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Yucatán, Mexico

Progreso cruise port guide

Progreso is the gateway to Mérida, cenotes, and Maya ruins, with a simple beach town close to the pier shuttle.

By Cruise Made Clear Editorial Team · Updated

Real destination photograph of Progreso
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Arrival pointProgreso cruise pier
TenderNo
To the actionLong pier shuttle
Return buffer75 minutes

Things to do in Progreso

highlights

Mérida city visit

Colonial architecture, markets, and regional culture

Allow about 300 minutes · Confirm current price, inclusions, and availability
highlights

Uxmal ruins

Major Puuc-style Maya city

Allow about 330 minutes · Confirm current price, inclusions, and availability
active

Cenote swim

Freshwater swimming in the Yucatán interior

Allow about 270 minutes · Confirm current price, inclusions, and availability
beach

Progreso beach

Easy local beach and seafood day

Allow about 180 minutes · Confirm current price, inclusions, and availability
family

Pink salt flats

Seasonal scenery and nature outside town

Allow about 240 minutes · Confirm current price, inclusions, and availability

Getting around

Use the port shuttle across the very long pier, then taxi or tour.

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