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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza Mayan Cuisine
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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza Mayan Cuisine

📍 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Experience Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, enjoy a Mayan culinary experience, swim and zipline at Noolha Cenote, and visit Valladolid culture, flavors, and adventure in one full day (Classic or Plus).

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

About this experience

Your journey begins at Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a place that still inspires awe the moment you step inside. With a certified cultural guide, you’ll go beyond the photos and understand the meaning behind the architecture: the precision of the Kukulkán Pyramid, the ceremonial spaces, and the stories that turned this city into a sacred center of power. After the guided visit, you’ll have time to capture the iconic views at your own pace. Next, you’ll connect with Yucatán through taste. In a regional Mayan gastronomy experience, you’ll learn where local cuisine truly comes from native plants, vegetables, and traditional ingredients that have fed generations. It’s not just a meal; it’s context you can taste. Then enjoy a buffet lunch inspired by the region. After culture and flavors, it’s time to refresh. Head to Noolha Cenote, where turquoise water invites you to swim, relax, and cool off. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can zipline into the cenote, turning a swim stop into a true highlight of the day. Before heading back, you’ll visit Valladolid, a charming colonial town with colorful architecture and a calm, local rhythm. It’s the perfect final stop to stretch your legs, take photos, and enjoy a different side of Yucatán. This experience is designed for travelers who want a full, well-organized day: a world wonder, authentic flavors, cenote adventure, and a cultural town stop all in one.

Meeting point

Plaza las Perlas
Avenida Constituyentes LB, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

Experience details

What’s included

  • Entry or admission fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bilingual guide
  • Guided tour at Chichen Itza
  • Guided visit to NoolHa Cenote
  • Lunch and gastronomic demonstration (No Drinks Included)
  • Bottled water throughout the tour

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, 20 USD per Foreign Child, $500 Mxn per Mexican Adult with INE ID, $300 MXN per mexican Child)
  • Drinks are not included 

Useful to know

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Extra cash for drinks, souvenirs, and personal expenses
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