Another ruins question...

[karylrocks]

I have booked the Fantasy for my daughter for her honeymoon. At Progreso they only want to visit the ruins, so it doesn't matter whether it is a long or short trip to get there. What they really want is to be able to go into and climb around in the ruins. Which is the best location for really getting to explore?

[YucatanToday]

Uxmal is considered to be even better than Chichen Itza - just not as well known, or as crowded. Autoprogreso offers an excellent tour to the ruins - it's about a 2 hour drive there. Read more here:http://www.yucatantoday.com/destinations/eng-uxmal.htm

[hdawson]

As usual, YT is correct. I much prefer Uxmal over Chichen Itza.

[karylrocks]

I was considering Uxmal, but do they let you climb around on and inside the ruins? She had read that they used to but don't let you anymore, so I just want to verify that you still can. Anybody been there recently?

[hdawson]

Yes, you can climb some of the ruins at Uxmal. No at Chichen Itza.

[texsailor]

It has been 7 years since I have been to Chichen Itza, but when I was there you could certainly climb to the top of the big pyramid. See attached.[/ATTACH]

[hdawson]

No longer permitted at Chichen Itza. I've never seen a reason so I think possibly too many cases of injury due to vertigo.

[YucatanToday]

The main reason climbing is no longer allowed at Chichen Itza is to protect the ruins, along with safety reasons.

[karylrocks]

Thanks for the replies - looks like Uxmal wins. Now I just have to wait until the Progreso excursions are available to book for next year.

[fargodakota]

Here is a question about Uxmal. How is the bus ride? Is the road decent and what type bus/van is taken?

[YucatanToday]

The road between Progreso and Uxmal is an American-style highway and the bus is first-class with air-conditioning, comfortable seats, and a bathroom.

[fargodakota]

Thank you for the info. My wife watches too many movies about bad roads and over packed buses. I had seen pictures after posting the question and the road looked really nice. Much nicer than the road to our house.

[YucatanToday]

LOL - I know, chickens and bandits! The main danger when driving in Merida is being cut off in traffic by a BMW.

[fargodakota]

My wife told me if there are any chickens on the bus I am getting smacked. She was glad to hear the road was nice and the buses were as well.

 

Can't wait to come down and see everything in person.