Day 2 | Cancún – Tulum – Coba – Merida
On the second day, we start your expedition to The Mayan World, with a scarcely 2 hours drive to reach the Magic archeological Site of Tulum, a walled sacred City of the Mayan Post Classic Period. Tulum stands on a Cliff facing the raising sun, with outstanding views of the Caribbean. With over 20 Buildings, you will be able to observe the Stalls on the monuments, with the graphic legacy of the stage of the Mayan Culture in that Period; you will also see the First Castle on your Route dedicated to Kukulkan, the God of Gods of the Mayas. Tulum was a major link in the Maya extensive trade network, both maritime and land routes converged here.
Tulum will be your first Caribbean Beach to enjoy the white sand and the crystal clear water of the Ocean. Travel approximately two hours to discover the magic of the Mayan Ruins in Tulum. We then continue one hour Transit to reach Coba, the largest Mayan City on the Peninsula. There were a large group of sites built around shallow lakes in northern Quintana Roo and connected by masonry ceremonial walkways (sacbe), one of which reaches 100 km long. The site has several large structures up to 42 meters in height, bearing witness to the presence of a large population at the time of splendor. After Coba, we will transit to reach the Colonial City of Merida our overnight Destination.
Merida is the Center of the State and all the roads converge at the State Capital. Merida’s Central Square or “Plaza Grande” is surrounded by ancient buildings that form the Historic District such as The San Idelfonso Cathedral of Merida, the most antique church of the American Continent, built in the second half of the XVIth Century. Merida’s Cathedral has one of the biggest interior Statues of Christ in the World. Merida was founded on January 6, 1542 on the indigenous trace of Ichcaanzihó's City, called also T'hó .↑ top
