9
HOURS
FULL-DAY-TOUR
Chichen Itza and Culinary Experience in a Mayan Village
Highlights
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Private transportation: Enjoy the convenience of our door-to-door service, to and from your accommodation.
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Exclusive guide: private tour accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, local hosts and experts in the history and culture of the region.
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Kukulkan Castle: one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World and a World Heritage Site.
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Immersive culinary encounter: live a gastronomic experience in a traditional Mayan kitchen, share with contemporary Mayan women of the community, learn ancestral Mayan recipes.
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Flavors with identity: while you cook, you will taste traditional dishes prepared on the spot, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
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Tour at your own pace: flexible itinerary with total freedom, enjoying every space without rushing.
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Itinerary thoughtfully designed to avoid crowds and commercial stops
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On this tour you are supporting local communities in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Difficulty level: Easy
Monday to Saturday
Overview
We begin the day with an early visit to Chichen Itza, carefully scheduled to avoid lines, crowds, and the hottest hours of the day. Accompanied by a certified guide, we will explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, discovering the meanings, symbols, and hidden secrets of this ancient Mayan city, on a leisurely tour that allows us to appreciate its grandeur and connect with its legacy.
The experience continues outside the archaeological site, immersing us in the daily life of a Mayan community, where history transforms into flavors, traditions, and local hospitality in a traditional Mayan village.
Itinerary
Mérida
Departure
Departure time 6:00 am
The trip from Mérida to Chichén Itzá will take approximately 2 hours.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World with an expert guide, enjoying the details of the story while admiring the Castle of Kukulcán, the Ball Court and several important Mayan buildings on a relaxed tour.
Entrance to the Archaeological Zone of Chichen Itza
Mérida
Valladolid
Mayan Village - Mayan Culinary Experience
Visit Doña Irma's kitchen, where she opens the doors of her community to share her heritage and knowledge of family cooking. It's a place where you'll learn recipes and about culture, but above all, a piece of her heart. You'll participate in preparing the food and enjoy a meal freshly made with handmade tortillas, where the flavors and rituals of Mayan cuisine blend with contemporary life.
Lunch included
Vegetarian and vegan options available
Access to the Mayan Culinary Experience
Arrival
Arrival time 3:00 pm
Return to Mérida to enjoy the city and its cuisine. Choose your drop-off point: your hotel or the restaurant of your choice.
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Inclusions
Private Transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Entrance to the Chichén Itzá archaeological zone
Entrance to a Mayan culinary experience
Mayan lunch menu:
Sikil p'ak: Snack made with pumpkin seeds and tomato.
Encamisado: Traditional egg cooked on a griddle inside a handmade tortilla.
Pooc chuuc: Chicken marinated with local spices, cooked on a griddle.
Dessert: Handmade chocolate sweetened with honey.
Minibar: soft drinks
Travel insurance during the transportation
Optional departure from Valladolid at extra cost
