Private tour in Merida Andrej V

Magical Ruta Puuc

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Andrej V.

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Before we start, I would like you to know one thing. Forget about the traditional guiding services where the tour guide provides you with all sorts of yakety-yak monologue-type of information which you will probably forget anyway! No, that's simply not me. I'm Andrej. I live in Mérida and I'm passionate about authentic Mexican culture. I am a trained archaeologist and anthropologist in the Mayan culture with some field work at Dzibilchaltun in Yucatan and Uaxactun in Guatemala; also I was researching about Chichen Itza's ancient economy through the lithic materials that were recovered by Isla Cerritos Archaeological Project directed by Rafael Cobos. However, it was in 2019 when I accidentally came to guide a group of Europeans in their travels to Mexico. And the result was? I loved the experience! And you cannot imagine what it felt like. It was like a classroom full of toddlers asking you all types of simple questions I loved to answer. But, from the beginning, I told them: "I have also traveled and taken photographs of the places I visited, same as you. And now, after all these years, I regret I did not enjoy the beauty of the cultural and natural heritage of Mexico before my very eyes". So here I am. Seven years later, spreading my archaeological knowledge as a full-time freelance guide, who teaches travelers to observe the little details that Mérida and its surroundings definitely have to offer. Feel welcome to ask me any details before your trip and I will be glad to help you and have your tour tailor-made just for you! Whichever tour you decide to go with, they all have one thing in common: to get to the core of the Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula so you will fly back to your home country full of experiences and unforgettable memories that not even time will be able to erase from the inner source of your being! ¡Hasta pronto! PhD. in Maya Archaeology and Anthropological Sciences (Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México). Although it doesn't mean I know everything :-) Since 2019 I have been a freelance archaeologist (guide) offering tours not only in Yucatan Peninsula but also in other parts of Mexico. I am also a certified guide NOM-08-TUR-2002 by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism allowing me to guide all around Mexico. Member of National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (CANACO SERVYTUR Merida).

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Overview of your Merida tour

Do you consider yourself as an adventurer who is passionate about the Maya Archaeology? Then, exploring the so called "Ruta Puuc" archaeological sites is just perfect for you. We will start exploring Uxmal archaeological site where you will find out its history, its past archaeological studies and also the contemporary ones. After visiting Uxmal, we will be immersing more into the less studied and and less restored archaeological sites on the route. This way, you will be able to compare a site which has been restored by the archaeologists (mostly Uxmal) and you will see many other sites and its structures which are still hidden by the jungle; the same way as the Maya had left them. So, are you ready to explore? :-)

Recent Reviews

Heather G.United States
April 2026

We had a fantastic day with Andrej, not only was he extremely knowledgeable but he made it feel like we were being led by a friend; I wish we could have spent every day of the trip traveling with him! Thank you Andrej! And if you are reading this review, your search is over because you will not find a better guide! From answering our many questions about the archeology and anthropology, to checking to make sure we were doing well with water and food despite the heat, to providing fantastic recommendations for the rest of the time, Andrej made the time fly by and yet be packed at the same time. Thank you so much for your time and guidance, Andrej, we are very grateful to have spent time with you!

Nathan L.United States
March 2026

Andre is an expert (as an archeologist) on Maya antiquity and culture as well as an excellent guide with very good communication skills, fluent in English and Spanish. I would recommend him to anyone who is one of those speakers. He drove in a comfortable vehicle, responsive to requests and or questions. Just a top guide.

Heather M.United States
February 2026

We had Andrej for three fantastic tour days, which included all of the most important local Maya ruin sites near and around Merida. He is an excellent guide and we had a wonderful experience with his incredible archaeological knowledge as well as his pleasant attitude and helpful, relaxed demeanor. He took time to get to know each of us personally allowing him to curate certain points of our experience to suit our individual interests. He is extremely caring and engaged. Also a wonderful listener and observer. We cannot more highly recommend Andrej for your Maya experience tour needs. He is superb!

Jeffrey P.United States
January 2026

Andrej! Was the best possible guide I could have asked for. This was a very special moment for me and my now fiancé! I messaged Andrej asking if he would be okay taking pictures and finding us a spot for our marriage proposal. From the beginning he said yes and was extremely excited and helped organize everything. His knowledge of the Mayan architectural and culture was extremely insightful. With his background in archeology he was able to explain to us so much about the ruins and the Mayan way of life. He even suggested us several restaurants around town and they were all amazing. He helped make our trip in Mérida very stress free and wonderful. He is truly one of the best guides we have had during our travels. Andrej if you read this thank you so much for a wonderful time!

Christen K.United States
January 2026

I had visited Uxmal in the past and wanted to discover the rest of the Ruta Puuc. Andrej made our day extra special - bring us to all the sites we wanted to see, making sure to customize to our family. A big thank you! We had a marvelous time.

Ashley K.United States
December 2025

A great tour of Ruta Puuc! Andrej was a great guide, very responsive in all of our communication leading up to the tour. And on the day, he taught us so much about the history of all the sites we visited and was able to answer all of our questions. All of the sites were beautiful and we had such a wonderful time viewing them all!

Your Merida tour itinerary

6:30am - pick up 8:00am - entering Uxmal 10:30am - entering Kabah 12:00pm - entering Sayil 1:30pm - entering Xlapak 2:30pm - entering Labna 5pm - return to your place This tour is customizeable. Instead of visiting all sites, we can have a swim at a cenote or visit a Pottery Workshop.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Private Sedan Car good for 3-4 persons included in the price. For additional cost, I can upgrade to get bigger vehicles: 1. Volkswagen Caddy or Suzuki Ertiga (up to 6 persons) 2. Toyota Hiace (up to 14 persons) 3. Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16 persons) Ask for a quote if you need other than a Sedan car. Thank you!

What's included
Other: Cooler with beverages and snacks, parking, gas, guiding in all archaeological sites
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees to all archaeological sites Estimated cash needed per person is 1,100 pesos
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Entrance fees, around 1,100 pesos total per person. Cash only
Meeting location

Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Architecture
Tour reference number
1309896
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
High
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Mérida is perfect for adventurers who are passionate about Maya archaeology. If you are eager to explore the "Ruta Puuc" archaeological sites and compare restored sites like Uxmal with those still hidden by the jungle, this tour is ideal for you. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.

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