Chichen Itza Mayan Cuisine Plus

A Delicious Immersion in History, Culture and Culinary Traditions

The Chichen Itzá Mayan Cuisine Plus tour is an experience for all your senses, delving into the roots of the Mayan culture in a unique culinary demonstration and exploring the jungles and the most important Mayan ruins site of the Yucatan Peninsula.

A certified guide will lead this journey of discovery, sharing fascinating facts and folklore about the great civilization that made Chichen Itza one of the most important cities in the Mayan world. Chichen Itza is one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world. The tour includes a visit to the magnificent Cenote Ik Kil and a stop in the charming Colonial town of Valladolid for photos.

This is a unique Chichen Itza tour with a focus on the cuisine of the Yucatan region, a sensory delight of aromas and flavors. Your guide will teach you all about the locally sourced ingredients and how food was an integral part of not only daily life. The Chichen Itza Mayan Cuisine Plus Tour will satisfy all your foodie cravings and give you a glimpse of ancient times.

Book your Chichen Itza Mayan Cuisine Plus tour now for a unique sensory experience in history and culture!

Itinerary

07:00 and 08:10 am: Departure from the hotel.
Tour in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itzá. (2 ½ hours)
The gastronomic demonstration, regional drinks and buffet lunch. (1 hour 20 min.)
Visit to Cenote Ik kil (1 hour).
Visit to Valladolid. (30 minutes)
18:30 and 19:30: Return to your hotel.

Operations Dates

Monday to Sunday

Time of day

Duration

12 hours.

Includes

Round trip transportation in A/C equipped units.
Bilingual cultural guide.
Guided tour and free time in Chichen Itza.
Gastronomic demonstration and visit to an artisan village.
Tasting of typical drinks.
Buffet lunch (drinks not included)
Visit to Ik kil cenote.
Visit to Valladolid (Magical Town) 30 minutes.
2 Bottles of water during the tour.
Refreshing wet wipes.
Box Lunch on board (Baguette, snack and juice).
1 bottled drink during lunch.
5 Aborted drinks (water, beer or soft drink).
Beach bag.
Biodegradable repellent.
Participation as Assistant Chef during the demonstration.

Not includes

Tips and optional activities
Souvenirs
Photographs

Recommendations

Comfortable clothes and shoes
Swimsuit
Towel
Sunscreen and biodegradable repellent.
Extra cash (For additional drinks, souvenirs and tips)
Sunglasses, hat.

Restrictions

You are not permitted to carry backpacks or bags in the archaeological zone.

Extra information

Available for infants? Yes, always under the supervision of the parents.
Recommended for children? Children 3-11 years old pay the child rate.
Transportation included? Yes.
Are there physical restrictions? Not recommended for people with physical disabilities because of the long walks and the terrain being unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Recommended for pregnant women? This activity may represent an overexertion for expectant mothers.
Languages: Spanish/English/Portuguese
Season: All year

Note

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

All safety and hygiene protocols are correctly applied in all our tours and activities.
What you can expect during your visit?
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arriva