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México · Yucatán

January 17–23, 2026 • 7 Days • 7 Travelers

Route Map

Day by Day

Sat, Jan

✈ Travel Day

Minneapolis → Cancún

Depart MSP 6:27am (Terminal 1) → Arrive CUN 11:40am (Terminal 3)

Delta DL0399 • Boeing 737-900 • Nonstop • 4h 13m

Passengers: Anthony, Asher, Charles, Samuel

Confirmation: G5PUU7

🚐

Cancún Airport → Mérida

Private 8-passenger van • ~3.5 hrs • Pickup at CUN Airport

✓ Booked: GYGMX4Y9BX28 • PIN: JjdS5m/r

🚐 Private

17–19

Sat–Mon

🇲🇽 Mérida

Casa Mariposa, Breathtaking 5BR Home of Your Dreams 📍

January 17–20 • 3 nights

5 Bedrooms • 7 adults

485 Calle 78 Centro, Merida, YUC, 97000

Check-in: 3:00pm • Check-out: 11:00am

Vrbo: HA-HDM1NY

📶 WiFi

Network: Casa Mariposa

Password: byf48578

🚐

Mérida → Valladolid

Jan 20 • Depart 11:00am → Arrive ~1:13pm • Private van for 7

✓ Daytrip: 7KFSM83S • Pickup at Casa Mariposa

🚐 Daytrip

20–22

Tue–Thu

🇲🇽 Valladolid

Luxe Oasis w/ Private Pool, Waterfall, Yoga & Hammock Garden 📍

January 20–23 • 3 nights

Sleeps 12 • 7 adults

204 J, Calle 53, Valladolid, YUC, 97784 Mexico

Check-in: 4:00pm • Check-out: 11:00am

Vrbo • Booked by Jennifer

🐝 Confirmed Activity • Wed, Jan 21

Xkopek Mayan Bees Tour & Honey Tasting

8:30am • 1.5 hours • 3 adults + 4 children

Calle 57 x 36 y 38, San Juan • Arrive by 8:25am

Ref: GYGZGZ9GF4RK • PIN: WxHR#BrM

🚂

Valladolid → Cancún Airport

Jan 23 • Depart 8:52am → Arrive 11:31am • Train 301, Coach 4T • 7 passengers

✓ Tren Maya: 3092CC15B • Board by 8:22am

🚂 Tren Maya

Fri, Jan

✈ Travel Day

Cancún → Minneapolis

Depart CUN 1:50pm (Terminal 3) → Arrive MSP 5:11pm (Terminal 1)

Delta DL2011 • Boeing 737-900 • Nonstop • 4h 21m

Seats: 22C, 22D, 22E, 22F

Confirmation: G5PUU7

Total Duration

7 Days

Confirmed

6 Nights

Accommodations

2 Properties

Destinations

2 Cities

🚗 Transport Notes

✓ CUN → Mérida: Private van transfer booked (GetYourGuide). Pickup at Cancún International Airport.

✓ Mérida → Valladolid: Daytrip van booked. Pickup 11:00am at Casa Mariposa, arrive ~1:13pm at Valladolid property.

✓ Valladolid → CUN Airport: Tren Maya booked! Train 301, Coach 4T. Depart 8:52am, arrive 11:31am. Board 30-45 min early. Free shuttle bus connects station to airport terminals.

📄 Travel Documents

Document	Details	File
✈️ Flight Confirmation	Delta • MSP↔CUN • 4 passengers • Conf# G5PUU7	View PDF ↗
🏠 Mérida Rental	Casa Mariposa • Jan 17-20 • Vrbo HA-HDM1NY	—
🏠 Valladolid Rental	Luxe Oasis • Jan 20-23 • Booked by Jennifer	—
🚐 CUN → Mérida Transfer	Private Van • Jan 17 • Ref# GYGMX4Y9BX28	—
🚐 Mérida → Valladolid	Daytrip • Jan 20 @ 11am • Ref# 7KFSM83S	View PDF ↗
🐝 Xkopek Mayan Bees Tour	Jan 21 @ 8:30am • Ref# GYGZGZ9GF4RK	—
🚂 Valladolid → CUN Airport	Tren Maya • Jan 23 @ 8:52am • Ref# 3092CC15B	View PDF ↗

🗺️ Day Trip Ideas

From Mérida

Uxmal – Stunning Mayan ruins, less crowded than Chichén Itzá. ~80 km south, ~1.5 hr drive. UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible Puuc architecture.
Celestún – Biosphere reserve with flamingos! Boat tours through mangroves. ~100 km west, ~1.5 hr drive. Best Dec-April.
Progreso Beach – Closest beach to Mérida. ~40 km north, ~45 min drive. Casual beach day with fresh seafood.
Cenotes near Mérida – Cenote Xlacah (at Dzibilchaltún ruins), Cenote Cuzamá (3 cenotes by horse cart), Cenote Santa Barbara.

From Valladolid

Chichén Itzá – The famous pyramid! Only ~45 km, ~40 min drive. Go early (opens 8am) to beat crowds and heat.
Cenote Ik Kil – Iconic swimming cenote near Chichén Itzá. Can combine in same day trip.
Cenote Suytun – Instagram-famous cenote with light beam. ~10 min from Valladolid.
Ek Balam – Lesser-known Mayan ruins you can still climb. ~30 km north, ~30 min. Has an incredible cenote nearby (Cenote X'Canché).
Las Coloradas – Pink lakes! ~170 km, 2+ hrs. Long drive but stunning photos.

🍽️ Yucatecan Food to Try

Cochinita Pibil – Slow-roasted pork in achiote (red paste), wrapped in banana leaves. THE signature Yucatecan dish.

Papadzules – Tortillas dipped in pepita (pumpkin seed) sauce, filled with eggs, topped with tomato sauce.

Sopa de Lima – Lime soup with shredded chicken/turkey, fried tortilla strips. Tangy and comforting.

Panuchos – Fried tortillas stuffed with black beans, topped with turkey, pickled onion, avocado.

Salbutes – Like panuchos but puffy, not stuffed. Topped with turkey, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion.

Poc Chuc – Grilled pork marinated in sour orange, served with pickled onions.

Queso Relleno – Edam cheese stuffed with ground meat, covered in two sauces.

Marquesitas – Street dessert: crispy rolled wafer filled with Nutella, cajeta, or cheese.

💡 Practical Tips

Currency: Mexican Pesos (MXN). ATMs everywhere. Cards widely accepted but carry cash for small vendors.
Weather: January is dry season! Expect 75-85°F (24-29°C). Bring sunscreen and light layers for A/C.
Cenotes: Bring biodegradable sunscreen (regular sunscreen harms the ecosystems). Some cenotes require it.
Driving: Toll roads are worth it—faster and safer. Watch for topes (speed bumps) in towns.
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST) – same as Minnesota in January!