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Full Day Tour to Ek Balam Maya Ruins and Colonial Valladolid Town

By Pescado Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is $159 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join us on an unforgettable expedition that starts in Valladolid, a treasure trove of attractions that captivate travelers seeking an authentic Mexican experience. We will visit its historic downtown, characterized by colonial architecture, a lively central square graced by the stunning San Servacio Cathedral, and the bustling central marketplace.

Next we explore the enchanting mysteries of the Ek Balam ruins, a hidden gem that invites you to step back in time and discover a world of awe-inspiring architecture and captivating ancient Maya history. Ascend the towering Acropolis, an archaeological masterpiece that reveals the Maya's architectural prowess, and admire intricate stucco facades and awe-inspiring carvings.

After your guided tour of the ruins, move further into the surrounding jungle to swim and relax in the crystal clear waters of one the region’s biggest open cenotes. End this wonderful day with a delicious buffet lunch prepared by the local Maya.

Activity location

  • Ek Balam
    • 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin
    • Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ek Balam
    • 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin
    • Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

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Full Day Tour to Ek Balam Maya Ruins and Colonial Valladolid Town
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
$159.00 x 1 Adult$159.00
Total
Price is $159.00
Until Sun, Jul 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified archaeological guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTypical regional (Maya) buffet lunch

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ek Balam
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the Ek Balam ruins, located in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, and be transported to a captivating world of ancient Maya heritage. The site boasts a striking array of meticulously preserved structures, most notably the towering Acropolis, which stands as a testament to Maya architectural ingenuity. As you are guided through this archaeological wonder, you'll encounter intricately carved stelae, explore ball courts, and marvel at the well-preserved hieroglyphics that offer a glimpse into the history and culture of the Maya civilization. Afterwards visit a nearby cenote to swim and relax in its crystal clear fresh waters.
Valladolid
  • 3h
Valladolid, located approximately halfway between the Riviera Maya and the capital city of Merida, is a colonial Yucatecan city packed with historical, natural and cultural treasures. Visit the Cathedral of San Servacio, the first Spanish colonial church built in the area, the local markets of the town, and if time allows the Convent of San Bernardino Siena, the second largest Franciscan construction in the Yucatan Peninsula. Built in 1555 it remains one of the most beautiful of the surviving convents in the region.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEk Balam
    • 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin
    • Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEk Balam
    • 20-minute drive from Valladolid on highway 295, direction Tizimin
    • Ek Balam Village, Yucatan, Mexico

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