Progreso

Walkability: 6/10

Mexico

Direct DockWestern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~8 hours

Walk to Town

10 min walk from the pier head (long pier)

Currency

MXN (USD accepted)

WiFi

Limited

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

America/Merida

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Overview

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Progreso is a docked cruise port with 6/10 walkability, about 8 typical port hours, and MXN as the local currency.

Progreso is the gateway to the Yucatan interior, home to Merida and the iconic Chichen Itza. The port features one of the longest piers in the world (4 miles). The town itself is a quiet Mexican beach community with authentic local flavor.

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Port-area planning notes

Arrival Style

Docked port

Walkability

6/10

Connectivity

limited Wi-Fi, good cell

Progreso MaleconChichen Itza Day TripEladio's Bar

Top Excursions

Chichen Itza Day Trip

$80–$1307-8 hours

Merida City Tour

$40–$704-5 hours

Cenote Swimming

$40–$603-4 hours

Uxmal Ruins

$70–$1005-6 hours

Beach Day in Progreso

$10–$203-5 hours

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Free Things To Do

Progreso Malecon

Waterfront boardwalk with ocean views, local food stalls, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Town Square

Central plaza with a church, shaded benches, and local vendors selling Yucatecan snacks.

Beach Walking

Wide sandy beaches extend in both directions from the pier — calm, shallow waters.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Eladio's Bar$

Flamingos Restaurant$$

Casa de los Abuelos$

Getting Around

A shuttle bus runs the 4-mile pier to shore. Taxis wait at the pier head — $20-30 to Merida. For Chichen Itza, a tour is essential (3-hour drive each way). Walking around Progreso town is easy and flat.

Cruise Port FAQ

Is Progreso a tender port or a docked port?

Progreso is listed as a docked cruise port in CruiseKit's guide, which usually makes the port area simpler to plan than a tender stop.

How walkable is Progreso from the cruise port?

Progreso has a CruiseKit walkability score of 6/10. The port-area note is: 10 min walk from the pier head (long pier).

What currency is used in Progreso?

MXN is the local currency for Progreso. US dollars are commonly accepted in many visitor-facing places.

Does this Progreso page use a live map provider?

No. This port guide uses a pre-rendered OpenStreetMap-derived image that CruiseKit serves directly. It does not request live map tiles when you visit the page. In the app, route context comes from your saved itinerary and port guides are available under More, then Ports; there is no separate live destination-browsing map surface.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

Hospital General de Progreso

US Consulate

(999) 942-5700 (US Consulate in Merida)

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