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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & Izamal
Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in a private cenote off the beaten path. Our 5 50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first one to enter in Chichen Itza and have amazing pictures. In the archaeological site you´ll learn the importance of the city and history of the mayan culture. A cenote off the beaten path, which is own by a family with mayan heritage. Plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of the cenote. Traditional home made food degustation with fresh ingredients & hand made real tortillas all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent. Average time to stay in each location: Chichen itza 2.5 hour guided tour & free time Cenote and food degustation 2.5 hours Izamal 1.5 hour guided tour & free time Back in Merida between 4 to 5 pm Transportation included Professional licensed tourguide at all times Chichen itza foreign visitors state tax $548 mx not included Chichen itza mexican citizens state tax $182 mx Private cenote & Food experience $300 mx not included lifejacket available ( not obligatory) includes: Sopa de lima, guacamole, panuchos, salbutes, cochinita pibil, hand made tortillas, hibiscus flower cold tea & fresh fruit Vegetarian options
Soul Revitalization; Cacao Ceremony & Vibrational Sound Healing Journey
— A one-of-a-kind experience, a lovely 3h private retreat designed by Silvestre: cacao ceremony & deep vibrational sound healing journey to dive within your heart, expand and align your energy, comforting and revitalizing mind-body-spirit. It's a classic among travelers in Mérida! • Cacao Ceremony +Voice practices & Mindful Somatic Journey + Deep Vibrational Sound Healing Massage. • Grounding & uplifting alignment! • Bye stress, rejuvenating embodiment of self care at its finest. • Great for solo travelers, couples, or up to 2 guest. Cacao is one of the noblest sacred plants I've worked with, it is a fruit rich in antioxidants, an immune and cardiovascular booster, neuro-protector; the ceremonial cacao is a numinous drink that matches perfectly with the resonance of every heart, also known for its uplifting and detoxifying natural properties; a nourishing medicine for the soul used in Mesoamerican ancient rituals to enhance our natural capacity to heal ourselves from within. Your session includes the ancestral drink made of ceremonial cacao, guided cleansing rituals with sacred plants, voice & mindful somatic journey, and deep vibrational sound healing/body massage performed by the artist. Only Cacao Ceremony: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/3146899 The primary booker has to successfully complete verified ID in order to attend this experience.
⭐Magic CENOTES + Hacienda
This is an authentic Yucatecan experience. We'll visit 2 of our favorite cenotes and one hacienda (historical building) on ​​this day of Mayan jungle adventure & probably (hopefully) we'll have them just to ourselves (depending on the season and the day) or at least we won't find a crowd in them. (Perfect for families, couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers). The first cenote is a cavern one, with sapphire blue water (not cold) from where we will appreciate to the bottom of it (it may vary in raining season). The second cenote is a perfectly shaped open circle with incredible emerald water surrounded by trees and birds. We’ll tell you a few things about the mayan culture as you take in the impressive views of these hundreds of millions of year old rock formation while you swim, snorkel, explore, float, do high jumps from almost 32 ft! (just for the most adventurous) or just relax in each of these cold&fresh water cenotes taking pictures. We will stay from 45 mins to 1 hour (depending on you) in each cenote, without rushing (something typical in normal tours). Finally, you will enjoy a regional artisanal organic firewood cooked meal (VEGAN & VEGETARIAN option) prepared by the Mayan community from the harvest to your plate (welcome to México!) (Not included in the price) *Why is not included? This is made in order for you to not pay comission of the platform + taxes of the food price and also to make sure your money goes into the right hands! Other highlights -Small group adventure -The experience is perfect for English speakers as well as spanish speakers -By booking this experience you directly support a Mayan family and their community -The experience includes a guided visit to an hacienda (historical building) -At the end of the experience you will receive our list of the best local tips to do in Mérida (what to eat, where to go, where to buy gifts and more) perfect for starting your trip in the city! MEETING POINT at Parque de Santa Lucía (60 st btw 55 & 53 centro) downtown centro 3 blocks away from main plaza. *This experience can be guided by Miguel, Moisés or Lluvia *Book PRIVATE (the whole experience for yourself) and get picked up and dropped off at your place (available in Merida) *This experience includes life jacket *Pick up available at progreso and nearby towns! (Additional fee depending on the location) *Experience guided by true locals (myself or my co-hosts Moisés & Lluvia) Your date is not available? Contact me ;) All info will be send to you as soon as you book :) Looking for a cool place to stay? Book my loft by clicking on my profile! :) Click on my profile to join us into more adventures!
Xkopek Mayan Bees Tour
Iniciaremos la experiencia en un recorrido a pie hasta el punto donde iniciaremos un descenso por una escalinata hasta un cenote seco, allí veremos algunas variedades de plantas locales, conoceremos su uso e importancia, ingresaremos a la bóveda de el cenote donde podemos ver algunas variedades de abejas locales en su estado salvaje, cabe mencionar que las abejas no pican porque no tienen aguijón. Posteriormente caminaremos por un sendero en la selva donde identificaremos las principales plantas para la producción de miel. Llegaremos a nuestro meliponario donde hablaremos del proceso de la cosecha de miel, conoceremos los demás productos de la colmena así como sus propiedades para la salud e incluso podremos abrir una colmena para observar la asombrosa arquitectura de la abejas. Haremos una degustación de miel y otros productos de la colmena. Y finalmente visitaremos nuestra pequeña tienda de miel y souvenirs. Por supuesto no nos olvidaremos de la foto de recuerdo al final de la experiencia. Es necesario llevar calzado cómodo para caminar y calzado cerrado. Usa repelente de mosquitos orgánico. Contamos con servicio de restaurante que podrás disfrutar antes o después de nuestro tour de abejas. También, con costo adicional, podrías disfrutar de nuestra alberca.
Mérida Market Tour, Yucatan Cooking Class and Lunch
This is the perfect cooking class for those who want to go to a small but special market (where many of Mérida top restaurant chefs shop), learn about local ingredients, and pick out the ripest, most flavorful and most rare.. Ever heard of Zapote, Mamey, Achiote? We will explain all about them and let you taste so much more.. Then back to the beautiful colonial style hotel for hands on chopping, slicing and mixing. This is the time to test the chef with questions like: "what is the secret of a good guacamole?" or "what is the difference between tequila and mescal?", "Can I have a Xtabentum?" Ai ! we forgot the buy the Chaya, no problem we will harvest it fresh out of the garden. Meanwhile the panuchos, brazo de reina, cochinita, guacamole, sopa de lima or other food gets close to be ready, Metzin, our charming hostess, took some pictures of you doing all the hard work in the kitchen. We are sure you will be hungry as a delicious meal will be served in the enchanting courtyard. Please take some pictures! Other things to note The Yucatecan cooking class and market tour easily adapt to vegetarian and vegan or non gluten dietary preferences.

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Chichen Itzá, servicio de guía en la zona arqueológica
Sabías que el monumento considerado como una maravilla del mundo moderno en Chichen Itzá, no se llama Chichen Itza? Conozcamos juntos los mitos y realidades de una de las ciudades mayas más importantes de la época prehispánica a través de un recorrido guiado donde conoceremos los rincones más sorprendentes de la antigua ciudad maya de Chichen Itzá. Hablaremos sobre arquitectura, cultura, arte e historia y con un poquito de suerte también aprenderás un poco del idioma maya.... Si estás de paso por estas tierras no te pierdas la oportunidad de conocer su historia verdadera a través de sus monumentos arqueológicos que han prevalecido por siglos. En el recorrido visitaremos el Gran Juego de Pelota uno de los más grandes de todo México, el templo de los guerreros, habláramos del imponente cenote sagrado y por supuesto una de las 7 maravillas del mundo moderno El templo de Kukulkan entre otros edificios. ♦️TICKETS DE ACCESO A CHICHEN ITZA NO INCLUIDOS, pero ayudamos a nuestros viajeros adquiriendolos por anticipado para evitar largas filas si así lo solicitan. Contactanos!!
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & Izamal
Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in a private cenote off the beaten path. Our 5 50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first one to enter in Chichen Itza and have amazing pictures. In the archaeological site you´ll learn the importance of the city and history of the mayan culture. A cenote off the beaten path, which is own by a family with mayan heritage. Plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of the cenote. Traditional home made food degustation with fresh ingredients & hand made real tortillas all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent. Average time to stay in each location: Chichen itza 2.5 hour guided tour & free time Cenote and food degustation 2.5 hours Izamal 1.5 hour guided tour & free time Back in Merida between 4 to 5 pm Transportation included Professional licensed tourguide at all times Chichen itza foreign visitors state tax $548 mx not included Chichen itza mexican citizens state tax $182 mx Private cenote & Food experience $300 mx not included lifejacket available ( not obligatory) includes: Sopa de lima, guacamole, panuchos, salbutes, cochinita pibil, hand made tortillas, hibiscus flower cold tea & fresh fruit Vegetarian options
Uxmal & Cenotes
Let's immerse ourselves in this adventure and walk around an ancient Mayan city for a while. We will start the tour in the Mayan city of Uxmal, where you will produce breathtaking architecture and different from other pre-Hispanic cities, I will wait for you at the entrance so that you can enjoy this place freely and take many photos. Then to recharge the batteries we will eat in one of the nearby villages, a rich and typical regional food made to the hand of a local family. Finally, we are going to cool off in a couple of cenotes, where we will know 2, one is open, with fauna and turquoise blue water, the other cenote is semi closed cavern type, with caves under the water and where we can immerse ourselves with the snorkels to admire each one of them. Things to note - We work hand in hand with Mayan communities. - Experience includes food (default dish on site) - Cenote 1 visit included in the cost - Visit in the other cenotes (check-in cost not included) - Visit to Uxmal (entrance cost not included) Minimum tour: 2 people Max: 4 people Uxmal entrance fees: $556 pesos MNX / 26 dlls pp for foreigners. $245 pesos per national Cenote 2 $100 pesos MNX / 9 dlls per person
Four Mayan Mystical Cenotes, Swim & Snorkel, Day or Night
Enjoy the best of the CENOTES RING, the best exclusive schedule, enjoying magical moments, solo or with few people, around the original MAYAN VILLAGE. On the trip we will see pyramids, colonial churches, Haciendas and Mayan villages. We will talk about the MAYAN CULTURE, you will learn Mayan words. Go down to ANCESTRAL MAYAN waters, they are natural wonders for swimming, jumping, snorkeling or just floating enjoying a break in contact with NATURE, disconnected from the world, in the belly of mother earth, becoming aware of the WONDERS of life that surround us. Each place is a paradise with adequate lighting, with peace of mind you still enjoyed at night. We will give you life jacket, Visor and Snorkel for your safety and relaxation in these crystal clear waters. After recharging energy with good vibes, in the end you can enjoy AUTHENTIC YUCATECAN FOOD: Lime Soup, Panuchos, Poc-chuc, etc. (COST not INCLUDED) per person 200 pesosMX approx. We are already satisfied, we are back in Merida. With this EXPERIENCE you support local MAYAN FAMILIES CORTESIAS: * Enter Millennial MAYA OBSERVATORY * Hug the MAYAN Sacred Tree * MAYAN Legends * XTABENTUN Mayan Liquor Shot * Yucatan guide PDF CHOOSE your TIME and ROUTE DIY: -7:30am (Tourist Route w/ bicycle optional) -8am (Ruta Pueblo Maya) -8:30am (Mayan Jungle Route w/horse cart) NIGHT: -4:30pm (Route 3 Mystical Cenotes)
Walking "Chismecito" Tour in Campeche
During your visit to Campeche, I offer endless opportunities to join the daily life of a true Campechano, from talking about a 16th-century church to playing lottery with my family and friends. I start with the Walking Tour, where you'll walk for 2-3 hours through the Historic Center of San Francisco de Campeche. During that time, you'll walk into the colonial streets of the Historic Center of Campeche, but here you can learn all the details of the clamor of neighbors, the legends, the boisterous details of the churches and temples, ex-jails, and other iconic sights of this city that is almost 500 years old. You will visit the pier of the city, travel back in time as soon as you cross the Puerta de Mar (one of the four old entrances to the city), you will know the main square that previously adjoined the beach, the Cathedral of the city (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception), churches with tunnels, ancient cinemas, Novohispan altarpieces and 17th-century houses with terrifying legends and lush stories. In addition, you will arrive at the Puerta de Tierra, have beer like locals, visit the ancient jail for women, and end up getting to know the first school built in the city. I recommend the best tennis and a hat to enjoy the tour!
Tour de Naturaleza en bote en Reserva Natural Ria Lagartos
El Tour inicia en un parador turístico de madera ubicado en el malecón que cuenta con la infraestructura para hacer la actividad de forma cómoda. La actividad consiste en un tour en bote a través del estuario de la Reserva de la Biosfera Ria lagartos navegando por los canales de manglares para explorar y disfrutar de la gran biodiversidad de la Reserva. Este tour esta diseñado para las personas que están interesados en aprender mas sobre la vida silvestre y el entorno natural de la Reserva de la Biosfera, la actividad esta enfocada al segmento de turismo de naturaleza y de interpretación ambiental, es importante resaltar que en el recorrido se les explica las características biológicas de la flora y la fauna, el tour es operado por un guía de naturaleza local. En este recorrido se visitara la zona de alimentación de los flamencos, cabe mencionar que se a seleccionado lugares únicos menos concurridos y de belleza escénica para observar los flamencos, también se podrán ver los cocodrilos en los manglares En este recorrido se realiza la actividad del baño maya que consiste en extraer del suelo un barro/arcilla para aplicarlo en el cuerpo dejando la piel suave y tersa y eliminado las células muertas de la piel; contiene azufre, minerales de sal y algas marinas. Para finalizar la actividad se visitara una playa virgen para nadar o lavarse del cuerpo el barro/arcilla
Recorre Mérida en bicicleta con un guía e historiador local
You will enjoy a two and a half hour bike ride in a safe, fun and unhurried way in one of the most beautiful and peaceful cities in the world: Mérida. We will start at Paseo Montejo avenue to pick up our bicycles and ride through bicycles lanes where I will tell you the secret history of the beautiful mansions and the explanation of the monuments found on this boulevard. We will head to the historic center, pausing for a refreshing fruit drink at my favorite place. Then we will continue to the new and amazing park of “La “Plancha” just three minutes away from Montejo through the gastronomic 47 street. You will learn about the history of railroads and henequén there. On our way, I will give you my personal recommendation of the most relaxed, beautiful, not so expensive places to eat, have a drink and listen to good live music.
Mexican Cooking Class with feast in Valladolid
Let a professional Chef lead you through this amazing culinary journey. Meet the Chef at the Valladolid Market to get some antojitos and pick the ingredients for the class. Cook a 6 delicious dishes feast, learn salsas and prepare your own tortillas!!! Includes: Visit to the local market to get all ingredients for the cooking class and snacks in the market Cooking class with all the ingredients Gourmet feast Recipes All drinks (Aguas frescas, 2 beers, 1 tequila drink) 5-6 hours experience
Tour Gastronómico & Visita a los Mercados, Come Como Local
This is a unique culinary experience. If you like to experience the authentic, we advise you to join us on this gastronomic walking experience through Mérida’s city center. Our tour starts meeting at Plaza Grande, one of the most iconic places in Mérida. From here we start our way by getting some traditional refreshing drinks and get our first dish of the day, gorditas. We continue visiting one of the main food markets in town (a really authentic and local place). We’ll have salbutes, tamales and also try some local fruit. We finish our way trying pastor and carnitas.
Soul Revitalization; Cacao Ceremony & Vibrational Sound Healing Journey
— A one-of-a-kind experience, a lovely 3h private retreat designed by Silvestre: cacao ceremony & deep vibrational sound healing journey to dive within your heart, expand and align your energy, comforting and revitalizing mind-body-spirit. It's a classic among travelers in Mérida! • Cacao Ceremony +Voice practices & Mindful Somatic Journey + Deep Vibrational Sound Healing Massage. • Grounding & uplifting alignment! • Bye stress, rejuvenating embodiment of self care at its finest. • Great for solo travelers, couples, or up to 2 guest. Cacao is one of the noblest sacred plants I've worked with, it is a fruit rich in antioxidants, an immune and cardiovascular booster, neuro-protector; the ceremonial cacao is a numinous drink that matches perfectly with the resonance of every heart, also known for its uplifting and detoxifying natural properties; a nourishing medicine for the soul used in Mesoamerican ancient rituals to enhance our natural capacity to heal ourselves from within. Your session includes the ancestral drink made of ceremonial cacao, guided cleansing rituals with sacred plants, voice & mindful somatic journey, and deep vibrational sound healing/body massage performed by the artist. Only Cacao Ceremony: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/3146899 The primary booker has to successfully complete verified ID in order to attend this experience.
⭐Magic CENOTES + Hacienda
This is an authentic Yucatecan experience. We'll visit 2 of our favorite cenotes and one hacienda (historical building) on ​​this day of Mayan jungle adventure & probably (hopefully) we'll have them just to ourselves (depending on the season and the day) or at least we won't find a crowd in them. (Perfect for families, couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers). The first cenote is a cavern one, with sapphire blue water (not cold) from where we will appreciate to the bottom of it (it may vary in raining season). The second cenote is a perfectly shaped open circle with incredible emerald water surrounded by trees and birds. We’ll tell you a few things about the mayan culture as you take in the impressive views of these hundreds of millions of year old rock formation while you swim, snorkel, explore, float, do high jumps from almost 32 ft! (just for the most adventurous) or just relax in each of these cold&fresh water cenotes taking pictures. We will stay from 45 mins to 1 hour (depending on you) in each cenote, without rushing (something typical in normal tours). Finally, you will enjoy a regional artisanal organic firewood cooked meal (VEGAN & VEGETARIAN option) prepared by the Mayan community from the harvest to your plate (welcome to México!) (Not included in the price) *Why is not included? This is made in order for you to not pay comission of the platform + taxes of the food price and also to make sure your money goes into the right hands! Other highlights -Small group adventure -The experience is perfect for English speakers as well as spanish speakers -By booking this experience you directly support a Mayan family and their community -The experience includes a guided visit to an hacienda (historical building) -At the end of the experience you will receive our list of the best local tips to do in Mérida (what to eat, where to go, where to buy gifts and more) perfect for starting your trip in the city! MEETING POINT at Parque de Santa Lucía (60 st btw 55 & 53 centro) downtown centro 3 blocks away from main plaza. *This experience can be guided by Miguel, Moisés or Lluvia *Book PRIVATE (the whole experience for yourself) and get picked up and dropped off at your place (available in Merida) *This experience includes life jacket *Pick up available at progreso and nearby towns! (Additional fee depending on the location) *Experience guided by true locals (myself or my co-hosts Moisés & Lluvia) Your date is not available? Contact me ;) All info will be send to you as soon as you book :) Looking for a cool place to stay? Book my loft by clicking on my profile! :) Click on my profile to join us into more adventures!
Discover Chichen Itzá, cenote and Izamal with local traveler
We will delve into the Mayan culture and the local way of life. We will start our adventure with a visit to the majestic Chichén Itzá, where we will learn about the history of the place and the meaning and relevance it had for the Mayan culture. We will also have free time in Chichén to take photos and explore, afterwards we will visit one of the most spectacular cenotes in Yucatan and swim in its crystal clear waters; then we will visit a Mayan family in their home and have a buffet lunch of authentic typical Yucatecan food prepared with local products. We will end the day visiting the magical town of Izamal where we will walk through its yellow streets, visit the Convent of San Antonio Padua, the local artisan shops and the Kinich Kak Moo pyramid Nos adentraremos en la cultura maya y en la forma de vida local. Empezaremos el día visitando la visita la majestuosa Chichén Itzá, después visitaremos uno de los cenotes más espectaculares de Yucatán y nadaremos en sus cristalinas aguas; para almorzar visitaremos una familia maya en su hogar y tendremos un almuerzo buffet de autentica típica comida yucateca preparada con productos locales, finalizaremos el tour con la visita a el pueblo mágico de Izamal donde recorreremos sus calles amarillas, visitaremos el Convento de San Antonio Padua, las tiendas de artesanos locales y la piramide de Kinich Kak Moo.
Discover Merida's Heart by Mike&Duck
I can meet you at Santa Lucia´s Park. If you'd like to book afternoon tour, please let me know. We will start talking about the Merida´s Conquest and then we going to continue with the explanation of some important places in the Merida´s Heart. Also in this tour I can tell you about some stories about Aluxes and personal experiences about mythical creatures. At the end of this tour, I´ll give you a city map and 3 PDF documents with valuable information, I can show you another places that you can visit after the tour or next day and you'll get some typical Mexican Candies. IMPORTANT: * if you can't see availability for a date or time, please feel free to ask me. * Morning Tour Exclusive for English Language. * Evening Tour Exclusive for Spanish Language. *Morning Tour ( includes surprise gift). *Evening Tour ( includes surprise gift). *Both Tours ( include Typical Mexican Candies). * This experience includes a bottle water 350ml.
Uxmal, Kabah, museum, gastronomic experience and cenote
Dare to live the best Airbnb experience in Yucatán in a single day. I guarantee you a great day We have the best trilingual guide in all of Yucatan. We guarantee you an excellent day. Itinerary: - Uxmal. Guided tour with the best certified guide in Yucatán. Around all the important points of the archaeological zone. - Kabah. Free time to walk among its pyramids, the only archaeological site in Yucatán, where you can enter the pyramids! - Chocolate Museum. Free time to visit it calmly, see the importance of cocoa in the Mayan culture, as well as live ceremonies and tasting of the original Mayan chocolate. You can live with jaguars, feed the monkeys. - Stop at the richest restaurant in the area, the most traditional, the food is already included. Three course meal. A dish to choose from 5 options of Mayan food, typical of the region cooked over firewood, with a starter to choose from two options and dessert. - Cenote. Free time to relax in its turquoise and calm waters. The best cenote in the region. Includes: - Transportation to all places. - Certified guide for private guided tour in Uxmal. - Three-course meal to choose from. Does not include: - Tickets in Uxmal, Kabah, museum and cenote - Drink in restaurant. Minimum group of three to carry out the experience, if they are less please write to give better options
Chichen Itza Guided Walking Tour
The area of Chichen Itza was once the commercial, political, military, and religious center of the ancient Mayan civilization. Today, the 1,000+ year ruins are considered an archaeological and sacred site that details the powerful and mystical history of its more than 35,000 inhabitants. Go on a guided tour with a certified federal guide who will brief you on the history of the ancient Maya people and point out several important buildings such as the Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo, and El Caracol. Understand what it was like in the day of the life and discover historical details and tidbits of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from your knowledgeable guide.
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