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Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins plus Mayan Workshop Experience
Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$556.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover two important Mayan cities along the Puuc Route, Kabah and Uxmal, renowned for showcasing the finest examples of Mayan architecture "Puuc". Learn the ancient art of painting codices on clay pottery, just as Mayan people once did, and uncover the meaning behind their symbols and stories.
- Private tour through the Puuc Route: living history, art, and flavor in one day
- Explore Kabah and its majestic Codz Pop temple, covered with masks of the god Chaac
- Walk among the perfect temples of Uxmal, a jewel of Mayan art and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the best of the Puuc Route accompanied by an expert guide in its history
- Enjoy a Yucatecan lunch with underground-cooked cochinita pibil
- Learn the details of Mayan writing in an artisan workshop: paint codices, decorate vessels, and decipher hieroglyphs
- Private tour through the Puuc Route: living history, art, and flavor in one day
- Explore Kabah and its majestic Codz Pop temple, covered with masks of the god Chaac
- Walk among the perfect temples of Uxmal, a jewel of Mayan art and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the best of the Puuc Route accompanied by an expert guide in its history
- Enjoy a Yucatecan lunch with underground-cooked cochinita pibil
- Learn the details of Mayan writing in an artisan workshop: paint codices, decorate vessels, and decipher hieroglyphs
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Private Tour
Auto, Van or Sprinter
Pickup included
Auto, Van or Sprinter
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Handcraft Workshop
- Travel insurance during transportation
- Minibar: refreshing beverages and snacks
- Certified bilingual guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch and other beverages
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Zona Arqueologica de KabahKabah: A Hidden Rival on the Puuc Route We will begin the morning exploring the archaeological site of Kabah, a key settlement along the Puuc Route. Its imposing structures reveal that Kabah once rivaled Uxmal, to which it was connected by a sacbé, an 18 km "road." The architecture of Kabah will captivate you—especially the Codz Pop temple, whose Mayan name means "rolled mat" or "royal mat." This building, adorned with hundreds of masks of the rain god Chaac, is a masterpiece of Mayan art, where each mask is made up of 30 individually carved pieces. You cannot miss this gem of Yucatán. The trip from Mérida to Kabah will last 1 hour 30 min This tour will last 1 hour
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Zona Arqueologica UxmalUxmal: Secrets of a Timeless Mayan City Our next stop will be the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, where we will uncover the secrets of this millenary city. Its buildings, decorated with sculptures and geometric mosaics made from thousands of polished stones, showcase an unmatched perfection in the Mayan world. This tour will last 2 hours
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A Taste of Tradition: Savoring Yucatecan Cuisine For lunch, we will enjoy regional cuisine in a local restaurant, where you can taste cochinita pibil. If we are lucky and arrive before 1:00 pm, we will witness the traditional unearthing of the pibil, discovering the secrets of its ancestral preparation. Free time for lunch of 1 hour
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Los CeibosHands-On History: Discover the Art of Mayan Writing and Pottery Are you fascinated by Mayan writing? Join us in a hands-on workshop in the community of Muna, where you’ll learn to decorate clay vessels, paint Mayan codex, and interpret the meaning of ancient hieroglyphs. Led by a contemporary Mayan family, this experience teaches you the ancestral techniques of Mayan ceramics. You’ll create your own piece while gaining a deeper understanding of the codex´s function and symbolism, filled with meaning and memories. The workshop will last 2 hours. The return trip will last 1 hour 30 min.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins plus Mayan Workshop Experience
Merida, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$556.00
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!