Dzibichaltun Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Excursion

3.75

3.8(16 reviews)

5 hours

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Only 12 miles from Progreso, the archaeological site of Dzibilchaltún is one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world followed by free time at the beach

You will start this fun-filled day when you meet your friendly, bilingual guide at the cruise ship terminal or hotel from Progreso or Merida. You'll be shown to comfortable and air-conditioned transportation for the 40-minute drive to the ruin site. Once you are at the Dzibilchaltun Mayan Ruins, you'll follow your guide through what was once the largest cities in ancient Mesoamerica. On your walk, your experienced guide will tell you information about the culture, as well as the meaning and use of the structures you'll see. Next, you'll board your transportation for the drive back to Progreso for your time at Silcer Beach Club. This property is new and limits the amount of guests per day. The property is private so you can have a relaxing, stress-free day.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 18 years

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

What To Expect

Zona Arqueologica de Dzibilchaltun

acces to the mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Acces to all facilities at our Progreso Silcerr beach club

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

From Progreso

this excursion includes pickup service in Progreso, Chicxulub and Chelem Pickup included

From Merida

includes round transportation from Merida Pickup included

What‘s Included

Professional guide

All Fees and Taxes

Round-trip shared transfer

acces to beach facilities at the Progreso Beach club

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.75

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First, don't believe the...
Frederick B,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
First, don't believe the ticket instructions on where to meet the tour company. We ended up taking a free shuttle into Progreso, where we had to meet the tour driver. The ruins, and our tour guide were incredible. The beach was very beautiful also.
Disorganized, misleading, and not what was advertised
Erica Dionn W,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We booked the Dzibilchaltún Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Excursion based on the online description, but the experience did not match what was promised and felt like a bait and switch. Before the tour even started, communication was confusing. The listing said the tour began at 9:00 AM, but when I reached out to confirm the meeting point, I was told 8:30 AM instead. We arrived at 8:30 and no one was there. A nearby store had to call the company for us, and someone eventually showed up and redirected us to another location. At the second location, we were told to wait for transportation. Instead of the comfortable, air-conditioned transport described online, the four of us were asked to squeeze into a small Chevy sedan. It was very tight and not clean. The driver was polite, but this was not appropriate transportation for a paid tour. We were driven about 20 minutes to the ruins. The driver paid the entrance fee (400 MXN total for the four of us), but there was no guide provided, despite the tour description stating otherwise. We had to pay an additional guide at the ruins ourselves. That guide, to be clear, was excellent and the ruins themselves were amazing—but this was not included as advertised. After about two hours, we were taken to the “beach break.” This was not a beach club as described. It was simply a few tables on the beach. Drinks were made from a cooler, and food was fetched by running across the street to other restaurants. This was nothing close to the private, relaxing beach club experience promised. Overall, I could have saved money and had a far better experience by going directly to the ruins on my own and then visiting Progreso Beach to eat at a proper restaurant with better service. I’m honestly not sure what our money went toward. I would not recommend this booking. The lack of organization, misleading description, and downgraded experience made this feel like a classic bait and switch.
This excursion was nice...
Carin H,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
This excursion was nice but a little disconcerting as they changed plans on it frequently. The ruins and guide were very nice. The beach they took us to was unremarkable except that there were so so many shells on it. That part was very cool. I have never seen so many shells in one place at a time.
Not what we booked, pretty disappointed.
Carrie R,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
We did both get to take the tour we booked. I want to start by saying our tour guide, Toni, was great and helped make the day as good as could be for us, but we did not get the tour we paid for. Upon arrival to the meeting location we were told that the ruin site we were scheduled to visit was not open at this time. Instead they took us to another site, which was nice but not nearly as impressive as the site we’re were supposed to see. My husband and I have visited Dzibilchaltún before and were excited to take our daughters there, especially to swim in the sinkhole. The backup ruin site was interesting, but just not the same experience we were expecting. The second half of our tour was supposed to be at Silcer Beach Club where we would have had pools and beach access. Silcer Beach Club was supposed to be more of an “all inclusive” type of experience with lounge chairs and umbrellas. Instead, we were dropped off at a restaurant on a dirty public beach where lunch cost us an extra $150. All in all, I’m super disappointed with the excursion experience we got and would not likely book with this company or tour guide again. I gave a two star rating because our tour guide was quite nice and taught us a lot about the Mayan culture.
Underwhelming tour.
Previn M,Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
Not up to expectations. Did not go to the ruins advertised (Dzibichaltun) due to what was explained as a non-payment by the vendor, instead was taken to Xcambo ruins. The pickup spot was somewhat confusing and hard to find despitethe instructions. The tour guide (Tony) did his best and was friendly but spoke very little english. Not much to see at flamingo location and Myan salt production area. Disappointing would not recommend this tour.
Great tour
Ingrid W,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour guide that adjusted our itinerary- with our consent - due to an issue out of their control.
Visit if you have the time
jocelynd62,Feb 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided to visit the site on our own, so took a taxi from Merida. The ruins are very old dating from 600BC. They are small and well worth having a guide as he can explain everything to you about the buildings. The open chapel which was built of stones from the original buildings is interesting, it self a ruin, was being worked on by the conservators. The cenote is polluted therefore it is not possible to swim in it any more The echoes in the main square really do,sound like the quetzals. The most important building is the building of the 7 dolls.the window at the top was strategically placed for the solstices and the moon. The ruins were not very busy. We took about 2 hours
It worked out.
Richard S,Oct 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
We were disappointed that the museum and cenote were closed, but our guide improvised and did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed spending our time with Carlos. He was great!! He even spoke Mayan!
Not impressed
panicpreacher,Dec 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Was not very impressed. The cenote was closed and they didn't reduce the price of admission. The museum was also closed. We did not get a guide but the ruins were not that impressive. There are a lot better options in the area.
Flexible and accommodating
Megan W,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you’re looking for fancy and glamour, this tour is not it BUT if you want friendly, flexible, fun and knowledgeable this is the group for you! We had a great experience on a private tour. The tour guides were laid back and personable and extremely accommodating. The van was old and AC wasn’t great but that didn’t bother us.

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Dzibichaltun Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Excursion

3.75

3.8(16 reviews)

5 hours

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

Show all 11 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Only 12 miles from Progreso, the archaeological site of Dzibilchaltún is one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world followed by free time at the beach

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 18 years

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

What To Expect

Zona Arqueologica de Dzibilchaltun

acces to the mayan ruins of Dzibichaltun

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Acces to all facilities at our Progreso Silcerr beach club

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

From Progreso

this excursion includes pickup service in Progreso, Chicxulub and Chelem Pickup included

From Merida

includes round transportation from Merida Pickup included

What‘s Included

Professional guide

All Fees and Taxes

Round-trip shared transfer

acces to beach facilities at the Progreso Beach club

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.75

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First, don't believe the...
Frederick B,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
First, don't believe the ticket instructions on where to meet the tour company. We ended up taking a free shuttle into Progreso, where we had to meet the tour driver. The ruins, and our tour guide were incredible. The beach was very beautiful also.
Disorganized, misleading, and not what was advertised
Erica Dionn W,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We booked the Dzibilchaltún Mayan Ruins & Beach Break Excursion based on the online description, but the experience did not match what was promised and felt like a bait and switch. Before the tour even started, communication was confusing. The listing said the tour began at 9:00 AM, but when I reached out to confirm the meeting point, I was told 8:30 AM instead. We arrived at 8:30 and no one was there. A nearby store had to call the company for us, and someone eventually showed up and redirected us to another location. At the second location, we were told to wait for transportation. Instead of the comfortable, air-conditioned transport described online, the four of us were asked to squeeze into a small Chevy sedan. It was very tight and not clean. The driver was polite, but this was not appropriate transportation for a paid tour. We were driven about 20 minutes to the ruins. The driver paid the entrance fee (400 MXN total for the four of us), but there was no guide provided, despite the tour description stating otherwise. We had to pay an additional guide at the ruins ourselves. That guide, to be clear, was excellent and the ruins themselves were amazing—but this was not included as advertised. After about two hours, we were taken to the “beach break.” This was not a beach club as described. It was simply a few tables on the beach. Drinks were made from a cooler, and food was fetched by running across the street to other restaurants. This was nothing close to the private, relaxing beach club experience promised. Overall, I could have saved money and had a far better experience by going directly to the ruins on my own and then visiting Progreso Beach to eat at a proper restaurant with better service. I’m honestly not sure what our money went toward. I would not recommend this booking. The lack of organization, misleading description, and downgraded experience made this feel like a classic bait and switch.
This excursion was nice...
Carin H,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
This excursion was nice but a little disconcerting as they changed plans on it frequently. The ruins and guide were very nice. The beach they took us to was unremarkable except that there were so so many shells on it. That part was very cool. I have never seen so many shells in one place at a time.
Not what we booked, pretty disappointed.
Carrie R,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
We did both get to take the tour we booked. I want to start by saying our tour guide, Toni, was great and helped make the day as good as could be for us, but we did not get the tour we paid for. Upon arrival to the meeting location we were told that the ruin site we were scheduled to visit was not open at this time. Instead they took us to another site, which was nice but not nearly as impressive as the site we’re were supposed to see. My husband and I have visited Dzibilchaltún before and were excited to take our daughters there, especially to swim in the sinkhole. The backup ruin site was interesting, but just not the same experience we were expecting. The second half of our tour was supposed to be at Silcer Beach Club where we would have had pools and beach access. Silcer Beach Club was supposed to be more of an “all inclusive” type of experience with lounge chairs and umbrellas. Instead, we were dropped off at a restaurant on a dirty public beach where lunch cost us an extra $150. All in all, I’m super disappointed with the excursion experience we got and would not likely book with this company or tour guide again. I gave a two star rating because our tour guide was quite nice and taught us a lot about the Mayan culture.
Underwhelming tour.
Previn M,Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
Not up to expectations. Did not go to the ruins advertised (Dzibichaltun) due to what was explained as a non-payment by the vendor, instead was taken to Xcambo ruins. The pickup spot was somewhat confusing and hard to find despitethe instructions. The tour guide (Tony) did his best and was friendly but spoke very little english. Not much to see at flamingo location and Myan salt production area. Disappointing would not recommend this tour.
Great tour
Ingrid W,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour guide that adjusted our itinerary- with our consent - due to an issue out of their control.
Visit if you have the time
jocelynd62,Feb 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We decided to visit the site on our own, so took a taxi from Merida. The ruins are very old dating from 600BC. They are small and well worth having a guide as he can explain everything to you about the buildings. The open chapel which was built of stones from the original buildings is interesting, it self a ruin, was being worked on by the conservators. The cenote is polluted therefore it is not possible to swim in it any more The echoes in the main square really do,sound like the quetzals. The most important building is the building of the 7 dolls.the window at the top was strategically placed for the solstices and the moon. The ruins were not very busy. We took about 2 hours
It worked out.
Richard S,Oct 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
We were disappointed that the museum and cenote were closed, but our guide improvised and did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed spending our time with Carlos. He was great!! He even spoke Mayan!
Not impressed
panicpreacher,Dec 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Was not very impressed. The cenote was closed and they didn't reduce the price of admission. The museum was also closed. We did not get a guide but the ruins were not that impressive. There are a lot better options in the area.
Flexible and accommodating
Megan W,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you’re looking for fancy and glamour, this tour is not it BUT if you want friendly, flexible, fun and knowledgeable this is the group for you! We had a great experience on a private tour. The tour guides were laid back and personable and extremely accommodating. The van was old and AC wasn’t great but that didn’t bother us.