About this experience
Book a tour to visit the new Mayan Museum in Cancun and don’t forget to visit the San Miguelito Ruins located inside, the ONLY exhibit near Cancun with REAL artifacts found in recent excavations of the Yucatan Peninsula. An excellent complement to your tours of Chichen Itza and Tulum.
On this tour, our expert tour guides will pick you up at your hotel and take you to visit this museum. As you stroll through the exhibits, your guide will explain about the use and meaning to many of the artifacts you will see displayed here. After, he will take you to the bottom level to visit the recently uncovered San Miguelito ruins which are located within the museum property.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Liability road insurance, parking and toll road fees
- Admission fees to Museum and Archeological site
- Rountrip Transportation A/C VAN
- Professional certified LDS tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Video Camera Permit ($4 usd aprox.)
- Souvenirs
Itinerary and highlights
The new museum is made up of three 4,400-square-foot exhibition halls and includes 350 ancient artifacts that were collected over 30 years. Among its features is 14,000-year-old Maya remains discovered in the underwater caves of Tulum, the 10,000-year-old remains of La Mujer de las Palmas (The Woman of the Palms) and tools and other artifacts the Maya once used in daily life.
San Miguelito archaeological site recently opened as well. This location was inhabited more than 800 years ago until the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
There are some (non-related) small Mayan vestiges of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Cancun
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up is at client's Hotel Front Lobby or Tours/Activities drop-off area (if applicable). Upon reconfirmation, the client must send Hotel information and room number to schedule pick-up. The pick-up time may vary depending on logistics and location of hotel. The client will receive their exact pick-up time 1-day prior to departure.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alma's LDS Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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