Ek Balam · Yucatán · near Temozón
Half-day trip to Ek Balam and the White Serpent's Mouth stucco frieze — the best-preserved facade in the Maya world. Add a swim at Xcanché cenote in the jungle nearby.
Full-day itinerary
Van from central Valladolid. Coffee and fruit on board.
Site entry, brief orientation to the Puuc-style architecture and dynastic history.
The site's main pyramid — one of the few Maya structures you can still climb. 106 steps to the top.
The famous stucco facade, best-preserved in the Maya world. Guarded by seated stucco figures.
Bike or walk to the jungle cenote 1.5 km away. Rope swing, cliff jump, changing rooms.
Back in town by 14:30, with the afternoon free.
What's included
Round-trip van from Valladolid or Mérida. Return by early afternoon so you have the rest of the day free.
Ek Balam archaeological zone and Cenote Xcanché entry, both included.
A licensed guide (SECTUR), bilingual EN/ES, from the neighbouring Maya community.
Rope swing, jungle cenote, changing rooms, and lockers. Bring your own swimsuit.
Ten guests max — you can climb the Acropolis without a queue.
Bottled water all day, fresh fruit at the cenote. Full lunch not included on this half-day.
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