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

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.

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Things To Know

  • 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
  • Guided tour in the Archaeological Site of Ek Balam
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Ek Balam Village

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

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.

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Ek Balam

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.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Ticket Redemption

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Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 4 reviews

What do other 4 guests say about Visit to the Community of Ek Balam, Cenote & Pyramids Tour

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F5048NCrobertag
5
Feb 2023
This was a full day of interesting experiences. Ek Balam is probably my favorite Mayan ruin , as it is beautiful and not crowded. You can feel as if you are exploring the ruins by yourself. We loved being guided by Manual At Tuz through his village of Ek Balam and trying different crafts. Th...
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Roberta_G
5
Feb 2023
We really enjoyed visiting the Mayan village to take part in making tortillas and weaving and sewing. We liked seeing where they lived and meeting the villagers. The local guide, Manuel Ay Tuz explained everything so well. Our driver/guide, Eyder Pacab was great. He took good care of us and wa...
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pen_lopec411
5
May 2022
Una bella experiencia, entre hermosos paisajes y cálidas personas de la localidad. El guía muy preparado y respetuoso, siempre atento a nuestra necesidades y preferencias para hacer de nuestra experiencia algo extraordinario. Nunca había vivido una experiencia turística tan única como está. El ...

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Things to know

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
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies