Category Mayan Ruins & Archaeology

Mexico · MAYAN RUINS & ARCHAEOLOGY

Maya Ruins in Mexico: The 15 Best Guided Visits

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Mexico has more standing pre-Hispanic architecture than any other country in the Americas, and most of it can be reached in a day from somewhere you would already be staying. The 15 visits below cover Chichén Itzá, Cobá, Uxmal, Ek Balam, Tulum, Monte Albán and Teotihuacán, with entry fees, walking distances and how much shade to expect. Maya, Zapotec and Náhuatl speaking communities live at these sites today.

Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX. - The Very Early Pickup and Ride to Teotihuacan

1.Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,335 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $172Our number one

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan, breakfast in a natural cave, maguey and obsidian tastings, then Teotihuacan pyramids with CDMX pickup.

“Such an incredible experience. If you’re on the fence about this, definitely do it! The staff was fantastic, Jimena was with us all day and was absolutely lovely, they made my birthday feel extra special. Flying over the pyramids in a hot air balloon was a once in a lifetime experience, cannot praise this enough. I will be talking about this for years!”

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Teotihuacan pyramids morning or afternoon without tourist traps

Teotihuacan pyramids morning or afternoon without tourist traps - Getting out of Mexico City: comfortable shuttle, real schedule

2.Teotihuacan pyramids morning or afternoon without tourist traps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,186 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Early Teotihuacan with an English guide, direct access to the main pyramids and Causeway of the Dead, plus comfy round-trip transport.

“It was an amazing time visiting the pyramids. The bus there was new, clean and well maintained. Our guide Diana was upbeat, very knowledgeable and lovely. She walked us through the entire site explaining to us all the history as we walked. You do need to be able to keep up physically and do a lot of steps. It was a very memorable day.”

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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids - Pickup in CDMX: early start, shared ride, same meeting point

3.Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,651 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan plus cave breakfast at LA Cueva, with CDMX pickup and pyramid time, English speaking.

“Well organized, punctual, friendly and professional crew. The drone video capture and sparkling wine on tounch down was icing on the cake. More than 100 ballons in the air with sunrise in the backdrop made it spectacular.”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Price and The Real Value: What You Pay, What You Get, What Costs Extra

Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Tulum Archaeological Site: two hours of Maya walls and sea views

5.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

From Cancun, a guided Tulum ruins day plus cenote swim, A/C transport, lockers and lifejackets, and some free time to breathe.

“Tour was good, info before was bad. We were told we would be picked up at 7:50am on the day before we left at 5pm. At 9:10 pm we got a new email saying they would now pick us up at 7am. I didn't see the email till 3am that morning. I had to wake everybody early and get them up. Also they told us one price for the tickets, then changed the price days later and would not accept the prices quoted. Had to run around to find the money for the new price. Keep things consistent!!”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour - Meeting Gran Vuelo Teotihuacan, Why Early Pickup Actually Matters

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Tulum Ruins on the Caribbean: guided story time plus photo time

7.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Tour Tulum ruins, snorkel Akumal sea turtles, and swim a freshwater cenote cave with hotel pickup and tacos, plus snorkeling gear.

“You need to be able to swim and traverse the uneven paths. The ruins have many steps, some of it is ok for a scooter, but walking is involved. At the beach a boat will take you out to a destination and drop you off. A person SHOULD know how to swim even though life jackets are provided. You are not allowed to use fins/flippers. The swimming portion is a smaller group than other companies so you are able to enjoy seeing the turtles w/o fear of being kicked by others. The lunch is very good. It was fresh and delicious for our taste. Sophia and Edgar were excellent hosts.”

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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX - Coffee, cookies, and photos before takeoff

8.Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Balloon sunrise over Teotihuacan from CDMX, with coffee, cave breakfast, and Teotihuacan ruins, plus tastings and optional photo add-ons.

“Our experience was mixed. The balloon ride itself was amazing and we could not fault the ride itself. The views were fantastic and it was a really special experience. Unfortunately the organisation of the day really let the experience down for the following reasons. 1. We had to leave at 5am to wait 2.5hrs in the freezing cold. This was really frustrating for the whole group, everyone was uncomfortably cold and tired. 2. After the balloon ride the sparking wine toast was actually just sparking apple juice… 3. The liquor tasting was x3 1/3 of a shot. Not something to be advertised as an experience. 4. The group had split…”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan

Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan - Gran Vuelo Teotihuacan Check-In, Coffee Break, and Waiting to Fly

9.Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · 2 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan plus cave breakfast, artisan stops, and a guided walk at the pyramids. Pickup options included.

“I had never been in an air balloon before this, but this experience exceeded every possible expectation. We got SO close to the archeological site and were able to get amazing photos and videos. The takeoff and landing was nice and smooth. Our driver and all the staff were absolutely wonderful too.”

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Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids - Explora México Teotihuacan: what happens before you float

10.Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $148

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan plus cave breakfast, pulque and tequila tasting, and a quick ruins visit with CDMX pickup.

“The hot air ballon ride was excellent, the food didn’t not meet our expectations, Our driver David did an excellent job driving us on his own car, picked us up on time, took us every where we needed to go, he was very pleasant.”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya - Finding the Toucan Tours office without stress

11.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya, guided history plus optional Mahahual beach club, with AC transport and water, for about 4.5 hours.

“Before this tour I knew almost nothing about Mayan civilization and the guide was extremely informative, and the ruins were really cool. Very good driver as well and dropped us at the beach afterwards and took us back to the port a really nice day.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Tulum ruins with an archaeological guide: what you get beyond the postcard

12.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Tulum ruins, a cenote swim, and sea turtle snorkeling from Playa del Carmen, with lunch and transfers, in about 9 hours.

“Our guide Juan and driver Cesar were the best. They were passionate , kind and very knowledgeable of the days activities. Kept everyone safe and gave us an exceptional experience that would be a great memory for years to come.”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Price and fees: what $42 really covers

13.Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Best price here

Tulum ruins by the sea and two cenote swims, Mariposa and Chen-Ha, with hotel pickup and guided history in 6 hours.

“So so fantastic!! Angel was a wonderful tour guide, he’s friendly and approachable and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone! 10/10, no notes. They are organized and safe and personable. FYI the sun at the ruins is INTENSE. There is not much shade and you can’t bring disposable water bottles in. Make sure you bring enough cold water in reusable bottles!! Bring fans, hats, cooking towels, whatever you’ve got. Someone in our group got heat sickness. Totally not the tour’s fault, they did everything they could’ve. Just be prepared!! TLDR: Tour is wonderful! Sun is hot! BRING REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES!!!”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - Pickup from Cancun and how the schedule stays (or does not stay) smooth

14.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Guided Tulum ruins and Cenote Puerta Maya in one 8-hour day trip from Cancun, with priority entry, swim time, and cash-fee tips.

“This trip was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide than Abi. He was patient, accommodating & funny. Great energy and great attitude. A few this to note. Bring a metal container for water. They do not all any plastics inside the ruins. Wear comfortable shoes. There is a lot of walking. Overall I would recommend it. Great experience for me & my family.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - Chichén Itzá in plain view: Kukulkán, El Caracol, and more