Discover Uxmal, the finest example of Puuc Maya architecture, with a private certified guide — the oval Pyramid of the Magician, the Governor's Palace, and the Nunnery Quadrangle, far less visited than Chichén Itzá.
What to expect
Your private transfer heads south from Progreso (~80 km) into the rolling Puuc hills — a landscape strikingly different from the flat coastal plain. At Uxmal, the elliptical Pyramid of the Magician rises 35 metres above a jungle clearing; your guide narrates its construction across five distinct building periods. The Governor's Palace is considered the supreme achievement of pre-Columbian architecture in Mexico. Iguanas bask on carved friezes as you explore at a leisurely pace with no coach-group pressure.
Good to know
Allow 5–6 hours round-trip. Uxmal is roughly 80 km south of Progreso — confirm timing carefully against all-aboard. The site has limited shade; bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Site admission paid at the gate. Pre-book your private guide at least one week ahead.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Progreso — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Progreso
- Chichén Itzá: Private Expert-Led Tour of a Wonder of the World
- Mérida Colonial Splendour: Private City Sightseeing & Paseo de Montejo
- El Corchito Ecological Reserve: Private Cenote & Mangrove Kayak
- Xcambó Mayan Ruins & Pink Lake: Off-the-Beaten-Path Half-Day
- Yucatecan Food Tour: Private Market Feast & Cochinita Pibil Masterclass