Private Tour:Uxmal, Choco-Story Museum & Hacienda Yaxcopoil by Yucatan Concierge

This private tour leaves from Mérida and combines three stops on a single route: the archaeological zone of Uxmal, the Choco-Story museum and Hacienda Yaxcopoil. The operator, Yucatan Concierge, presents it as a trip into the past along one of its best Mayab routes, at your own time.

The day starts with Uxmal, acclaimed for its architectural beauty, where you walk the site with an expert guide. The itinerary allots about 120 minutes here.

The second stop is the Choco-Story museum, which recounts the history of cacao from Mexico to the world. It sits among botanical gardens with cacao trees along the way and has six permanent rooms, each covering an important aspect of that history, laid out as a timeline from the fruit to chocolate today. About 60 minutes are planned.

The last stop is Hacienda Yaxcopoil, one of the important henequén plantations that are a big part of the history of Yucatán. About 60 minutes are planned, and then you return to Mérida.

The tour suits travelers interested in Maya architecture, food history and the henequén era who prefer a private vehicle to a group departure. The listing asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness and does not recommend it for pregnant travelers, for people with spinal injuries or for those with poor cardiovascular health.

The price includes admission to all three places, personalized pick-up in Mérida according to your preferred time and place, bottled water, a bilingual guide certified by INAH in English or Spanish, and a private vehicle sized to the group with a professional driver. Gratuities, lunch and beverages are not included. Pick-up at your accommodation is at 8:00 am; provide the name and address, or send a request for a different time. The recommended departure is between 7 and 9 am.