Ek Balam & Cenote Maya
Get on an archaeological expedition full of adventure. Visit the archaeological site of Ek Balam, the ancient Maya City that had its glory before Chichen Itza. Discover the mysterious and the biggest cenote (sinkhole) discovered in the Yucatan Peninsula: Cenote Maya, enjoy its beautiful natural formations and great natural pool of 60 meters diameter. Descend into the region’s most impressive cenote through a large wooden staircase made with the ancient Maya technique. During the tour you will see different Maya communities. Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the…
Get on an archaeological expedition full of adventure.
Visit the archaeological site of Ek Balam, the ancient Maya City that had its glory before Chichen Itza. Discover the mysterious and the biggest cenote (sinkhole) discovered in the Yucatan Peninsula: Cenote Maya, enjoy its beautiful natural formations and great natural pool of 60 meters diameter. Descend into the region’s most impressive cenote through a large wooden staircase made with the ancient Maya technique. During the tour you will see different Maya communities.
Ek’ Balam is a Yucatec-Maya archaeological site within the municipality of Temozon, Yucatan, Mexico. It lies in the Northern Maya lowlands, 25 kilometers north of Valladolid and 56 kilometers northeast of Chichen Itza. From the Preclassic until the Postclassic period, it was the seat of a Mayan kingdom. The population decreased dramatically, down to 10% of its highest, during the Postclassic period as Ek’ Balam was slowly becoming vacant.
There are 45 structures, the most important including:
El Trono
The Defensive Walls
The Entrance Arch
The Oval Palace
The Twins
The Ballcourt
Sak Xok Naah
Visit and refresh at Cenote Maya Park, a cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings.
Go down into the region’s most impressive Cenote of 60 meters diameter and in an almost perfect circular shape. Enjoy its beautiful rock formations and swim in this large and fresh natural pool. Go back to the surface from the underworld through a tunnel or a large wooden staircase. Finally enjoy of Mayan and Adventure activities such as rituals, ropes, rappel and more.
The expedition includes:
Transportation for small groups, traditional lunch, water, entrance fee to Ek Balam, archaeological tour guide, English speaking guide, equipment required for activities, hammocks, towels and lockers.
Information
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DepartureCancun / Riviera Maya
El Trono
Open for the public to climb | Located in the North Place
The Entrance Arch
The main entrance of Ek Balam
The Oval Palace
Located in the South Place
The Twins
Located in the South Place
The Ballcourt
Located in the South Place
Sak Xok Naah
Interior not open to the public | Part of El Trono | Located in the North Place
Cenote Maya Park // Adventure and Mayan Activities
Optional included adventure activities | Minimum age may be required
Tour Location
Yucatan, Mexico