Why choose this Merida tour ?
Experience everyday Yucatecan life on this day trip to Tekit. Bake artisan bread in a stone oven and visit a traditional Mayan household. Learn about the production of melipona bees and the guayabera. Finally, discover the archaeological site of Mayapan.
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What makes Mayas of Yesterday & Today: Tekit + Mayapan a unique experience ?
Tekit is a traditional Yucatecan town whose everyday life revolves around the beautiful church, the market, and some small businesses. Join this tour to spend the day with a local cooperative there and discover their daily activities. Enjoy a tour with a local guide that knows his town.
You’ll depart Merida at 8 a.m, and drive for approximately 1 hour to Tekit. Once there, make your first stop at a local bakery where you’ll prepare and try local bread in a stone oven. Then, walk to a Mayan household where Ana and Manuel will introduce you to the Mayan agroecological systems. Learn about Melipona bees, taste different varieties of honey, and end your visit to Ana’s house with a Yucatecan meal.
After lunch, visit a guayaberas factory to find out about the manufacturing process, and explore some local stores where it’s possible to buy typical clothing and quality garments directly from the producers.
Finally, head to the archaeological site of Mayapan, one of the last capitals of the pre-Hispanic Mayan era. The tour ends with the ride back to Merida, arriving at around 6 p.m.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- With transportation & guide
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Private tour: This option includes the transportation service during the whole trip.
Pickup included
- Community tour accompanied by a certified local guide. Three activities: guayaberas factory, bakery workshop and Mayan household.
- Admission fee to the Archaeological Site of Mayapan.
- Personal activities and expenses outside the program
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Co´ox Mayab.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Merida.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
