Acanceh ATV Tour

On this offroading tour in Acanceh, we'll depart from Merida to explore the town known for its Maya archaeological remains.

Tour Options

You have two options for this quad tour in Acanceh, which include transportation, an English-speaking guide, vehicle and helmet rental, and bottled water:

Day Tour (4.5 hours)

After gathering at Santa Ana Park, we'll drive for thirty minutes to Acanceh. The tour includes an introduction to the route and ATV driving before starting from Plaza de las Tres Culturas toward the Acanceh Ruins.

We will see the Temple of the Masks and learn about the five masks that adorned the Acanceh Pyramid. The adventure continues to the Palace of the Stuccoes and the Observatory, before traversing a dirt road to an old hacienda, where we will gain insights into local life. We will finish by returning to Acanceh and then to Merida.

Night Tour (5.5 hours)

This tour follows the daytime itinerary, enhanced by the evening sunset. After visiting the hacienda, we will go to a local community for a dinner, featuring a typical Yucatecan dish made from corn, tomato, and cheese, before heading back to Acanceh and returning to Mérida.

Departure times

Departure times are as follows:

Day tour: 9 am, 11:30 am, or 2 pmNight tour: 5:30 pm

Requirements

Requirements to participate:

Minimum age to drive: 12 years; passenger age: 3 years.Minimum height: 1.20 meters (4 feet); maximum weight: 140 kilos (308 pounds).Maximum of 2 people can share a quad without exceeding 140 kilos (308 pounds).