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Progreso, Yucatán, Mexico
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Cruise to the Yucatán Peninsula for an unbeatable combination of breathtaking beaches and fascinating history. Inland from Progreso’s golden beaches is the colorful city of Mérida. The Yucatan Peninsula is home to a high concentration of well-preserved Maya ruins, many of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Plaza Grande in Mérida, Mexico
Enjoy Mérida
(~ 40 minute drive from the Progreso cruise dock.)
The vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, Mérida has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage. The Plaza Grande, the central square or zocalo, is the heart of the city, where residents gather and the city’s historical heritage is concentrated. The Palacio de Gobierno and the Palacio Municipal are great stops as well. There are countless museums, markets and cantinas so you will have lots of options.
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Xcambo Ruins on a Carnival Cruise shore excursion.
Explore Xcampo
(~ 40 minute drive from Progreso cruise dock)
The Xcampo Mayan archaeoligical zone features Peten style architecture dating to the Early Classic (250-600 AD). The area is adjacent to a salt flat which provided salt to the Mayan empire. La Rosada pink lagoon salt flats are still used for salt production today. The pink waters are an attraction worth seeing on your way to the ruins.
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Uxmal Mayan Ruins
Explore Uxmal
(~ 1.5 hour drive from Progreso cruise dock)
Discover the beautiful Mayan City of Uxmal, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Mayan world. Most of the architecture visible today was built between about 700 and 1100 AD. Its buildings are typical of the Puuc style and include the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Nun’s Quadrangle, Temple de los Falos, Nunnery Quadrangle, Governor’s Palace, Ball Court and House of the Turtles. It’s typically less crowded and more serene than Chichén Itzá.
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Chichén Itzá Mayan Ruins
Explore Chichén Itzá
(~ 2 hour drive from Progreso cruise dock)
Chichén Itzá was once the most important cities in the Mayan empire. Today it is one of Mexico’s most visited sites. The massive step pyramid, known as El Castillo or Temple of Kukulcan towers above the ancient city, which thrived from around 600 to 1200 AD.
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