Progreso - Chichen Itza day tour:

- Enjoy the comfort and tranquility of a private day tour service, be picked up and off at the cruise ship terminal, have the opportunity to stop by other places off the road of collective bus day tours.

The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen-Itza are over 1,500 years old and are located only 80 miles from Merida city. The name Chichen-Itza is a Mayan word: Chi (mouth) Chen (well) and Itza (of the witch water). The main attraction is the central pyramid called "El castillo de Kukulkan" (The castle of the plumed serpent). The plumed serpent is a popular deity in various Mesoamerican cultures and the Mayans called this God "Kukulkán". It is sometimes possible to visit the inside passageway of the pyramid leading to the Balam (Jaguar) God adoratory. Just beyond El Castillo you will find a large ball court where Mayan men played a game called pok ta pok. Stop by to the great cenote (well), where people were often thrown into as sacrifices and those who survived were believed to be seers.

- Duration of this tour: 7 hours.
- Depart: Flexible, usually 30 minutes after cruise ship passengers off and back before boat departure schedule.
- Transportation: a/c suburvan, a/c van or a/c car dependable on number of persons of your group: couples or families with friends.
- Tour description: Upon cruise ship arrival passengers are welcomed by local tour guide right at the cruise ship terminal. Local tour guide will have a banner showing passengers name for easy reception.
Trip starts right away crossing Progreso town with direction the main archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Approximate driving time is two hours. General explanations of the Mayan and Yucatan culture are provided on the way.

Once at Chichen Itza, following spots detailed explanations will be provided:

The sacred well The Temple of the Warriors The Temple of the Tables The Temple of the Jaguars

The Ball Court The Castle of Kukulkan The Church The Observatory

Approximate duration of the archaeological site tour: 2 hours and a half.

- Tour Includes: Progreso cruise ship terminal fees, ice chest with purified bottled water and softdrinks, superhighway fees, archaeological site entrance fees, bilingual (English-Spanish) tour guide, travel insurance while on the road.
- Tour does not include: Use of video camera fees (Us.3.00 per unit), any tip, any extra expense.
- Off the road stops: to be dealed directly with tour guide.
- Italian, French or German guide available with 30% extra charge upon request.

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