Tour to Uxmal , Cenote Sambula and Chocolate Museum Story

This 660-minute cultural tour from Mérida goes along the Puuc Route with three stops: the ancient city of Uxmal, the Yucatán Choco Story Museum and a swim in the Sambula cenote. It is guided by a cultural guide, and the operator frames it as a way to see one of the great sites of the Maya world together with a museum about cacao.

The first stop is Uxmal, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and presented as one of the most important cities of the Maya world, comparable in importance to Chichén Itzá. You spend about two hours here. Note that INAH and CULTUR taxes are not included: 700 MXN per adult and 100 MXN per child, paid in exact cash to the guide when boarding or directly at the ticket office.

Next is the Yucatán Choco Story Museum, an interactive museum located in the heart of Yucatán that traces the history of cacao. You spend about an hour there. It covers the origins of cacao, its cultivation and distribution, and its uses across cultures and traditions. It also focuses on the ancient Maya methods of preparing cacao, so you gain a picture of why the plant mattered in this region.

The last stop is the Sambula cenote, a sacred place with a long history and cultural significance. You have about an hour to swim in its clear waters and have a regional lunch, which the operator says completes the experience. Whether lunch is covered by the price is not stated, so check when you book. The trip suits travelers interested in archaeology, history and chocolate. It is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels, but is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

For planning: the price includes air conditioning in the vehicle. Admissions, fees and taxes are not included and are given as 40 USD for adults and 25 USD for children, with a preferential rate for Mexicans with INE; the source also gives the peso amounts above, so confirm the exact charge when booking. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The source does not name a meeting point, so confirm it on the booking page.