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Walk 1 Hour in a Dry Cave & Mayan Community: Adventure & Cultural

By Mexico Mi Amor Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €141 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join us on an unforgettable journey to Xcan, a vibrant Mayan community where tradition meets daily life.

Experience the warmth of a traditional meal with a local Mayan family, savouring authentic flavours while immersing yourself in their rich history and customs. You’ll ride through the picturesque town on two-seater bicycles, guided by your bicycle driver and host. Along the way, we’ll visit the cemetery to uncover ancient stories and explore pre-Hispanic views of death, connecting them to Mexico’s modern “Day of the Dead” celebrations.
As part of this immersive experience, you’ll participate in a purification ceremony, learn about herbal medicine passed down through generations,

Enjoy the lively Yucatecan dance, Jarana.

This tour not only offers a unique cultural experience, but also supports and connects you with the local community, providing insights far beyond typical tourist destinations. Get ready for an adventure filled with stories, surprises, and authentic connections!

Activity location

  • Nuevo Xcan
    • Nuevo Xcan, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nuevo Xcan
    • Nuevo Xcan, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Walk 1 Hour in a Dry Cave & Mayan Community: Adventure & Cultural in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Sun 06:00-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€141.16 x 1 Adult€141.16

Total
Price is €141.16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedBicycle trip with driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTowels
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The additional 2 hours in the total tour duration cover the travel time required to reach the main tour location from the designated pick-up points.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Nuevo Xcan
  • 3h
Your first stop will be a dry cenote (cavern), where you'll embark on a one-hour journey into the depths of the earth. Discover stunning geological formations, listen to captivating stories, and learn about the sacred significance of these sites. Join your guide for a 20-minute walk that connects you with the earth as you traverse a path through the heart of the jungle. Feel free to go shoeless as you embrace the natural surroundings. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the underworld! Descend 18 metres (60ft) into the heart of the cenote, securely harnessed, and discover the breathtaking beauty of the crystal-clear waters and the chamber's majestic depths.
Nuevo Xcan
  • 30m
Join us in a sacred Mayan ceremony, led by a revered shaman, who will purify our energies with ancient rituals, prayers in the Mayan tongue, and a blessing with water. In reverence for Mayan tradition, we will seek permission to honour their ancestral lands. Our shaman is a keeper of ancient traditions and knowledge, who will share secrets of natural medicine and offer personalised guidance to soothe any discomfort. His handmade, plant-based remedies will also be available for purchase, allowing you to take a piece of Mayan wisdom home
Nuevo Xcan
  • 2h
Take a charming bicycle tour through the town, guided by your local hosts, and explore its most iconic landmarks: the historic church, graveyard, and more. Join us for a special dinner at the home of a local resident, where you'll share traditional meals and learn about the customs and daily life of contemporary Mayans. This immersive experience allows you to connect with the community and gain a deeper understanding of their culture. One of our stops will be the cemetery, where we will listen to stories and discuss the pre-Hispanic vision of death, as well as the current tradition that we Mexicans celebrate on the "Dia de Muertos" 'Day of the Dead.' At other stops, we will talk about the customs and daily life of the local inhabitants
Nuevo Xcan
  • 2h
Immerse yourself in local daily life and cuisine. Indulge in a tasting of Xtabentun, a signature Yucatecan liqueur, before savouring a delicious dinner at a resident's home in Xcan. Enjoy the perfect blend of contemporary Yucatecan cuisine infused with traditional Mayan flavours, topped off with an irresistible dessert. We'll live the thrilling experience of breaking a piñata with the town's children. We'll sing together as the piñata bursts open. It's always a delightful and unforgettable moment! Dinner will be followed by an unforgettable night of traditional Yucatecan dance! Experience the vibrant Jarana folk dance, where locals dressed in traditional clothing will invite you to join in. Don't forget to show your appreciation with a generous tip for the talented performers. Let's raise a glass and share a heartfelt toast as we say our goodbyes. Until we meet again, "hasta pronto!"

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNuevo Xcan
    • Nuevo Xcan, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENuevo Xcan
    • Nuevo Xcan, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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