Private tour in Merida Ralf H

Mayan Cultural Tourism Private Tour

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Ralf H.

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My tours are about bringing you into up-close and personal contact with all that makes the Yucatan so special. I try to avoid the cookie-cutter itineraries, usual-suspect attractions and anything - yawn - cliché. The unusual, the heart-wrenching, the melancholy and the joyful. Spontaneity and serendipity are our travel companions. I love to create memorable outings that are win-win-win. For you, for the people we meet, and yes, for me also! A Canadian Yucatecan (my Yucatecan wife and two daughters say I'm more Yucatecan than they are) who has lived in the Yucatan for almost 40 years. I am passionate about the area's colonial history, its' people, language and food. It is my special talent to act as the bridge between my guests from abroad and locals; from talented artisans to lovely ladies that will teach you how to properly make a corn tortilla by hand to enjoying a home-cooked meal in a small village. The experience will be one you won't soon forget. Thirty-plus-year Resident of the Yucatan Published Author - Yucatecan Spanish Dictionary BCIT Hotel Mgmt Program Serial Entrepreneur Tours at archaeological sites will be done by a professional guide hired on site for that purpose. A driver with a federal tourism drivers license will accompany us in a vehicle that has been properly plated for tourism as per local law.

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Overview of your Merida tour

On this tour, you will see two charming Yucatan towns, with strong Mayan roots and a visible colonial heritage. You will eat some great food and visit a community museum that showcases the traditional Mayan solar or plant-filled backyard with a full-on melipona bee operation. Perfect for lovers of all things cultural, natural and gastronomic. Also perfect for photography aficionados.

Your Merida tour itinerary

8 AM leave Merida and make our way south in our vehicle, accompanied by a cooler with drinks and plenty of conversation. Stops here and there as we see fit. We could visit Mayapan, the archeological site, if desired. After our departure from Merida, all times are approximate, leaving plenty of opportunity for serendipitous moments to occur. 10 AM - 12 PM visit local towns en route for photos, walk around. 12 PM - 2 PM lunch and visit community museum 2 PM - 4 PM return to Merida

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Crossover

Transportation done in my late-model Kia Soul. There is room for up to 3 people if not too tall or wide!

What's included
Other: My guiding, local guides if needed, transportation and any admissions mentioned, are included.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entry fees to sites
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Bring pesos for souvenirs! Also for lunch as I don't include the meals, since everyone has a different idea of what and how much to eat!
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

At guest's accommodation

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Art And Culture
History
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1240917
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal

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Who is this private tour in Merida best suited for?

This private tour in Merida is perfect for travellers who love cultural, natural, and gastronomic experiences. It's also ideal for photography enthusiasts who want to capture the charm of Yucatan towns with strong Mayan roots and colonial heritage.

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Can this private tour in Merida be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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Hours icon 8 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-3 people
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Tour date
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