Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
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Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path. Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient maya city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage discovered by stroke of luck in the backyard of their home, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gem. The family will cook authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn 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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Our beautiful day will start departing from the Cathedral San Idelfonso at 5 50 am
Stop 2
Upon our arrival we will the first group to enter in Chichen itza, since we will avoid long lines tu buy tickets. Our professional licensed tourguide will help you taking amazing pictures without people, then we will walk among the temples to unveil the history and misterys of this ancient mayan city
Stop 3
Now you'll have free time to explore on your own pace more of Chichen itza. our professional tour guide will advise you where to go.
Stop 4
Hit the road again towards the private cenote, a off the beaten path unique gem discovered by struck of luck in the backyard of mayan family home, the only one in Yucatan
Stop 5
First, you'll swimm in the crystal clear water of the mayan family cenote, you'll meet the family and discover the history of this gem After swimming you will taste the home made food flavors of the Yucatan cuisine. Guacamole, sopa de lima, panuchos, salbutes and hand made fresh tortillas for tacos, all prepared with fresh ingredients, and some are from the family garden. Fresh local fruit locally grown will be part of this food experience. If you are vegetarian or vegan, don't worry since options are always available
Stop 6
Back to the road to the magic town of Izamal
Stop 7
Get to climb in one of the mayan pyramids that can be found in the town, as well we will discover the history of the yellow town.
Stop 8
Back to Merida and we will drop you off at the meeting point. Thanks!!
What’s included
- *air conditioned vehicle with reclinable seats ( maximum 10 travelers)
- Private cenote fee entrance
- Professional licensed and experienced tour guide
- Guided tour in Chichen itza and free time (2.5 hours)
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Pick up Habana King Santa Ana 5 35 am
- lifevest at the cenote
- Pick up Hyatt Regency 5 30 am
- Three pick up locations
- Pick up Catedral San idelfonso 5 50 am
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza foreign visitors $700 mx pesos cash only
- Entrance ticket fee Chichen itza mexican visitors, temporary and permanent residents $310 mx cash only
Meeting and pickup
Crossroad calle 60 and calle 45 Corner Cafe La Habana santa Ana pick up time 5 35 am
Main entrance hyatt hotel located in Avenida Colon. Pick up 5 30 am
Meeting point 5 50 am Catedral San Idelfonso, located intersection calle 60 and 61 Centro Merida
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No weelchair acces
- Private tour available under request
- Childrens 12 years old and under, free entrance ticket to Chichen itza
- Meeting points available: Hyatt Hotel 5 35 am Cathedral San Idelfonso 5 50 am
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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