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Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

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The Yucatán Peninsula is a vast limestone platform in southeastern Mexico, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the north and west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It is home to some of the world's most celebrated Maya ruins, including Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, and Tulum, drawing history and archaeology enthusiasts from around the globe. The region is equally famous for its cenotes — thousands of natural freshwater sinkholes perfect for swimming and diving — as well as its Caribbean beach towns like Playa del Carmen and Isla Holbox. Travellers come for a compelling mix of ancient culture, jungle adventure, world-class diving along the Mesoamerican Reef, and a vibrant food scene rooted in Yucatecan tradition.

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£3,900 retail with Exodus → £1,050 self-launched

Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico · 8 days

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Mexico's Yucatán Adventure: Self-Launched Edition

Same ruins, cenotes, flamingos and foodie highs as the Exodus tour — just without the group tour price tag. This self-launched 8-day Yucatán itinerary takes you from colonial Valladolid through Chichén Itzá and Uxmal to the pink lagoons of Ría Lagartos and the laid-back beach town of El Cuyo. You'll swap the guided group for local colectivos, ADO buses and self-booked experiences on GetYourGuide, cutting costs dramatically while keeping every highlight. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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