About this experience
Purify your skin and your mind with a Temazcal ceremony led by a shaman. In the Mayan culture, this steam bath represents the womb that purifies and offers a rebirth. You may supplement this mystical experience swimming in a fresh-water cenote (sinkhole).
You can also learn the customs of a traditional Mayan family that lives in a community located 45 minutes away from Playa del Carmen.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen and insect repellent for the tour.
- Bring cash or credit card for extra activities, souvenirs and personal shopping, use of video camera.
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What is included
- Visit to the Mayan community and to an art crafts store
- Traditional Mayan dinner, with non-alcoholic beverages
- Specialized guide
- Swim at the cenote (sinkhole)
- Purification ceremony
- Temazcal
- Transportation from and to your hotel
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
The ceremony will take place in a mayan community in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, at 45 mins to Playa del Carmen.
Discover a real mayan village, you will see their house, how they cook and how life is in the middle of the mayan jungle.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up starts at 2pm, depending your hotel location the time may change, we will contact you by email ton confirm the exact pick up time and location. We do pick up major hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya, if you hotel in not deserved by our route we will set the closest pick up point.
Languages and tickets
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WISEST TRAVEL
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will contact you by email to confirm your exact pickup time and to confirm the nearest pick up point if your hotel or accommodation is not served by our routes
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, cap, sunscreen and insect repellent for the tour.
- Bring cash or credit card for extra activities, souvenirs and personal shopping, use of video camera.
- All children must be accompanied by and adult.
- In case of using a wheelchair, we recommend you bring a companion.
- Printed proof of purchase of your tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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