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From the Milpa to Tourism: Farming, Cenote & Ek Balam Pyramids Tour

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Discover the fascinating Mayan culture and history in this tour from Merida. Visit Ek Balam to explore the Mesoamerican agricultural system, swim in an amazing cenote, and discover the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Enjoy the perfect balance of culture and nature with this full-day ecotour.
  • Admission fee to Ek Balam's archaeological site.
  • Entrance to X'Canché Cenote and access to its facilities.
  • Bike tour to the milpa with a local guide.
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities
  • Guided tour in Ek Balam's archaeological site.
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Traveler pickup is offered

  • Ek Balam Village, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico
    Start 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.
    210 minutes
  • X'Canche Cenote, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico
    Afterwards, 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.
    180 minutes
  • Ek Balam, Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico
    The 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.
    90 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
ibledo
26 Mar 2024
Les visites étaient très intéressantes Le contact avec la population Maya très riche en échange Les visites très variées
This tour in Merida is organized by Co´ox Mayab

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