tour from Merida to the Celestun Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by an expert guide, drive to the biosphere and board a boat for a ride through the mangrove forests. Look for a wide variety of flora and fauna during the ride, including the pink flamingoes the park is famous for. Afterward, enjoy some free time to have lunch on the beach or take a swim before heading back to Merida.

The haciendas of Mexico were part of an economic system that began with the Spanish in the sixteenth century, similar to the feudal system of Europe. They were efficient farms and manufacturing centers that produced meat and other products for export. Over time, the haciendas became symbols of economic health and culture, adorned with architecture, furniture and art from all over the world. Like the southern plantations of the United States, the haciendas reinforced the caste system, based on race, with the hacendados as masters and the Maya or indigenous as laborers. Most of the Yucatecan haciendas in the 19th century produced henequen rope, a plant variety of the agave cactus, which was exported by the growing transport industry.

We will live the adventure of exploring 3 of the most beautiful cenotes in all of Mexico, while we learn about their history and why they are so important to the state of Yucatan. The cenotes of Santa Barbara in Homun, Yucatan famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way of visiting them. The tour through the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small carts pulled by horses in an incredible flavor of adventure.

Incluye: · Instructor o guía · Todo el equipo de bicicleta y snorkel · Transporte redondo Mérida – comunidad – 2 cenotes – hacienda – Mérida · Desayuno (Sándwich, fruta y jugo) · Snack y bebidas no alcohólicas · Almuerzo hacienda · Entrada a los dos cenotes más chalecos salvavidas · Botiquín primeros auxilio No incluye · Gastos de índole personal · Bebidas alcohólicas · Propinas

Enjoy three mini-adventures on one convenient tour. First, travel to the archeological site of Dzibilchaltun to learn how the Mayans used the site and area in everyday life. Then visit Corchito, a nature reserve with cenotes, trails, and rest areas. Finally, head for Progreso Beach to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch (not included).

Start your day visiting Las Coloradas, where you can enjoy the wonderful view from the salt dunes to the beauty of the pink lake, surround yourself with its bright colors and be part of the magic of this place. Continue your journey at Río Lagartos, a charming site declared a Wildlife Refuge by the Mexican Government, as it is the habitat for many plants and animals such as the pink flamingo, and finish your adventure with a traditional lunch at one of the restaurants of this beautiful place on the Yucatan coast.