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Yucatan: Ek Balam Ruins, Valladolid Market and Cenote Tour

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
7 reviews
Activity provider:
Caribe Viaggi Travel Agency
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Yucatan: Ek Balam Ruins, Valladolid Market and Cenote Tour
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
7 reviews

Visit the market of the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid. We will continue our adventure to the archaeological zone of Ek balam. Swim in amazing cenote and enjoy a buffet of typical regional food

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Duration 8 hours
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English, Spanish, Italian, French, German

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Itinerary

  • 14 pickup location options:

    Puerto Morelos, Punta Maroma, Dreams Tulum, Hotel Zone, Grand Palladium, Playacar, Akumal, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Cancún, Moon Palace, Cancún, Tulum, Iberostar, Puerto Aventuras

  • Van

    (110 minutes)

  • Valladolid, Mexico

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Walk, Food market visit (105 minutes)

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Ek Balam

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (105 minutes)

  • Van

    (110 minutes)

  • 14 drop-off locations:

    Puerto Aventuras, Cancún, Punta Maroma, Akumal, Puerto Cancún, Playacar, Dreams Tulum, Hotel Zone, Moon Palace, Costa Mujeres, Grand Palladium, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Iberostar

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • visiting the market of the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid
  • we will make a panoramic tour of the historic center of this colonial city
  • we will continue our adventure to the incredible archaeological zone of Ek balam
  • Ek Balam’s most important period was the Late Classic Period 700–1000A.D
  • Explore Yucatán México mayan site

Full description

We will start our tour visiting the market of the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid. We will walk among the stalls full of colors and aromas of their vegetables and fruits, you will interact with local people, you will see a little of their daily life. Afterwards we will make a panoramic tour of the historic center of this amazing colonial city and we will continue our adventure to the incredible archaeological zone of Ek balam.Ek Balam is a Yucatec Maya name that translates to “bright star jaguar”. Ek Balam’s most important cultural period was during the Late Classic Period 700 – 1000 A.D It is the architecture and design of , “The Tower”, and the decoration of Ek Balam’s Builders and artists that used stucco and limestone mortar that makes it so special, spectacular and unique a pliable material that could be modeled into distinct forms and painted over. Now is time to refresh in amazing fresh water cenote and and enjoy a delicious buffet of typical regional food.

WHAT INCLUDES?
• Multiple languages • Transport with AC • Archeological guide • Entrance ticket to the archeological site • Visit to Valladilid Yucàtan • Explore / Swim in an exclusive cenote • Buffet lunch refreshments
DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Photos • Souvenirs • Tax (usd$ 10 – mxn$ 200 – 10€)
WHAT TO BRING?
• Cap and sunglasses • Swimwear • Extra set of dry clothes • Biodegradable sunscreen • Towel • Extra money for photos & souvenirs
PICK UP
5:30 - 7:00 AM
RETURN
17:00 - 18:00 PM

Departure and return times are approximate and depend on the location. Following booking you will be contacted by our team to plan the departure location together (based on your accommodation).

Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive all the necessary information about the time and place of departure and arrival via email.

TICKET INFORMATION
Infants 0-3 years old: Free tour* Children 0-11 years: Reduced ticket* Adults 12 years and older: Full ticket

*Check in the information whether the chosen tour is suitable for infants and children

Includes

  • Multiple languages
  • Transport with AC
  • Archeological guide
  • Entrance ticket to the archeological site
  • Visit to Valladilid Yucàtan
  • Explore / Swim in an exclusive cenote
  • Buffet lunch refreshments
  • Photos
  • Souvenirs
  • FEDERAL TAX TO PAY ON BOARD OF 10 USD OR 200 PESOS

Not suitable for

  • People over 95 years

Important information

Know before you go

  • Ask for confirmation of the meeting point if you are located in Airbnbs or out of the tourist area
  • From Tulum we do pick up at Super AKI SUPER MARKET

From $159 per person

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3.9 /5
3.9 out of 5 stars

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMay 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Wir hatten einen wahnsinnig netten deutschen Guide mit auf der Tour, der uns die ganze Zeit viele Infos zu allen möglichen Dingen geben konnte. Auch auf speziellere Fragen hatte er eine Antwort und war sehr gut informiert. Man merkte dass er viel Erfahrung hat und leidenschaftlich dabei war! Ek Balam war wunderschön. Wir konnten 2 Tempel über die steile Treppe erklimmen und sind auch wieder heile runtergekommen. Der Markt in Valladolid war auch sehr interessant. Die Cenote war ebenfalls wunderschön, wir hatten vorher 30 min Zeit um zu essen, und anschließend 1 h in der Cenote. Ein richtig toller Ausflug und nur zu empfehlen!
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Nadja – GermanyJanuary 18, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – CanadaSeptember 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent. We had a great time. It was very fun and everything was very nice. The only downside was that they picked us up an hour after the agreed time in a mini van that was in poor condition. But after getting on the catamaran, everything was great.

Product ID: 739731

Activity provider:
Caribe Viaggi Travel Agency
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