Need Mayan Ruins Advice

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backheidi

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Looking to cruise some time in the next year and REALLY want to do a cruise that has Mayan Ruin excursions (in fact, that is one of the only things we really want to do besides be on a ship). First, I know there are many ruin sites, but which are the best? And which Cruise Line, ship, and itinerary should we take to guarantee having a Mayan ruin excursion? We would even be happy with a smaller ruin site that was interesting, again seeing ruins is top priority for us. Our ages are 30-76 yrs), so would the 76 year old be able to endure the trip?

Thanks, and sorry for so many questions.
 
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Natalia

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Never apologize for asking questions... thats the point of these boards ;)

Just about every western caribbean itinerary will offer ruin excursions. They can be found in the ports of Cozumel, Costa Maya and Belize for sure. There may be others that I am unaware of. I have taken ruins tours from Cozumel and Costa Maya. We have another trip planned in Decemeber of this year and will be doing some ruins again, although we have not decided which one yet, maybe from Belize this time. I have lots of information on both the sites I've visited so if you are interested, drop me an email. I am also taking along 2 ladies over 70 (my gram and her friend) on this next trip, so I've been thinking about which would be best for them as well.
 
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Colo Cruiser

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I believe that Carnival has an itinerary that includes Punta Arenas, Mexico? It has excursions to Merida, Mexico. This is a beautiful city west of Cancun and the stop favors this excursion as far as time allowed. There are Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itsa (SP) between Merida and Cancun which are known to be some of the best in the Mayan Riviera.



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ibeemom

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I am almost 75 and have a knee replacement. I have visited Tulum and last year went to the Belize City, Altun Ha, Rio Wallace tour. There is not very much walking at Altun Ha and doable. I even climber up about 40 to the top of the pyramid there. Of course it man not be for everyone.

This year while at Belize I plan to visit Xununtunich. At Costa Maya there is a choice of Kohunlich and Chacchoben. Hope this helps some.


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