Ek Balam Cenote and Colonial Town





Description
Come and experience the Mayan culture with one of our most comprehensive tours, where you'll explore the Ek Balam archaeological site and even have the opportunity to climb the main pyramid and admire the view of the valley. Next, we'll take you to a cenote that's breathtakingly beautiful. Last but not least, learn about Mexican history in this colonial city.
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Ek´Balam (Jaguar Star) is a Mayan city that had its maximum development during the Late Classic / Terminal (600-850 / 900 AD) and possibly hosted the "Tlalol" kingdom. The first known king of Ek´Balam is Ukit Kan Le´t Tok (the father of the four flint fronts) who was the builder of most of the sumptuous palace that we now know as Acropolis and many other works. Likewise, he was the promoter of technical and cultural advances, as well as of architectural and decorative wealth, whose best example is Structure 35 Sub, located inside the Acropolis and known as Sak Xok Nahh (white house of reading ), which served as a grave for Ukit Kan Le´t Tok, who was buried with a rich offering made up of more than 7,000 pieces such as ceramic vessels, shell objects, snail and tumbaga.
Cenote Oxman is a charming semi-open cenote, famous for its relaxed atmosphere and turquoise waters that invite visitors to enjoy a day of rest and fun. This cenote is ideal for those seeking a more intimate and less crowded experience, away from the tourist bustle of other more popular destinations. Its natural beauty and serene surroundings make it a perfect haven for swimming, taking photographs, and enjoying nature at its finest. Oxman is a place where visitors can connect with their environment, surrounded by lush vegetation and a peaceful atmosphere.
Valladolid is one of Mexico's "Pueblos Mágicos" (Magical Towns) and also one of the most charming and beautiful cities on the Yucatán Peninsula. Filled with pastel-colored colonial houses, a spectacular main square, several museums to visit, and even cenotes within the city center itself, it's a place well worth exploring.
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The time in your ticket is not your pick up from the hotel, just an estimated time. We will confirm 1 or 2 days before your activity start via text message, whatsapp or email.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Great tour organized by Jose for our group of 10 people. He was great with inquiries and addition. Prompt responses all the time. The guide was very knowledgeable with Mayan culture and history, made the day very memorable.
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The tour was small enough we didn't worry about getting separated from our group and the time we arrived at Chichen Itza ( quite early ) let us get in and out before the heat and crowds. The Cenota Maya is an absolute must see!!! It seems that a lot of destinations have caves to tour, but this one is massive and well worth the drive! The Rappelling and ziplining were amazing and the professional photos that were taken for us show just how impressive this location is!!! Our tour guide Israel and driver Gustavo went out of their way to ensure we were safe, comfortable, and that we all had a good time. Israel was very informative both historically and in general and he was also quite funny and entertaining for the entire day. He also engaged several vendors who gave us demonstrations on how they paint masks, negotiate prices, and identify the stones that they were selling. Despite the roads being quite bad, Gustavo managed to get us to Chichen Itza and Cenote Maya safely. They both did a great job and we appreciated them very much!
Thank you so much for your comments, I'm so glad to hear that you have a great time and that you love the beauties of our Caribbean.



