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From Cancún: Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony at Night

4.6  / 577 reviews
Activity provider:OlMarTravel Mexico
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From Cancún: Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony at Night
Activity provider:OlMarTravel Mexico
4.6  / 577 reviews

Enjoy this unique and magic experience and learn more about ancient culture participating in an authentic Mayan purification ritual - Temazcal, guided by a real shaman.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Pickup included
Pick-up at the lobby of your hotel. If pick-up is not offered from your hotel, it is performed on the specified pick-up point. The detailed information & instructions are received after the booking.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights

  • Observe what a day in the Mayan community is like
  • Participate in an authentic Mayan purification ritual - Temazcal, with a shaman
  • Enjoy an authentic Mayan dinner with one the Mayan community families

Full description

The tour will start with hotel pick-up. Then, you will arrive at an ecological reserve, a small Mayan community in the forest, that maintains its traditions. Here you will visit a typical Mayan cabin where you will learn about its old customs. You will have an introduction to the ceremony of Mayan purification. You will learn how to play the sea snail, which you will use during the ritual to unite us with nature.  Meet with the Shaman around the ceremonial circle where you will be part of a spectacular ancestral ritual of purification and will have the unique opportunity to enter the Temazcal (old sacred steam bath).  Walk in the rain forest until arriving at the illuminated natural well (cenote) at night to swim in crystalline waters. It is an unforgettable experience to enjoy this moment, gain energy, and relax. Hot chocolate is served in a typical Mayan jicara, which you will be able to keep as a gift. Enjoy a typical Mayan dinner with a family from the community, before going back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Guide specialized in the wished language
  • Ceremony of purification - Temazcal
  • Swim in the natural well (Cenote)
  • Typical Mayan dinner with water and soda
  • Tips (optional)

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Water
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Only adults activity (16+)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 77 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    3.4/5

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Susanna – AustraliaFebruary 2, 2023  – Verified booking
The experience was quite impressive, the only thing I was not sure about was the number of partecipants for the ceremony. We were a group of 30 and unfortunately some people were chatting all the time, being disrespectful to the Mayan community. The ritysl is made in a very small building made of stone, probably not recommanded to people suffering from claustrophobia.
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Kennedy – United StatesJanuary 24, 2023  – Verified booking
Hi! We really enjoyed the spiritual and body purification ceremonies! Swimming in the cenote and dinner after was a treat:) tbh, it felt too touristy and we were expecting it to be more traditional. I also lost my wedding ring in the cenote. It’s a gold band! I’ll provide a reward of $100 if it’s found and given to Olga! She was our guide who did great! Thanks again. Contact me at 5127710552 if you find the ring. This is Kennedy Grimes
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesNovember 28, 2022  – Verified booking
A great opportunity to get an experience that is not typical. The ceremony was based around understanding, mindfulness and spiritual connection as the Mayan culture does. The ceremony, sweat lodge, Cenote swim and dinner is something I will never forget! It’s a bit adventurous for some but for those looking for something special, this is it!
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