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Mayas of Yesterday & Today: Tekit + Mayapan
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Tekit
Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Yucatan on a journey to Tekit. Prepare handmade bread in a classic stone oven and spend time at a customary Mayan home. Gain insight into the cultivation of melipona bees and the creation of the guayabera. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the ancient Mayapan ruins.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Tekit - 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. - Archaeological Site of Mayapan - 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.
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What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- Certified local guide for community tour
- Visit to guayaberas factory
- Bakery workshop experience
- Insight into a Mayan household
- Admission to Mayapan Archaeological Site
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal activities and expenses outside the program
Location
Tekit
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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356lauk
Apr 29, 2024
Thanks for this discovery. - Thank you for everything, everything was perfect! we are delighted with our 2 days spent in Tekit with Ana and her family. Coox Mayab a very beautiful cooperative, which immerses us in history and traditions, we loved living and sharing all of that. Thanks again for everything !
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