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From Cancún: Coba Tulum Mayan Traditions
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From Cancún: Coba Tulum Mayan Traditions

📍 Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Explore the ancient cities of Tulum and Coba, swim in a jungle cenote, and experience authentic Mayan traditions including a Melipona honey demonstration and a sacred ceremony led by a Mayan shaman.

12 hoursCultural and theme toursDay trips and excursions
Operated/Supplied By: Ekinox Tours

About this experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the ancient Mayan world. This experience takes you beyond sightseeing and invites you to truly connect with the history, traditions, and natural beauty of the Yucatán Peninsula. Your adventure begins at Tulum, the legendary walled city perched on cliffs overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. With your expert guide, explore the temples, defensive walls, and ceremonial structures while learning about the importance of Tulum as a strategic Mayan trading port. The journey then continues inland into the jungle toward a community where Mayan traditions are still alive today. Here, you will participate in a meaningful ceremony led by a Mayan shaman, a spiritual ritual that connects visitors with the ancestral energies of the land. This cultural experience offers insight into the beliefs and traditions that have been preserved for generations. You will also discover the fascinating world of cacao, learning about the cultivation process from plant to chocolate, and understand its importance in Mayan culture. In addition, you’ll learn about the sacred Melipona bee, a native species revered for centuries for its medicinal honey and cultural significance. After the cultural experience, refresh yourself in the beautiful Mariposa Cenote, a semi-open cenote surrounded by lush jungle vegetation. Swim in its crystal-clear waters while admiring the natural limestone formations shaped over thousands of years. The experience continues with a delicious regional buffet, prepared with fresh local ingredients that reflect the flavors and culinary heritage of the region. Finally, the adventure concludes at Cobá, one of the most important Mayan cities of…

Meeting point

Centro Cultural de las Artes de Benito Juárez
Centro Cultural de las Artes de Benito Juárez, C. Jabali SM 20, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Cancún, Quintana Roo, 77500, Mexico

Experience details

What’s included

  • Entry or admission fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Cancun, Puerto Morelos or Riviera Maya Main Hotels (Meeting point may apply=
  • Guided tour of Tulum, Coba, and Cenote Mariposa
  • Mayan Tradition Demonstration
  • Lunch (No drinks included)
  • Bilingual live commentary
  • 1 bottle of water

What’s not included

  • National park entrance fee
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food and drinks
  • Archaeological admissions, taxes and other fees (42 USD per Foreign Adult, 25 USD per Foreign Child)
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Useful to know

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Swim. Wear
  • Towel
  • Cash
  • Credit card
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