Mexico · Archaeology

12-Hour Valladolid and Yaxunah Tour with Cenote and Mayan Dance

12 Hours Round trip from Cancún Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Support the local Mayan community of Yaxunah and help create employment opportunities
02 Deep visit to Yaxunah and the colonial city of Valladolid
03 Opportunity to climb the Mayan temples at Yaxunah
04 Early pickup to avoid the tourist crowds
05 No stops at souvenir stores, so more time is spent on the activities

Visit the magical Mayan villages of Yucatán to experience the Mayan lifestyle and climb the Mayan temple at Yaxunah. Yaxunah is a Mayan city located 10 kilometers from Chichén Itzá and was once under its control. Explore the archaeological site with your Mayan guide, visit the local museum, swim in the cenote in the heart of the town, and enjoy lunch with a "Mayan warriors dance" show. The tour also includes a visit to the colonial city of Valladolid, with access to the Convent of San Bernardino, the cathedral built with stones from Mayan cities, and free time at the market and main plaza.

Visit the magical Mayan villages of Yucatán to experience the Mayan lifestyle and climb the Mayan temple at Yaxunah.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Valladolid, Tulum

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yaxunah Archaeological Site and Valladolid Discovery

Departures are only from Cancún.

Please note that a minimum of 2 people is required to book the tour.

Please also note that pickup from Playa del Carmen and Tulum is available only with the private tour option.

Pickup at 6:00 am.
The archaeological site of Yaxunah at 9:00 am.
Museum at 10:20 am.
Swim at the cenote at 10:40 am.
Lunch with the Mayan warrior dance show at 12:00 pm.
Valladolid at 1:40 pm.
Convent of San Bernardino at 1:40 pm.
Market at 2:00 pm.
Cathedral and free time at the main plaza at 2:20 pm.
Depart back to Cancún at 3:30 pm.
Arrive at your hotel at approximately 5:30 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Yaxunah archaeological site, the cenote, Convent of San Bernardino, Valladolid main plaza

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cancún 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Minimum 2 people are required to book the tour.

Round trip transportation.
Bilingual Mexican tour guide.
Tickets for every place visited.
Box lunch.
Soft drinks throughout the tour.
1 lunch with 1 drink.
Life jacket.
Mosquito repellent.
Sunscreen.

What's Not Included

Tips.
Personal expenses.

What to bring

Sunglasses.
Hat.
Tennis shoes.
Comfortable clothes.
Towel.
Extra clothes.
Cash.

Know before you go

If you have any special food requirements, such as allergies or a vegetarian diet, let us know and we will find an alternative for you.
The afternoon before the tour, we will provide your pickup time in your hotel lobby. If you are staying in an apartment, we will provide the nearest meeting point for pickup.

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