What to bring
For Uxmal,
wear comfortable walking shoes, preferrably sneakers (hard soles slip
on the rocks). Please be advised that the walking areas at the ruins
are uneven and one must be aware of every step taken. Bring a camera,
there may be a small charge for entering with video equipment. We
adivse you to bring something to drink,
as this tour will take 2-3 hours. We will have lunch in the
restaurant at Uxmal. There are also toilet facilities and a souvenir
shop on the grounds.
For Celestun, bring a swimsuit (changing room at the restaurant). Covered boats will carry 6-8 people each and our group will be divided up accordingly. There are restrooms and snack shops at Celestun. The flat-bottom boat tour will take approximately 1 1/2 hours and briefly pass through the mangroves (mosquito repellent). The afternoon will be spent on the beach in front of La Palapa Restaurant. This is a superb beach for swimming since the water is calm and clear. This day trip is an excellent mid-week break from the city and only a 1 1/2 hour drive from Merida.
The beach at Celestún, covered tour boats and palapa restaurants