Buckimion Posted August 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2017 My wife has her heart on seeing some Mayan ruins on an upcoming Carnival cruise, however, she is not the most cognizant person when it comes to keeping track of what is happening around her. I recently received a prosthetic for my right leg and have no illusions about hiking significantly, but I may be in just good enough shape to ride along and keep tabs on her (at whatever host station or entrance there may be) rather than entrust the tour providers. If I pay the excursion fare, can I hang back and perhaps just see what I can without extensively walking the grounds? If I can't go, she says she will be willing to go alone on the 'assurance' that she wouldn't be left behind, but she isn't aware that Carnival doesn't actually host these excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted August 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Don't bother going to Uxmal. There is a lot of walking on uneven ground, up and down staircases some are just inches wide. You cannot see the ruins unless you walk, probably about a mile total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaHofmann Posted September 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Don't bother going to Uxmal. There is a lot of walking on uneven ground, up and down staircases some are just inches wide. You cannot see the ruins unless you walk, probably about a mile total. I have read that much of Uxmal is accessible. There are boardwalk paths to the major places. Granted, he would not see the entire thing, but he could enjoy a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantbob Posted September 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Dzibichaltun has a really nice museum near the entrance that you could definitely hang out in. The ground is relatively flat too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WomanWillSail Posted October 7, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Dzibilchaltun is a smaller site, but close and not so much driving. Uxmal is the best Mayan site on the peninsula in the opinion of many. Both have accessible area and both have areas where one can hang back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2018 As of Feb 2018 Uxmal had a lot of ramps that would allow access to the large grassy areas and many going up to ruins areas. That said, the ramps to ruins were very long, or short and steep. A cart with ability to handle short grass would work, but a wheelchair would be exhausting. Site is very large and the back area is accessible only by climbing rock stairs. The entrance is over a hill that does have a good set of ramps beside the steps. These were actually much easier to walk than the steps. The shop and snack bar front area is very modern but has some terraces in it. Also has shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckimion Posted February 8, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I sent my wife alone on the Uxmal & Hacienda Ochil excursion by Carnival and she managed to return without getting lost. :D In her opinion, Uxmal was not suitable for my manual wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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