Mayan Temazcal & sacred cenote experience

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Overview

Go beyond sightseeing and discover a living Mayan tradition shared by the community itself. This experience invites you to step away from the tourist crowds and spend the day in an authentic Mayan village, where ancient customs continue to be practiced with pride and respect.

Take part in a traditional temazcal ceremony guided by a local shaman, cool off in a crystal-clear cenote hidden within the community, learn to prepare handmade tortillas, and have a homemade meal. Every part of the day has been designed to offer a genuine cultural exchange rather than a staged attraction

Created by passionate local hosts, this experience offers a rare opportunity to discover the Riviera Maya through its people, traditions and natural beauty.

Your experience includes:
- Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen
- Traditional Mayan temazcal ceremony
- Swim in a hidden cenote
- Handmade tortilla workshop
- Traditional homemade lunch

Small groups and personalized guidance throughout the day

Options

Private Temazcal Ritual

Private; Your Group Only: An intimate ceremony with no strangers; the temazcal, transportation and lunch are reserved only for your group.
Duration: 6 hours: Have other plans later? As a private group, you can finish the tour earlier on request (no partial refund).
Tailored Mayan Lunch: Traditional chicken pibil lunch in the community; as a private group, a vegetarian menu can be arranged on request.
Ideal for Special Moments: Perfect for couples, families, birthdays or wellness retreats looking for a deeper, shared experience.

Steam Circle; Small Group

Small-Group Ceremony: Share the ceremony with a small group of fellow travelers; a warm, communal energy at our best price.
Traditional Mayan Lunch: Chicken pibil, black beans, rice and handmade tortillas, shared with your group in the Mayan community.

What's included

A typical local food, Mexican tacos, with delicious chicken pibil meat, served with black beans, with rice, and home made tortillas
Round trip transportation included, from Playa del Carmen
A complimentary bottle of water x person
Hibiscus fresh water
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. Please indicate that when booking.
English, Spanish, and Italian Guide

Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.

What to expect

Dos Palmas
5h

Guided by a local Mayan shaman, you'll enter a traditional stone temazcal, where heated volcanic rocks are infused with water and aromatic medicinal herbs, filling the lodge with soothing natural steam.

This ancestral ceremony, practiced for centuries, offers a rare opportunity to discover one of the Maya's most meaningful living traditions through guided chants, moments of silence and a deep connection with the natural elements.

After the ceremony, continue with a refreshing swim in a crystal-clear cenote located within the same Mayan community.

The experience concludes around the family table, where your Mayan hosts prepare a traditional homemade meal using fresh local ingredients.
Enjoy slow-cooked chicken pibil, handmade corn tortillas, white rice, black beans and refreshing hibiscus water while sharing stories and experiencing the genuine hospitality that has welcomed visitors for generations.
Vegetarian options are gladly available upon request.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playa del Carmen before setting off on your adventure.
Get acquainted, ask any questions and discover what awaits throughout the day.

Optional private hotel pickup and drop-off is available for an additional fee.

End point

Meet your guide at Lara & Luca Restaurant in Playa del Carmen before setting off on your adventure.
Get acquainted, ask any questions and discover what awaits throughout the day.

Optional private hotel pickup and drop-off is available for an additional fee.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The remaining hours will be allotted for travel durations
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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