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Gran Ruta Maya Un Circuito Fuera De Serie Gran Ruta Maya GRAN RUTA MAYA UN CIRCUITO FUERA DE SERIE GRAN RUTA MAYA The tour Ruta Maya is a ten days adventure in the Yucatan Peninsula that transports us to the past to learn about the great civilization of the Mayan culture, their ancient cities, their customs and their current lifestyle. Besides visiting archeological sites, you will meet authentic Mayan communities where we´ll perform amazing adventure activities in a beauty and natural environment. We can also snorkel on the entrance to the largest underground river explored until today, the cenote Nohoch which is recommended by the National Geographic Snorkeler. The comfortable transportation and the personalized service of the expert guides in archeology and biodiversity, will make this trip wonderful and unforgettable. GRAN RUTA MAYA MÉRIDA EK BALAM CENOTE MAYA PLAYA DEL VALLADOLID CARMEN UXMAL CHICHEN ITZA COBÁ CAMPECHE TULUM YAXCOPOIL - KABAH BACALAR KOHUNLICH -DZIBANCHÉ CHETUMAL CALAKMUL GRAN RUTA MAYA TEN DAYS TOUR ARRIVAL TEN DAYS TOUR DEPARTURE DIAS ACTIVIDAD ALOJAMIENTO DIAS ACTIVIDAD ALOJAMIENTO 1 AIRPORT TRANSFER PLAYA 1 TULUM JUNGLA MAYA PLAYA 2 TULUM JUNGLA MAYA PLAYA 2 COBÁ ENCUENTRO MAYA VALLADOLID 3 COBÁ ENCUENTRO MAYA VALLADOLID 3 CHICHEN ITZA / TARDE LIBRE VALLADOLID 4 CHICHEN ITZA / TARDE LIBRE VALLADOLID 4 EK BALAM CENOTE MAYA MERIDA 5 EK BALAM CENOTE MAYA MERIDA 5 UXMAL MERIDA 6 UXMAL MERIDA 6 HACIENDA YAXCOPOIL / KABAH CAMPECHE 7 HACIENDA YAXCOPOIL / KABAH CAMPECHE 7 CALAKMUL CHICANNÁ 8 CALAKMUL CHICANNÁ 8 KOHUNLICH / DZIBANCHÉ / CHETUMAL 9 KOHUNLICH / DZIBANCHÉ CHETUMAL 9 BACALAR PLAYA 10 BACALAR 10 AIRPORT TRANSFER Logística GRAN RUTA MAYA Arrival in Playa del Carmen, Formerly a small fishing village, which today has come one of the most glamourous sites on the Caribbean. The property is located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, only 45 minutes from the International Airport of Cancun, it offers the guests all the charm of the shops, the restaurants, coffees, bars and entertainment sites of the famous 5th Av. Hotel Tukan Deluxe Room (bed and breakfast) or similar Playa del Carmen GRAN RUTA MAYA We will start the day exploring the third archeological site more visited in Mexico: Tulum, located on a Cliff that provides amazing views of the CariBBean Sea, and one of the Best Beaches in the world according to National Geographic GRAN RUTA MAYA The day continues by visiting a natural reserve where we will perform the Jungla Maya expedition. You will meet the cenote Nohoch that is the entrance to the largest underground river in the planet to do snorkel. We will cross the lush Mayan jungle in Unimogs Mercedes Benz all terrain vehicles. We´ll live an unforgettable experience rappelling in the Beauty cenote de Yaxmuul, an incredible underground natural pool where you could swim in crystalline waters. We´ll fly over the jungle in exciting zip lines and we´ll be in a Mayan ceremony. Includes lunch buffet. Back to the hotel in Playa del Carmen GRAN RUTA MAYA GRAN RUTA MAYA In the morning we´ll depart to the archeological zone in Coba. Visit the principal group of temples and the mayan ball game of this city of the ninth century. During this journey approximately of two hours, we will have time to climb the great pyramid of Nohoch Muul (the highest in the Yucatán Peninsula) where you will admire an spectacular view of the jungle and the lagoons of Coba. It includes bicycles for your tour. Then we will visit the authentic Mayan community Pacchen , where them people will be our guides for adventure activities : canoeing on lake, rappel and swim in the cenote , walks through the jungle , Mayan ceremony for good Blessings and zip . It includes Buffet lunch and drinks. GRAN RUTA MAYA GRAN RUTA MAYA This hotel is located in the heart of the magical city of Valladolid. Built in an old house dating from the early seventeenth century, where colonial elegance meets modern comfort. Relax in the outdoor terrace and enjoy a great selection of tequila and wines , enjoy its refreshing outdoor pool, surrounded by Beautiful gardens and a restaurant where you can taste the delicious local and international cuisine made by hand. The hotel is ideally placed for visiting all the typical places of the city. Hotel El Mesón del Marqués Habitación Estándar (Bed and breakfast) or similar. Valladolid GRAN RUTA MAYA Departure from the hotel to visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza where you can meet and photograph the famous pyramid of Kukulkan, the maya Ball game and the oBservatory among other interesting temples. Duration approximately 4 hours. Chichen Itza GRAN RUTA MAYA We will visit Ek Balam whose name means "Lucero Negro“ in Maya language. It is an ancient Maya city that had its splendor in the Late Classic period (600 to 800 BC ) His most recent restoration work, have made this place one of the attractions newest archeological in the area. Duration approximately 2hrs GRAN RUTA MAYA Then we will go to Cenote Maya to enjoy this great natural pool of 80 meters in diameter with Beautiful geological formations. The park offers fun activities such as rappel, diving, climBing, Tarzan rope and Beautiful spaces for rest and relaxation. Lunch buffet included. GRAN RUTA MAYA Yucatan state capital of Merida, also known as the "White City", is characterized by its folklore, gastronomy, colonial architecture and ancestral wealth reflected in the different Maya archaeological sites located in the surrounding areas. Among the architectural Beauties of the city including the Government Palace, the Peon Contreras Theater, the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, Casa Montejo and of course a tour of the Paseo Montejo where large French style mansions are located as the current Canton Palace and the Museum of Anthropology of Yucatan. Hotel El Conquistador Standard Room (bed and Breakfast) or similar Mérida GRAN RUTA MAYA We will know Uxmal, an ancient city of the classical period. Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan culture. Its buildings are typical of the Puuc style, with smooth low walls that open ornate friezes and notable for their size and decoration. In the afternoon you can visit Merida, the " White City " and admire its colonial architecture and taste the delicious Yucatecan food. Uxmal GRAN RUTA MAYA Hacienda Yaxcopoil was founded in the seventeenth century. Its name in the Maya language means "place of green poplar". The farm meets in its history the three major periods of the ancient Yucatan, prehispanic life, colonial and the henequen Boom of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Kabah is one of the few settlements that retain its pre-Hispanic name, which means "strong hand" has a confluence of architectural styles of the Puuc region of Petén and Chenes style . Hacienda Yaxcopoil / Kabah GRAN RUTA MAYA San Francisco de Campeche founded in 1540 is located on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. It was recognized by UNESCO in December 1999 as "Historic Fortified Town of Campeche" with its representative Buildings of military architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; traditional houses with Andalusian and CaribBean influence, and urBanization model of a Baroque colonial city. This is the only walled city in Mexico, Campeche has 500 meters of fence, two doors, two forts and eight bastions, defensive constructions in the form of pentagon. Best Western Hotel del Mar Standard Room (bed and breakfast) or similar. Campeche GRAN RUTA MAYA Calakmul -two adjacent mountains-¨ declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO is located within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, considered the largest tropical ecological reserve in Mexico. Then We will visit the Grand Central Square, the heart of the eco- nomic activity, political and religious. This great structure worked even as a sundial. Chicanna Eco Resort (bed, box lunch, dinner and Breakfast) or similar Calakmul GRAN RUTA MAYA We will visit Kohunlich and Dzibanché. Kohunlich emerges in a garden full of tall and leafy palms that refresh the route. The highlight of the site is the Pyramid of the Masks . Dzibanché has big monuments and buildings of great quality. They are divided into four groups: you can roam freely admiring the magnificent squares and buildings. Highlight the large Acropolis . Then we will go to Chetumal, where they will have free time to explore the state capital . Kohunlich – Dzibanché GRAN RUTA MAYA After Breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the Laguna of Bacalar, popularly known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors Because it can distinguish seven different shades of blue from its waters. We can enjoy a kayak tour in the calm waters of the lagoon. Transfer to your hotel in the Riviera Maya. Bacalar GRAN RUTA MAYA INCLUDES : • Air conditioned transportation for small groups. • Archaeological bilingual guide and driver. • Nine nights in the mentioned hotels or similar category ( subject to availability) bed and breakfast • The specified lunches during the activities • Tickets to the three archeological sites mentioned . • Tickets to the locations we visited according to the itinerary . • Equipment for the activities described .
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