Gulf Coast

Mayapán Shore Excursion from Progreso

This Mayapán shore excursion Progreso option is a private day from the ship to Mayapán, with a driver and guide who plan the schedule around your all-aboard time. Pickup can be arranged at the pier, and you send a quote request to begin.

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Excursion options

Mayapán was a walled Maya capital in the late Postclassic period, with a temple modeled on El Castillo at Chichén Itzá and a round observatory-style building. It receives few visitors, so the site feels spacious and unhurried.

Whether you search for Mayapán from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Mayapán 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.

Mayapán with a guide and a village lunch
Mayapán with a cenote stop
Mayapán and a hacienda on the return

Timing: pier to pier

For a Mayapán 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 Mayapán, the drive is about 90 minutes each way, or about 3 hours 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
10:30 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 30 minutes of driving)
10:30 Guided visit of the ruins, including the Temple of Kukulcán (about 120 minutes)
12:30 Lunch in a nearby village (about 60 minutes)
13:30 Start the drive back to the port
15:00 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard

Prices

Prices for a Mayapán 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 small and generally paid on site; we confirm current rates in the quote.

Group size	Vehicle	Typical price (USD)
2 people	Sedan or SUV	about $130 to $165 per person
4 people	SUV	about $75 to $100 per person
6 people	Van	about $65 to $85 per person
10 people	Van (up to about 10)	about $50 to $65 per person

Back-to-ship guarantee

We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Mayapán 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

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FAQs

How far is Mayapán from the Progreso cruise port?

It is about 90 km, about 90 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.

Is Mayapán worth visiting?

It is a good choice for travelers who prefer quieter sites. It is less famous than Chichén Itzá but has a distinct, walled layout.

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.

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