Gulf Coast
Dzibilchaltún Shore Excursion from Progreso
Looking for a Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso day that fits your ship's time in port? We plan private shore excursions from the Progreso cruise pier to Dzibilchaltún, with a local driver and guide waiting at the meeting point. The drive is about 35 minutes each way, and you request a quote with your ship and date.
Excursion options
Dzibilchaltún is an archaeological site north of Mérida with a cenote you can swim in, the Temple of the Seven Dolls and a museum. It is one of the closest ruins to Progreso, so it suits shorter port days and a relaxed pace.
Whether you search for Dzibilchaltún from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Dzibilchaltún excursion, the plan below is the same: a private vehicle and a guide for your group, with the day built around your ship's schedule.
- Dzibilchaltún with a swim at the site cenote
- Dzibilchaltún followed by lunch in Progreso
- Dzibilchaltún plus a beach club afternoon
Timing: pier to pier
For a Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso day, ships dock at Progreso roughly from 8:00 to 17:00, and the cruise pier is about 6 to 7 km long, so the first minutes of the day go to getting from the gangway to the meeting point.
For Dzibilchaltún, the drive is about 35 minutes each way, or about 1 hour 10 minutes on the road in total.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 9:35 Arrive at the first stop (about 35 minutes of driving)
- 9:35 Guided walk through the site and the Museum of the Maya People (about 90 minutes)
- 11:05 Swim at Cenote Xlacah inside the site (about 45 minutes)
- 11:50 Lunch or beach time back in Progreso (about 90 minutes)
- 13:20 Start the drive back to the port
- 13:55 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso are typical market ranges per person in USD for a private vehicle, driver and guide, and they fall as the group grows. The entrance fee is about MXN 250 per foreign adult (2026), generally paid separately; fees change.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $80 to $100 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $45 to $60 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $40 to $50 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $30 to $40 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Dzibilchaltún shore excursion Progreso plan.
What to bring off the ship
- Your ship card and photo ID, as required by your cruise line
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit and a towel if your stop has a swim
- Small cash in pesos for entrances, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles
Other Progreso shore excursions
FAQs
How far is Dzibilchaltún from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 30 km, about 35 minutes by road each way.
Will I be back before the ship leaves?
We plan the day with a buffer before all-aboard and agree a return time with you. We cannot promise a formal guarantee, so keep your ship's schedule in mind.
Where do we meet the driver?
We arrange a meeting point at the pier and confirm it before the day. Pickup can be arranged for the ship you are on.
How do I book?
Send a quote request through the contact form with your ship name, date, group size and all-aboard time.
Can I swim at Dzibilchaltún?
The Xlacah cenote inside the site is typically open for swimming. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.