Merida: Chichen Itza, Yokdzonot Cenote, and Cooking Class – Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

EXPERIENCE:

Depart Merida in the morning to visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. Admire the pyramid of Kukulcan and the surrounding buildings, such as the ball game court and the Observatory.

Then, travel to the community of Yokdzonot, and discover it’s amazing and unique cenote, which is operated by a cooperative made up of mostly local women. Take a refreshing swim in the blue waters of the cenote and opt to add on activities like zip-lining or rappelling between its vertical walls.

After cooling down, participate in a cooking lesson with locals. Prepare delicious Yucatecan dishes like salbutes (deep fried tortillas) and panuchos (stuffed tortillas). Finish your visit with a delicious, traditional meal in the restaurant of the cooperative. Transfer from Yokdzonot back to Merida, arriving at around 5:00 PM.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Marvel at the amazing Chichen Itza archaeological site
Participate in a Yucatecan cuisine cooking lesson
Relax in the crystalline waters of the Yokdzonot cenote

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