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Visit to the Community of Ek Balam, Cenote & Pyramids Tour

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Discover the richness of the Mayan communities by visiting the community of Ek Balam. Learn how to weave a hammock, sew, and prepare tortillas by hand. Discover the impressive X'Canché Cenote and the archaeological site of Ek Balam.

Itinerary

  • Ek Balam Village

    2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Start the tour with an 8:30 AM pick up in Merida. Set off on a 2-hour drive towards the small village of Ek Balam where Mayan is the most spoken language. Enjoy a relaxing visit to the village in the company of a local guide. See how this community brings together traditions and modernity, using tourism in a new way to reinforce its identity and improve the quality of life of its community while safeguarding the natural and cultural richness it possesses. Get to know the traditional way of life and households of the Yucatecan Mayan population. Participate in workshops as you learn how to prepare handmade tortillas, how to weave hammocks, and make machine embroidery.
  • X'Canche Cenote

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Then, continue on to the X-Canché Cenote, located within the archaeological site of Ek Balam, making it the ideal place to rest before or after visiting it. To reach the cenote, take a 2-km ride by bicycle or trici-taxi (tuk tuk) through the jungle. Refresh yourself and rest while appreciating the biodiversity that revolves around the body of water. Before leaving, enjoy a traditional Yucatecan lunch at the cooperative’s restaurant.
  • Ek Balam

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The final stop on the tour is at the Ek Balam archeological site, famous for its stunning Mayan architecture and its importance in pre-Hispanic times. Admire the incredible views from the top of the pyramids. Finally, at about 5 PM, return to Merida where your tour concludes.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Entrance to the X'Canché Cenote and access to its facilities
Community tour with tortilla, hammock and embroidery workshops
Lunch
Admission fee to the Archaeological Site of Ek Balam
Accompaniment of alocal guide during the tour

NOT INCLUDED

Guided tour in the Archaeological Site of Ek Balam
Gratuities

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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