Progreso is one of Mexico's major ports! There is a wealth of activities to suit all tastes here in Yucatán.
As we have a 4 mile long dock for your ship, you'll first encounter the free shuttles from the ship to the Casa de Cultura in the center of Progreso.
Here you'll find many vendors with crafts, and tour companies ready to take you to some of the fascinating sites in our state.
Henequen crafts, hammocks, traditional dresses, and more are available at very reasonable prices.
If you would just like to stay in town to shop and relax, you might enjoy the double-decker bus tour of the town.
Tours last about 20 minutes and leave every 10 minutes or so from the Casa de Cultura.
A true port town, you'll enjoy the sights and catching a glimpse of the real Mexico.
Back at the Casa de Cultura, you can walk north two blocks to the malecón - the beachside promenade.
Excellent restaurants -such as Eladio's, Flamingos, Saint Bonnet, and Buddy's, to name a few - abound.
You can eat inside or enjoy beach-side service.
Grab a table, order drinks, get free botanas (read botanas article), and enjoy the cool breezes off the Gulf.
The water is clean and very shallow - so great for swimming.
Eco-tours are available just south of Progreso in the lagoon: with Capt.
Felix, La Ría and Corchito.
Capt.
Felix can take 2 people in his safe, smaller boat, and he speaks English.
He can be reached at cel.
999 220 1186.
La Ría is open every day of the year from 8 am to 7 pm.
They have a small restaurant and bar, and coolers on the boats so you can bring your own beer, sodas, etc.
They have comfortable tour boats that hold a maximum of 10 people, with life jackets and an awning.
1 1/2 hour and 3 hour tours of the lagoon are offered.
The 3 hour tour includes fishing equipment and a chance to swim.
La Ría can also arrange fishing trips with 12 hours notice.
A maximum of 6 people can rent a fishing boat with all equipment and an experienced captain for a 5 hour tour.
They also have water bicycles, and single and double kayaks for rent.
English-speaking guides are available.
They accept pesos or US dollars, but do not accept credit cards.
Corchito is open every day at 9 am.
They have boats that will take you to a natural reserve in the mangroves with palapas, swimming, and hiking.
Bathrooms and changing rooms are available.
The boat holds a maximum of 12 people.
To take a tour, walk about 2 blocks south from the Casa de Cultura to the main square and you'll see the taxi stand.
A taxi to La Ría will cost about $20 pesos; to Corchito, $30 pesos.
If you have a large group, talk to a van driver and negotiate a price.
The closest Mayan site is Dzibilchaltún.
Only about 20 minutes away from town, it has an excellent small museum showing the history of the Mayan civilization, pyramids you can climb, and a cenote for a refreshing dip.
As we have a 4 mile long dock for your ship, you'll first encounter the free shuttles from the ship to the Casa de Cultura in the center of Progreso.
Here you'll find many vendors with crafts, and tour companies ready to take you to some of the fascinating sites in our state.
Henequen crafts, hammocks, traditional dresses, and more are available at very reasonable prices.
If you would just like to stay in town to shop and relax, you might enjoy the double-decker bus tour of the town.
Tours last about 20 minutes and leave every 10 minutes or so from the Casa de Cultura.
A true port town, you'll enjoy the sights and catching a glimpse of the real Mexico.
Back at the Casa de Cultura, you can walk north two blocks to the malecón - the beachside promenade.
Excellent restaurants -such as Eladio's, Flamingos, Saint Bonnet, and Buddy's, to name a few - abound.
You can eat inside or enjoy beach-side service.
Grab a table, order drinks, get free botanas (read botanas article), and enjoy the cool breezes off the Gulf.
The water is clean and very shallow - so great for swimming.
Eco-tours are available just south of Progreso in the lagoon: with Capt.
Felix, La Ría and Corchito.
Capt.
Felix can take 2 people in his safe, smaller boat, and he speaks English.
He can be reached at cel.
999 220 1186.
La Ría is open every day of the year from 8 am to 7 pm.
They have a small restaurant and bar, and coolers on the boats so you can bring your own beer, sodas, etc.
They have comfortable tour boats that hold a maximum of 10 people, with life jackets and an awning.
1 1/2 hour and 3 hour tours of the lagoon are offered.
The 3 hour tour includes fishing equipment and a chance to swim.
La Ría can also arrange fishing trips with 12 hours notice.
A maximum of 6 people can rent a fishing boat with all equipment and an experienced captain for a 5 hour tour.
They also have water bicycles, and single and double kayaks for rent.
English-speaking guides are available.
They accept pesos or US dollars, but do not accept credit cards.
Corchito is open every day at 9 am.
They have boats that will take you to a natural reserve in the mangroves with palapas, swimming, and hiking.
Bathrooms and changing rooms are available.
The boat holds a maximum of 12 people.
To take a tour, walk about 2 blocks south from the Casa de Cultura to the main square and you'll see the taxi stand.
A taxi to La Ría will cost about $20 pesos; to Corchito, $30 pesos.
If you have a large group, talk to a van driver and negotiate a price.
The closest Mayan site is Dzibilchaltún.
Only about 20 minutes away from town, it has an excellent small museum showing the history of the Mayan civilization, pyramids you can climb, and a cenote for a refreshing dip.
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