Ek Balam, Mayan Traditions and Cenote Chichikan From Cancun
Description
We will move at 02:30 hrs to our first stop: Visit the archaeological zone with one of the largest constructions in Mesoamerica; Ek Balam, where you can climb to the top of the acropolis and admire its unique decoration and view of the Mayan jungle. We will also visit the Chichikan cenote, a body of water surrounded by jungle where you can delve even deeper into the culture, We will conclude with a visit to Uayma, a hidden colonial treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, offering an immersion in the rich history and architectural beauty of the region. In the heart of this charming town lies the majestic Santo Domingo Temple, a jewel of colonial religious art. Remember that Archaeological Zone taxes are paid when boarding.
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Itinerary
We will enter the archaeological zone as a group. Your guide will recount the history and important points of each site of interest, providing free time for photographs. We will visit the ancient Mayan city, where several majestic buildings surrounded by jungle are preserved.
Our guide will guide you to the Chichikan cenote, it is an eco-tourism park that connects you with the Mayan civilization and involves you in unique experiences: Dance, Gastronomy, Culture and Nature Natural water source where you can swim. We include life jackets. You will be able to enjoy the handmade tortilla, organic cacao, Mayan rituals and many more. You will taste typical dishes in the restaurant. Drinks are not included.
We will visit Uayma, a hidden colonial treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, offering an immersion into the rich history and architectural beauty of the region. In the heart of this charming town lies the majestic Santo Domingo Temple, a jewel of colonial religious art.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is arranged from most major hotels. A meeting point is organized for small hotels, Airbnbs, residential areas or hotels that are difficult to access. These are confirmed when making the reservation. Entry taxes to the Archaeological Zone need to be paid when boarding.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
Had a great time on the tour! Our Guide, Perfecto, was great, very informative. As a single group, they offered to customize the trip as per pur desires and timing. It was great to explore Ek Balam
Diego. Excellent and outstanding the guide Estella
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que todo fue genial y que Diego y Estrella hicieron de tu experiencia algo tan especial. Compartiremos con gusto tus amables palabras con ambos. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente muy pronto!
Had an amazing time with Perfecto! He was kind, attentive, knowledgeable and answered to all our questions. The views were amazing! We enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it. Gracias for the day Perfecto! ☺️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience exploring Ek Balam and that Perfecto helped make your day so memorable. It's especially rewarding to know that his kindness, attentiveness, and knowledge made the tour even more enjoyable and that he was able to answer all your questions. We're delighted that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and had such a great time. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Perfecto. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
After morning transportation hassle, everything went well. Freddy did tell us a lot of culture, and Baysen who speak mostly french was also very polite. We had chance to get ourself top of Ek-Balam, and it was super nice. After that swimming at Cenote was good idea because it was so hot day. Food was traditional mexican Tacos with different type of meat and chicken. The driver Barahona, kept us hydrated giving us water and he also drive safely. Tour was full day and it sisint felt so long after all.
There was a small issue with transportation/duration and planning, but it was a great activity.
We visited Ek Balam and a cenote tour in May 2026. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing overall. To start, we were delayed for about 30–45 minutes at a gas station while passengers were reorganized between two vans. Once we arrived at Ek Balam, the tour felt rushed and disorganized. The guide was difficult to follow, which took away from the experience. One positive was being able to climb the temple, which was definitely worthwhile. Afterward, we visited a cenote, which was one of the highlights of the tour. However, there was very little communication beforehand about what to bring. We were not informed to bring towels, and better pre-trip communication — even a simple email outlining expectations and recommended items — would have made a big difference. Nonetheless, this part of the tour was excellent. The food experience was also underwhelming. The “buffet” appeared to cater specifically to tour groups and had a very limited selection. During the meal, there were cultural dance performances accompanied by very loud drums, which made it difficult to enjoy eating. Additionally, the dancers waited by the exit for tips from guests leaving the dining area, which felt uncomfortable and somewhat forced. Overall, while there were a few enjoyable moments, I would not book another tour with this company.
As the group leader, I affirm that it is an unparalleled experience at all levels. The treatment was exquisite, and they provide a master class on the history of the Mayans.
Everything was perfect; our guides were very attentive and highly professional. We were attended by Ivonne and Estrella.
Freddy was an amazing guide, every tour was fantastic. Ek balam is a wonderful and very empty place where you can walk in the ruins. And the chichikan cenote is very good, with excellent structure
Fredy was our guide, very good was everything he said and how he accompanied us on this day. Excellent level of the cenote we went to.
