Day Trips
us, however, day trips are optional (See Optional fees).
On Sunday morning after Orientation, we will take a tour of the magnificent Maya architecture at Uxmal with a scholarly guide
whose thorough knowledge of Maya culture will
make this a trip to remember. Uxmal is 80 miles from Merida. A good
overview
of Uxmal will take a few hours.

On Wednesday morning we will take a tour by flat-bottom boat through the Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Ria CelestĂșn. The reserve is 60 miles southwest of Merida. We will be out on the boat
for approximately 1 1/2 hours in the mangroves and estuaries and to see the flamingos. The small town of Celestun is a fishing community that still preserves daily Maya life, folklore and traditions.
The route from Merida to Celestun passes through a few traditional Maya villages (a step back in time).
Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Ria CelestĂșn
