Visit old hacienda with yellow city of Izamal and swim in the cenote
We’ll start the day at Hacienda Aké, an old henequen estate where you can see how the “green gold” of Yucatán was once made. Then we’ll head to Izamal — the famous Yellow City. Almost every building here is painted a warm shade of yellow, and the whole town has a calm, timeless feel.
We’ll visit the convent, walk through the streets and climb the Pyramid of Kinich Kakmó for a great view over the rooftops. Lunch will be at a local spot where you can try classic Yucatecan dishes.
To finish the day, we’ll cool off in a nearby cenote before heading back to Mérida. A relaxed day of history, color, and good food.
Tour Itinerary
8:00 AM: Start your day with a comfortable hotel pickup.
9:30 AM: Arriving at Hacienda Ake and taking a tour. This hacienda is one of a few in Yucatan where the original henequen processing can be still seen.
11:30 AM: Walking tour in Izamal. Visit the famous yellow-painted Convento de San Antonio de Padua and explore the streets, markets, and local shops. Climb the pyramid Kinich Kakmó and see the beautiful landscape.
13:00 PM: Delicious lunch in a traditional restaurant.
3:30 PM: Visit the cenote and take a refreshing swim
6:00 PM: Return to Mérida and drop off in your hotel.
*In case that visiting hacienda would not be your cup of tea, we can replace this activity with visiting several different cenotes.
What is included?
Transportation from Mérida
Guide (fluent English)
Minibar on board (Water, soda, juice, local beer)
Visiting Hacienda Aké with tour of Henequen processing)
City tour in Izamal (Mayan pyramid Kinich kakmó)
Visiting 1 Cenote
Lunch