Adventure in a Private Mayan Community
Overview
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7 hours
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The Mayan culture has a history of over 4000 years.
Explore your Mayan heritage by visiting a traditional Mayan community to learn about their customs, participate in exciting and enjoyable activities, and conclude with a Mayan ceremony conducted by a traditional shaman.
You'll also have the opportunity to discover and prepare local dishes using organic ingredients, followed by a delicious lunch.
Our small group tours, limited to 12 people, allow you to share this experience with your loved ones. It's a rare chance to immerse yourself in an ancient culture that has always respected and lived in harmony with nature. In today's world, advancements in technology are everywhere, but encountering a living ancient culture is becoming increasingly rare. Take the time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, learn about ancient traditions, and indulge in fresh, organic food specially prepared for your visit. Feel truly special as you escape from the modern world!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Life jackets
3 courses meal, plus fresh fruit water
Bottled water
Zipline and rappel protection equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Tips
What To Expect
A Thrilling Mayan Adventure! We will pick you up in Playa del Carmen and take you to a private Mayan community, where your adventure begins. Kayak across a Private Lagoon, surrounded by lush jungle—nature at its purest! Two Stunning Ziplines! – Feel the rush as you zipline over a lagoon, then take it up a notch with a second thrilling ride over a breathtaking cenote! Suspended Wooden Bridge Challenge – Cross a hanging bridge over the first cenote, an exhilarating moment for those who love a little adventure! Rappel Into a Hidden Cenote – Descend into the mystical underground world of a hidden cenote, where you’ll swim in crystal-clear waters. Authentic Mayan Cooking Experience – Step into a traditional Mayan kitchen, where a local Mayan woman will teach you how to make handmade tortillas and share her ancestral cooking traditions. (Vegetarian options available upon request.) The Magic of "Cochinita Pibil" – Witness the grand unveiling of this slow-cooked Mayan delicacy, prepared underground in the traditional way and savour a three-course meal: tacos, black beans, rice, and a delicious flan, all accompanied by a refreshing natural chaya water. A true Mayan experience!
Sample Menu
starter
SIKIL P'AK
Ground small pumpkin seeds Onion Red Tomato (*And habanero chile)
main
COCHINITA PIBIL
Original "Cochinita Pibil", prepared on the ground, mixed with spices mix, bitter orange, achiote, salt, banana leaf, with beans, rice, and chayitas.
dessert
Neapolitan Flan and local Coffee
Delicious homemade flan accompanied with the typical Mexican "Café de olla", for a perfect end of a perfect meal
Options
Adventure in a Private Mayan Community
MAYAN ADVENTURE PRIVATE!
PRIVATE: This option has transportation and guide services exclusive for guests who are booking that!
Duration: 6 hours: With this option, guests could ask to shorter the experience and have an earlier drop-off
PRIVATE: With this option, guests could ask to shorter the experience and have an earlier drop-off
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour with friends
carloscX7797FW,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have had a wonderful time, hopefully soon I can repeat the experience.. in this visit my friends and I decided to visit the Mayan community, we did activities like abseiling and shooting I had a lot of fun but I must admit that I am afraid of heights, I had a lot of fun at all times I was informed about the safety tips and Fabio was watching for any need, kayaking also we did even though it is an activity to which I am more familiar. Thank you for this great day, important tip: do not stop eating the pibil cochinita definitely there is a difference between eating cochinita in the city and eating the typical cochinita of the region.
Unique and unforgettable experience
489sarap,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do not miss it!!! Professionalism and expertise for unique and unforgettable experiences, original tours outside of mass tourism
Amazing Intimate Authentic Adventure!
Naomi T,
Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My two sons and I went on this tour and it did not disappoint. Roy was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the History of Mexico and the Mayan culture which was really nice as our drive from Playa Del Carmen to the village was about an hour. We enjoyed his company and the drive as we got to pass through little towns that we would have not seen otherwise. Once we arrived we were greeted by a Mayan family that gave us a brief cooking lesson on how Masa was made and the local spices they harvest for the food. They prepared some delicious food, an extra bonus, upon our arrival. Before we left for our adventure we were blessed by a shaman, it was very ceremonial. After that we canoed across a river and got off to hike in the jungle where we crossed a swinging bridge and zip lined across two lakes. With a little more hiking we arrived at the closed cenote where we descended approximately 60 feet down. A local by the name of Francisco, accompanied us in the cenote, which was pretty amazing.. thank you Francisco for being such a kind host!! We ended the day with another amazing home cooked meal. The Mayan family that hosted us could not have been any nicer. I felt that they genuinely loved their life and each other and enjoyed hosting us. I appreciate them for sharing their culture with us. We ended the day with another amazing home cooked meal. The Mayan family that hosted us could not have been any nicer. I felt that they genuinely loved their life and each other and enjoyed hosting us. I appreciate them for sharing their culture with us. If you are looking to get away from the tourist crowds and attractions to have an intimate authentic experience, I would definitely recommend this tour!
Unique and magical experience
barbarafD6015EB,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful canoe trip on the lake, followed by an exciting launch on the ziplines! We rappelled down into the cenote. Splendid experience with the Mayan community, where we participated in the thanksgiving ceremony to the 4 elements of Mother Earth. We finished by cooking our own tortillas! A unique and magical experience!
PIBIL PIG, ZIPLINE, CENOTE...FANTASTIC AND UNIQUE TRIP
kadic71,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A TRUE EXCITING AND UNIQUE ADVENTURE. Fabio was a WONDERFUL host. We first went canoeing on a lake, then we launched ourselves on two zip lines, and then rappelled down into a cenote, from which we exited via a vertical ladder (!). Everything in an absolutely safe and controlled way - But it doesn't end here! We passed through another Mayan community, which welcomed us and organized a typical ceremony of thanks to the 4 elements of Mother Earth. Last but not least, a delicious Yucatec cooking class, preparing our "tortillas", while the "pibil" pig roasts underground and sipping a fresh drink of chaya water! A memorable and complete MUST DO experience.
What an unforgettable experience!
823georgiosv,
Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an unforgettable experience... we firstly met with Fabio, a very kind and helpful guy who made sure we made the most of our experience. We started the activities with canoeing on a lake surrounded by lovely nature then we went down a zipline. After that we descended in a cenote from which we climbed out through a vertical ladder. After these physical activities it was time to take care of the soul. We met with a mayan community to carry out a ceremony and thank the 4 elements of mother nature which was deeply spiritual. After such an intense day we had a cooking class to learn to prepare tortillas while waiting for pork meat to be cooked (underground!). We finally had all this food together with other local delicacies and lots of chaya water. What a day full of lovely experiences
I will return many times to continue enjoying nature. With this excellent guide, please don't miss it!!
elyyahn,
Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience is unique, highly recommended and Fabio is an excellent, entertaining guide and very knowledgeable about beautiful corners, don't miss it!!! I will return only with you!!!! The kayaking with a magnificent instructor like you, the two zip lines, using rappelling to go down to the cenote, was unforgettable. Share a ceremony with the Mayan community where the food is the best and actively participate in it to taste everything exquisite. The most important thing was that I felt super safe with my family. With this excellent guide because he takes care of you at all times.
This is one of the best experiences I had we had a blast
christianae2018,
Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Se we went to this trip with my family on July 15 during this adventure we first rode a canoe in a lake, after they launch us on zip lines, afterwords we rafted in a cenote, from where we come out in a vertical latter! Later we passed to another Maya community, where we celebrated a typical thanking ceremony to the 4 elements of the Mother Earth. We also took a cooking class where we learned to make our “tortillas”, while the pork “pibil” was cooked underground! And finally will ate with a fantastic yucateca food, paired with a refreshing drink of Chaya water! 😍😍.
The best experience in Nature
Alicia A,
Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In the adventure we kayak in the lagoon, we go down 2 exciting zip lines, always making sure that everything goes well, rappel down into a cenote, climb a vertical staircase, then we go to another Mayan community and we have a Mayan ceremony to the elements of nature was a wonderful experience, the best was the cooking class and preparation of the cochinita pibil, which was finally eaten, along with excellent typical Yucatecan food and refreshing chaya water..😍😍😍👌👌 The attention of our host Fabio was the best, always very attentive and friendly at all times, I highly recommend him.
Dream trip
gennarod204,
Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable experience, if I go back i ll do it again, great guide, he filosofia every moment od the tour.
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