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Maya Secrets Private Tour
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Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
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Entrance Fees Included
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Meal Included
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- Private tour to a Maya village in the Yucatan rainforest
- Learn about the food and rituals of the Maya
- Swim in a cenote at night
- Experience traditional Maya shamanic rituals
What to expect
You'll enter the secret world of the Maya on this private evening tour with a difference. Visit a typical Maya house in the heart of the forest near Playa del Carmen and open your eyes to their food and rituals, then swim in a cenote during the hours of darkness.
Journey to a Maya community in the jungle and enjoy a spiritual experience that you'll find nowhere else. We'll firstly visit a typical Maya hut to learn about their ancient customs and meet the local people, after which you'll be shown how to make tortillas and achiote chicken from scratch. Then a healer – or shaman – will take you step by step through the ancestral purification rituals, including seashells and fire in a temazcal, a stone-built sauna.
Before dinner, we'll walk through the rainforest to an ancient cenote, where you'll be able to swim in the crystal-clear water. Finally, you'll feast on local dishes with the villagers before returning to your hotel.
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Important to know
- Bring a towel
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
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What’s included
Transport
Guide
Dinner
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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