Private tour in Merida Raul G

Discover Puuc Route and Uxmal with your local guide-Private Tour

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Raul G.

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Hi, my name is Raul, I am a native of the Yucatan and I am married with 2 kids. Since I was a young kid I have always loved history, languages and I think of myself as a very service oriented person. It is working as a tour guide that I feel fulfilled. I have a bachelor degree in hospitality and business management and I have been working in the tourism industry since I was in high-school. I am a certified tour guide since 2009 and I guide tours in Spanish, English and French in the whole of the southeast of Mexico. During my training to become a licensed guide I was guided around all the Mayan archeological sites of the Yucatan state by the archeologists who were on those years in charge of the restoration of those sites, I am also a member of a continuous education program focused on Mayan archeological sites of Mexico which is provided by the University of Yucatan (UADY) in agreement with the Tourism Bureau of the state (SEFOTUR). In 2018 I was awarded as the tour guide with the best reviews from clients by one of the best mexican travel companies and I have 10 year experience working for high-end british travel companies. Among the subjects I master and I am passionate about are: the ancient Maya civilization (I am a Mayan person myself), the unique natural formations of the Yucatan called "cenotes", the old colonial architecture of Mexico, the old sisal fiber plantations of the Yucatan and the common habits of the most common birds that come to the Yucatan peninsula to nest or to rest during their migrations from the north of the Americas to the south of the Americas. If you come to Progreso in a cruise ship I cannot pick you up at the cruise ramp but I can meet you at the LIGHTHOUSE of Progreso which is located right outside of where the cruiseship shuttle drops you off.

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Overview of your Merida tour

If you are an enthusiast of ancient Mayan civilization and sites this is the perfect tour for you! In this tour besides visiting Uxmal which alone is one of the most magestic archeological sites in the world, we will visit the beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites of Kabah and its famous 'Palace of the masks', we will also visit Sayil with its three story and 90 bedroom palace, then we will see the Palace of Xlapak with its owl facade temple and the grand finale will be Labna with its unique Arch of Labna. In this tour we will also discover the mystery behind all the different long-nose masks located in the 5 sites. . . Are they all rain Gods as traditional archeology says or not? . . . Come with me and we will find out together!

Recent Reviews

Eric H.United States
2 weeks ago

This was the 7th of 8 tours that I did with Raúl. As with all of them, he was puntual, organized and informative. Five archeological site in one day may sound overwhelming, but Raúl made sure that it was not. We arrived early enough to Uxmal that it was not crowded, so we were able to explore and enjoy that extraordinary site to the fullest (and get some terrific photos). But all of the other sites were intriguing as well, and each has unique features that make them essential to explore. Raúl is expert at bringing every site to life and highlighting what you need to know, without bombarding you with too much detail. I obtained a much deeper understanding by visiting all of the sites of the Puuc Route - it is really worth your time. And once again, Raúl had a wonderful suggestion for a lunch stop, with the best sopa de lima of my trip. Superb from start to finish.

Cheri R.United States
3 weeks ago

Raul did a wonderful job on tour. He gave great details and adjusted tour when we decided to change the end.

Daniel G.United States
May 2026

Raul was a really exceptional guide. We took the Ruta Puuc tour with him leaving from Merida. He was very communicative beforehand, and also gave us very good recommendations for restaurants and sites in Merida, as he grew up there. He is very personable and knowledgeable and pointed out details of the sites that would have escaped our attention, which helped us understand and appreciate the sites much more. He is well versed in Mayan and Mexican history and answered every question we had. He arrived on time in a nice roomy air conditioned vehicle. We heartily recommend him.

Anne-Laure C.Canada
May 2026

Raul was such a great guide! He has an impressive knowledge of every Mayan site he showed us, and we loved exploring the Puuc route with him. We wrapped up the day with a refreshing swim in a cenote, which was perfect after the heat. We highly recommend Raul and would gladly tour with him again if we return to Mérida.

Larry N.United States
April 2026

Was the 2nd tour of 3. I was alone so we just decided what to do for the day. So looking forward to spending another day with such an amazing guide.

Alan C.Canada
January 2026

Raul was an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide. He was flexible: modifying our tour to suit our wishes as the day progressed. He also took us to some places off the beaten path that we could not have otherwise accessed. In summary, he was a great guide!

Your Merida tour itinerary

7:00 am departure from meeting point in Merida 8:20 am arrival to Uxmal 10:20 am departure from Uxmal to go to Kabah 11:40 am departure from Kabah to go to Sayil 12:40 pm departure from Sayil to go to Xlapak 1:20 pm departure from Xlapak to go to Labna 2:30 pm departure from Labna to head back to Merida or lunch 4:30 pm drop off at your hotel or home in Merida. Know that the tour is customisable

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

We will get to the destinations in a 2022 air-conditioned Suzuki SUV with capacity for up to 4 people. Once in the sites the only way to explore them is by walking.

What's included
Other: Cool bottles of water during the tour
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Tickets to the 5 archeological sites we visit (960 pesos per person for all of them)
Meeting location

Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Hotel or accomodation, airport or train station.

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Day Trip
History
Tour reference number
1038606
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Merida is perfect for enthusiasts of ancient Mayan civilization and archaeological sites. If you're interested in exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites and learning about the mysteries of ancient Mayan culture, this tour is ideal for you. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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