Merida: Chichén Itzá and Cenote in Mayan Sanctuary

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You will visit Chichén Itzá and refresh yourself in a cavern-like cenote, but not before participating in a Mayan ceremony, making your own tortilla, grinding condiments for the "recado", planting your own corn.

Highlights

  • Visit the impressive archeological site of Chichén Itzá
  • Cool off in a beautiful cavern-like cenote.
  • Make your own handmade tortilla
  • Grind the condiments and create different recipes, basic ingredients of Yucatecan cuisine.

Description

Explore the city of Chichén Itzá, whose name means 'the city on the edge of the well of the Itzáes', which was once the most important political, religious and cultural center of the Mayan empire and has been a World Heritage Site since 1998. You will observe important buildings such as: El Castillo, the Ball Game court, the Observatory, among others. The experience does not end there! You will visit Tsukan, a sanctuary of Life where you will be able to: -Learn about the sanctuary's historical and natural points of relevance. -Interact with local people and make your own handmade tortilla in an authentic Mayan House with its main elements. -Make your own recado with ingredients from traditional Yucatecan cuisine. -Learn the technique of planting corn. -Swim in a subway Cenote with crystalline waters and impressive rock formations. Enjoy this fascinating and fun tour!

Includes

Air-conditioned transportation and travel insurance. Certified bilingual tour guide ESP/ENG Regional food Water and soft drinks on board the vehicle Taxes

Important Information

  • -In case of being Mexican, bring INE or Mexican passport, INAPAM credential, student or teacher credential. -The tour departs from the city of Merida, Yucatan Mexico. -Pick up is at hotels within the city of Merida (please provide the name of the hotel where you will be staying).

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