10-24-2007, 11:17 AM
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Just got back from Progreso. We opted for a ship-booked trip (Mayan ruins-Dzibilchaltun-beach break combo) as it was the kids (boys 9 and 11) first time and we didn't want to deal with the potential hassle of time constraints getting back to the ship. Just after getting off of the ship and going through the tourista shopping funnel there are numerous independent operations offering tours/taxis/buses that appeared to be affiliated with the same outfit running the ship tours. There are also shuttles to the end of the looooong pier (no foot traffic allowed) where I understand there are other options. The ruins are interesting if you like hiking/climbing and have not been to any of the major sites (Chichenitza, etc) as they are rather small (I will post pics in the gallery today) and there is supposed to be a nice Mayan museum, but it was closed for a state holiday when we were there. The beaches are a MAJOR disappointment, especially if you have been to any of the clear-water ports like Cozumel, etc. or even the Gulf coast of Florida, as the water is murky and the beaches are rather coarse. A couple we met onboard who had two small children (10 mths and 4 yrs) did a Jeep excursion and enjoyed it. The weather is typical Mayan peninsula, and the people were very friendly. Okiefarmer has a good review of his independent trip at the bottom of the page in the Progreso/Merida thread. 
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