Discover the real flavors of Mérida on this guided street food adventure! This tour takes 3 hour (around) to visit the market and walk through hidden corners as you taste authentic Yucatecan specialties prepared by local vendors who have been perfecting their recipes for generations. From cochinita pibil tacos and salbutes to fresh seasonal fruits and regional candies, every bite tells a story about the city’s culture and traditions. Along the way, your local guide will share insights about Mérida’s food heritage, daily life, and the history behind each dish. This small-group experience (10 people) lets you explore Mérida’s authentic food scene and discover the true spirit of Yucatán through its flavors.
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path. Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent.
The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture. Discover the history and secrets, plus everything that this city has for you: art, traditions, and loads of cultural diversity. Come and have fun on this Walking Tour that we have made for you, a traveler who wants to know the city in a local way.
Make your Reservation through our Website and get a DISCOUNT for MEXICAN and Residents. Visit: https://mikeandduckexperiences.com This experience is a walking tour, in the most emblematic buildings of Merida´s Heart, during the tour you will feel that you return to the past by learning more about the history of the city and the buildings that are visited during the Tour. Besides talking about these important places, we will also talk about cenotes, the importance and creation, Mayan Aluxes, Equinox and much more! I will share personal stories and some urban stories. * If you can't see availability for a date or time, feel free to contact me. * Morning and evening tour only for ENGLISH language. * If you are interested to booking this experience in SPANISH language, please contact me to arrange a specific date or time. (MEXICAN AND RESIDENTS GET SPECIAL DISCOUNT holding an oficial and Current ID). * Morning and evening tour includes: 01 bag with Mexican Candies, 01 bottle water, postal picture of Merida.
This activity is unique, since topics are addressed from a local perspective, for example the time of construction of this city of Mérida, its origins as a Mayan city, which we will see reflected, through Mayan aesthetic stones in some buildings. Likewise, we will talk about the culture and traditions of this city, as well as a wide variety of places to have fun and eat delicious food; from restaurants to famous taquerias in the historic center of this city. On Sunday mornings, we will visit the most popular market in the city, the famous Lucas de Gálvez to see the colorful fresh fruits of the region.
Do you feel like doing something in particular during your stay in Merida? or simply if you would like to have a guide only for you, this is your best option. Our itinerary offers you suggestion on what are the hot spots in Merida but at the end of the day you decide! The best option for family trips and travellers with special needs or desires. The service ranges from city tours, eating and drinking experiences, shopping and all you can think of!