Progreso (Merida), Mexico Port Reviews

take plenty of water and sun screen with bug spray along. Hats are also an excellent choice.

Visited: Sep 03, 2016

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We always skip excursions here. Water is not as clear as other ports. The shopping area has grown a lot since our last visit here. This port is cheaper than Cozumel, and vendors are more eager to bargin with you.

Try technotel all inclusive.. We went last year and it was well worth the 35.00 and bus ride from the port and back at the ships front door was also included. Unlimited drinks, food, music and a beautiful beach. 3 pools.. It was a blast. And very very safe.

We did not dock in Progreso until 1:00. 2:00 before we got into town. Since it gets dark by 6 PM, there was not enough time (in our opinion) to take a tour to Merida or the ruins. We would have rather spent longer in Cozumel or had another sea day than visit this port. Since we had not been there before, we thought we would give it a chance. First, the actual pier is about 4 miles long so there are shuttle buses that take you along the pier to the town of Progreso. Some people on the shuttle bus actually refused to get off the bus after they saw the town! But we got off and were immediately surrounded by the most aggressive sales people ever. We mostly ignored them as there was nothing they had that we wanted and walked to the beach area. I don't know how it is on a "normal" day, but the day we were there the water was terribly churned up by a previous storm (????) or something and the water looked so awful (a greenish-brown color) that one would not even be able to see their feet if they stepped into it. Lots of seaweed, too. We walked on the sidewalk along the beach and took pictures and stopped into some of the shops. We're glad we went ashore on this trip but if we ever have another stop at this port we will not get off the ship.

Visited: Oct 23, 2017

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Nice port! We took an excursion to Merida and explored love it! Arrived at the port after to do some shopping and had a few drinks by the restaurants/bar on port.

Didn't do an excursion at this port we took a short double decker bus tour around town and did some shopping and walked around. It was interesting to see. Glad to have the experience but once is good enough for me at this port.

Took the White and Yellow cities tour. Luis was the tour guide and he was great!. Everyone needs to learn about Yucatan history. Very poor area but they don't see it that way. We as Americans are very spoiled.

Great excursion. We had a city tour with rum tasting & tour guide was interesting & fun.

Visited: Dec 04, 2017

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Rode a double decker bus and petted some iguanas

Visited: Jan 27, 2018

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We did nothing but go to the beach and enjoy the day!! It was great

Visited: Jan 13, 2018

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