MizErin1215 Posted February 17, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I want to visit a couple cenotes around Progreso when we dock there on April 11. I would take the Carnival excursion, but I'd rather not bike, which is included. Would anyone recommend an independently ran excursion group for something like this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted February 20, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I want to visit a couple cenotes around Progreso when we dock there on April 11. I would take the Carnival excursion, but I'd rather not bike, which is included. Would anyone recommend an independently ran excursion group for something like this? Thanks! I don't know specifically about cenote tours but you can check with Autoprogreso to see if they offer them. We've used AP several times for other tours and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupKayke Posted February 21, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Carnival offers a four-hour tour to swim or look at the cenotes... it's $60 a person... NO BIKE RIDING INVOLVED! You take a bus from the dock for a 30 minute ride to the cenote... then you have 3 hours to explore the ruins and/or swim in the cenote... then 30 minute ride back to the port. It's called Dzibilchaltun Mayan Ruins Tour. The pictures and reviews here on Cruise Critic have been fairly good. Excursion Description Go on an excursion of the archaeological site of Dzibilchaltun (dzeeble-chal-toon), one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world. On this excursion you will: See many important buildings of this amazing Mayan culture. Learn about the many archaeological and astronomical wonders of this site, including one of the most important archeo-astronomical phenomena which occurs during the solstice and the equinox. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a large sinkhole called “Cenote de X’Lacah” after touring the ruins. Note: This excursion is ideal for those who want to experience the thrill of exploring a Mayan ruin without investing the entire day as required by the distance of the other locations. Guests are only permitted to take a camera and water to the ruins; personal belongings may be left aboard the bus. Guests wishing to stay at the beach or in town after touring the ruins will be responsible for their return to the ship, either by taxi or the free shuttle. It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and light-colored, loose fitting clothes. Bring a bathing suit & towel if you wish to swim in the cenote. I only know this because we are considering this excursion. Hope this helps you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamLawson Posted February 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Erin! I believe you are all set up for a fun day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizErin1215 Posted February 27, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks Mr Lawson! I do believe so!! At first, I wasn't so thrilled with coming to Progreso, but now that we're set up with you, the anticipation is killing me! I expect the cenotes to be the highlight of the whole trip! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted February 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here are a couple of pics of the cenote at Dzib from last year or the year before. Nice and cool after a day walking around the ruins. One end very shallow and the other deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamLawson Posted March 4, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Looking forward to it, Mz Erin! There's lots to see in the area, you won't feel like a tourist (well, maybe a little) and you will have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammarhammer Posted March 5, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2012 About 2 hours inland (about 3 miles or so from Chichen Itza), there's this amazing cenote called Ik kil. It's one of the prettiest places we've ever visited. My husband, our three teenagers, and I went there on our cruise in 2009. With my *very* limited Spanish, we hired a gentleman to drive us. He was exceedingly helpful, patient and kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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