Private tour in Merida Hernan E

Discover the Misterys of Uxmal

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Hernan E.

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Hello, i'am Hernan and i was born and raised in the beautiful city of Merida. During my childhood and youth, joined the boy scouts, played baseball and basketball with some local teams, but also i explored my city with a friend every sunday with our bycicles. After a some months our adventures continued to the outskirts of the city, discovering mayan communities and some cenotes where we got to swimm often. My first job in tourism was in the year 2007 as a driver for a tour company in Cancun city. In the year 2010 i've got my certification as a licensed tour guide. For the next 7 years through this fantastic job i had the opportunity to meet wonderful people from all over the world, and know many states, citys and small communities in this country. Mexico city, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, the Yucatan Peninsula and all the mexican caribbean, as well as other countries like Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belice and Cuba. Leading multiday tours as long as 2 months in a row with same group of travelers or multiple different travelers. Small groups as 2 people, but often groups of 18 to 20 people. Many stories, anecdotes and experiences have acummulated ever since. Bycicle tours as long as 2 weeks in the Yucatan Peninsula and in the mountains of Oaxaca, 9 seasons of swimming with whalesharks in the mexican caribbean, , many times snorkeling in the mesoamerican barrier coral reef, photography tours, scuba diving the blue hole in Belice, jumping and swimming in many cenotes, birdwatching, many mayan achaeological sites, camping, kayaking in wetlands of Sian Kaan biosphere reserve, river rafting in Chiapas, two season of monarch butterfly in the state of Mexico, etc etc. My hobbies? This ¨job¨ fullfill very much what i enjoy to do. Definetly i'am a outdoor people, and i can drive with my daughter and sons to the caribbean and enjoy scuba in the reef, bycicle and end up in a bautiful cenote to cool off, birdwatch around my home, but sometimes seat by the beach and enjoy a sunset with family, friends and a cold beer while some pink flamingos flying by is priceless. My tours are different, always beating crowds and heat, discovering hidden gems, meeting extraodinary mayan people that lives in small communities, enjoying home made cooked food, because is through the real native people how we learn their culture, traditions, lenguagge and flavors. My recomendations is always ¨stay off the beaten path¨ P.D. Kiteboarding lessons is next in my checklist

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Overview of your Merida tour

Join me on an unforgettable journey to uncover the secrets behind the rise and fall of Uxmal, a fascinating ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll delve into the reasons behind Uxmal’s extraordinary success, its peak during the Classic Period, and the eventual factors that led to its decline. We will also stop in a beautiful cenote that belongs to a Mayan community, where you'll have the opportunity to experience and swim in this natural ecosystem unique of the Yucatan. Our last stop will be the home of a Mayan family where we will enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine.

Recent Reviews

Melisas H.United States
April 2026

Hernan was a wonderful tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed the ruins but the highlight was the Cenote, lunch, and drive through the peninsula. We learned so much about the area and would highly recommend him!

Tom K.Canada
January 2026

Our tour with Hernan was excellent. We indicated what our needs and priorities were, and he delivered on all fronts. Hernan is very knowledgeable and shared his knowledge freely, answering the many questions that we peppered him with. He is very helpful, easy going and warm - totally user friendly. We recommend him very highly!!

Elizabeth S.United States
December 2025

Hernan is awesome! He customized the itinerary to our particular interests and we learned so much. He was cheerful, absolutely punctual (I saw him arrive as I was eating breakfast at the hotel restaurant... he got there 10 minutes early and tidied his already immaculate car). He delivered everything promised and more. His English is excellent and he is very knowledgable; he was a charming companion for the day; his vehicle is comfortable and in great condition; and his driving felt very safe. We would happily tour again with Hernan.

Patrick L.United States
December 2025

Hernan is great. Uxmal was beautiful and fascinating. I thought the cenote might be gross but it was refreshing and fun. And the home cooked meal was just right

Sri K.United States
December 2025

Hernan is flexible, reliable, friendly, and informative. So glad we chose this tour. The cenote was especially beautiful, and eating outside in the village was incredibly relaxing.

Your Merida tour itinerary

Pick up at your stay at your convenience, but my suggestion is 7 am 8:15 am Guided tour and free time in Uxmal (2.5 hours) 12:00 pm swimming in a cenote 01: 30 pm lunch with a mayan family home 02:30 Back to Merida

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Kia Forte 2024 up to 3 people air conditioned Toyota Avanza 2023 reclinable seats, air conditioned up to 4 people Nissan Urban 2024 reclinable seats, air conditioned up to 12 people

What's included
Private Guide
Other: purified bottled water
Tickets: cenote entrance fee
What's not included
Tickets: uxmal ticket fee $590 mx pesos each traveler
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings: lunch (optional) $150 mx each
Other: cenote entrance fee $100 mx each
Meeting location

Calle 60, Mérida, Yucatán, 97000, Mexico

Cathedral San Idelfonso main square of the city

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Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1396207
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Merida is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring ancient history and culture, as well as those who enjoy natural beauty and local cuisine. It's also suitable for families with kids, as the activity level is moderate and kid-friendly. With Hernan E. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the fascinating history of Uxmal and the local Mayan community.

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