About this experience
The Chocolate Maya Ceremony
A ritual that invites us to feel, to contact to ourselves, to trust and listen to what happens in that moment.
A cocoa ceremony begins by coming into contact with cocoa, splitting it and feeling its aroma, feeling its texture...
It is recommended to combine the ceremony with Temazcal – a purification ritual in the "house of hot stones"
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for the Temazcal is 15 years
- It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring a towel, change of clothes, and insect repellent
What is included
- Cacao tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Fruit drinks and light snack
- Guide
- Round transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary and highlights
At the beginning of the tour, you will go to a Maya ranch. There will be waiting for you a unique experience: a mysterious cocoa ceremony - Drink of the Gods, as it was called by the ancient Maya. The main advantage of cocoa is the enzymes of happiness contained in it, as well as a large number of microelements that improve the body's resistance. The ancient Maya believed that during the ceremony, people can communicate with spirits and Gods, heal from illnesses or solve a complex life problem, we can get in touch with our personal wisdom, we connect with the love that resides in us, we get in tune with nature and the Universe. It is a way that helps us to open the body and the mind to experience the soul.
Local shamans still practice this ritual.
After this delicious experience, a purification ritual in the "house of hot stones" which has survived to our times will give the perfect ending to this day. Temazcal - An ancient ritual, guided by an Indian shaman that has always been a source of health for the people of this land. Taking the strength of the volcanic stones and inhaling the aromas of medicinal herbs, you will go through 4 stages of purification, thereby approaching bodily and spiritual harmony. Later you will have time to rest in a hammock and enjoy a light snack of tropical fruits.
Meeting and pickup information
- All hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Trip To Mexico
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for the Temazcal is 15 years
- Not recommended for participants with chocolate allergical conditions
- Health advisory, before entering the Temazcal please make sure you do not eat for 2 hours and are well hydrated
- It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring a towel, change of clothes, and insect repellent
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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