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From the Milpa to Tourism: Farming, Cenote & Ek Balam Pyramids Tour 20% OFF
Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$244
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Mayan Culture and History Tour from Merida offers an immersive experience into the ancient world of the Mayans. This full-day ecotour combines cultural exploration with nature, providing a unique adventure.
- 🚐 Private transportation included for a comfortable journey throughout the day.
- 🍽️ Start your day with a delicious breakfast to fuel your adventure.
- 🚴♂️ Enjoy a bike ride to explore local farming practices at a milpa, a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system.
- 🌿 Learn about medicinal plants and construction techniques from local guides while entering the lush k'áax, or jungle.
- 🏊 Refresh in the crystal-clear waters of Cenote X’Canché after a scenic 2-kilometer journey through the jungle.
- 🍴 Savor a traditional Yucatecan lunch at a cooperative restaurant, experiencing local flavors.
- 🏛️ Visit the Ek Balam archaeological site, renowned for its stunning Mayan architecture and historical significance.
- 🌄 Climb the pyramids at Ek Balam for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- 🕖 The tour lasts approximately 12 hours and concludes with a drop-off in Merida around 7 PM.
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With transportation & guide
Private tour: This option includes the transportation service during the whole trip.
Pickup included
Private tour: This option includes the transportation service during the whole trip.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Bike tour to the milpa with a local guide.
- Entrance to X'Canché Cenote and access to its facilities.
- Admission fee to Ek Balam's archaeological site.
- Guided tour in Ek Balam's archaeological site.
- Gratuities
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Ek Balam VillageStart with pickup at 6:30 AM and drive to Ek Balam, a village where Mayan is the most-spoken language. Enjoy a delicious breakfast to build your strength, before setting out on a bike ride to explore local farming practices. Visit a milpa, a Mesoamerican crop growing system, accompanied by a local guide. Taste traditional pozole and sweets made from regional crops, as you learn about the Mesoamerican agricultural system. Enter the k'áax, or jungle, to learn about traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and trees used in the construction of houses.
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X'Canche CenoteAfterwards, start the 2-kilometer journey by bicycle or tuk-tuk through the jungle to get to Cenote X’Canché. Refresh yourself in the cool waters and appreciate the biodiversity around the crystal clear cenote. Before leaving, enjoy a traditional Yucatecan lunch at the cooperative’s restaurant.
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Ek BalamThe 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. Return to Merida, where you’ll be dropped off at approximately 7 PM.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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From the Milpa to Tourism: Farming, Cenote & Ek Balam Pyramids Tour 20% OFF
Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$244
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!