1-Day Ek Balam and Valladolid Tour with Cenote Swim
About This Tour
Embark on one of the most beautiful tours of the Yucatán Peninsula and discover Valladolid, where you can enjoy the wonders of a colonial town and the archaeolo...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Merida, Valladolid, Ek Balam · Languages: English, Spanish
About Ek Balam
Ek Balam
Dating way back to the 9th century, the ruins of Ek Balam are a must for history buffs in the Yucatan. Get a local guide from Everest Global Hub to understand the serpent heads, hieroglyphs and looming structures.
What's Included
- Private transportation in an A/C vehicle
- Admission to Ek Balam and the cenote
- Guided tour at Ek Balam
- Regional-style buffet lunch
- City tour of Valladolid
Not Included
- Drinks during lunch
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Ek Balam, Valladolid, and Optional Cultural Visits
Head to Ek Balam, a spectacular archaeological site in the heart of Yucatán. Enter without making long lines, take pictures, and walk quietly without bothering vendors. Climb to the top of the pyramids and contemplate the spectacular jungle that surrounds them. Head to Ek Balam, a spectacular archaeological site in the heart of Yucatán. Enter without making long lines, take pictures, and walk quietly without bothering vendors. Climb to the top of the pyramids and contemplate the spectacular jungle that surrounds them. Proceed to Valladolid, a "Magic Town" since 2012 and currently considered among the possible World Heritage Sites. The city of Valladolid was founded in 1543 by Francisco de Montejo and is currently the second most important city in Yucatán after Mérida. Explore its colonial buildings, houses, parks, neighbourhoods, and churches that still exist in the city. Proceed to Valladolid, a "Magic Town" since 2012 and currently considered among the possible World Heritage Sites. The city of Valladolid was founded in 1543 by Francisco de Montejo and is currently the second most important city in Yucatán after Mérida. Explore its colonial buildings, houses, parks, neighbourhoods, and churches that still exist in the city. Optional activities/attractions in Valladolid: Tour and tequila tasting at Mayapán Tequila Distillery. Tour and tequila tasting at Mayapán Tequila Distillery. Tour at Cacao Valladolid for Mayan organic chocolate. Tour at Cacao Valladolid for Mayan organic chocolate. San Roque Museum. San Roque Museum. Ex Convent & Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena. Ex Convent & Monastery of San Bernardino de Siena.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ekbalam, Yuc., Mexico · Tour start: Ekbalam, Yuc., Mexico — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.