Ancient Maya Tour: Chichen Itza, Mayan Towns & Cooking Class – Full Day

The ancient Maya civilization was one of the most dominant and sophisticated indigenous civilizations in Mesoamerica. Learn about the Maya people’s complex history, day to day lives, and more in this full day tour.

Chichen Itza: We’ll start the day’s adventure with a pick up from your accommodations. Then we’ll make our way to the famous Chichen Itza. We’ll go on a guided tour of the once bustling complex, and learn about the rich history, religion, culture, and daily life of the Maya.

“Chichen Itza. What can I say! It was magnificent and fantastic. To say I've been to this ancient wonder of the world is mind blowing. It was a wonderful experience.” – Pao, USA

Mayan Towns: After soaking up all that information, we’ll visit the quaint and charming towns of Piste and Tekom. We’ll explore some of the larger settlements in the area and note the evolution of the towns throughout the years. We’ll also stop by Jardin Alak and marvel at the lush greenery and tranquility of the garden.

Cooking Class: Then we’ll join a local family as they teach us how to cook age-old recipes passed on by generations. With the help of our friendly instructors, we’ll whip up some tasty local fare and even get to bring home some original recipes. 

Bee Farm: After adding some recipes to our arsenal, we’ll head to a local bee farm and learn about the ancient Maya beekeeping practices, as well as the unique bee species ‘Melipona beecheii’ or in Mayan ‘xunan kab’ that is found only in the area.

“This was so fun! We really wanted to check it out to see these bees and try the honey. The bees don't have stingers, so they're fun to watch fly around and go in and out of their logs! A fun and educational experience!” – Amy

Following our time with the bees, we’ll partake of a traditional Yucatecan lunch before departing for our accommodations in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.