Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Yucatan on a journey to Tekit. Prepare handmade bread in a classic stone oven and spend time at a customary Mayan home. Gain insight into the cultivation of melipona bees and the creation of the guayabera. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the ancient Mayapan ruins.
Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Yucatan on a journey to Tekit. Prepare handmade bread in a classic stone oven and spend time at a customary Mayan home. Gain insight into the cultivation of melipona bees and the creation of the guayabera. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the ancient Mayapan ruins.
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Tekit - Tekit is a charming Yucatecan town where daily life centers around its stunning church, bustling market, and quaint small businesses. Embark on this tour to spend a day with a local cooperative and explore their everyday activities. Enjoy a guided tour with a local expert who knows the town intimately.
Depart from Merida at 8 a.m. and enjoy…
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Tekit - Tekit is a charming Yucatecan town where daily life centers around its stunning church, bustling market, and quaint small businesses. Embark on this tour to spend a day with a local cooperative and explore their everyday activities. Enjoy a guided tour with a local expert who knows the town intimately.
Depart from Merida at 8 a.m. and enjoy a scenic drive of about an hour to Tekit. Upon arrival, visit a local bakery to prepare and savor traditional bread baked in a stone oven. Next, stroll to a Mayan household where Ana and Manuel will introduce you to Mayan agroecological systems. Discover Melipona bees, sample various honey types, and conclude your visit to Ana’s home with a delicious Yucatecan meal.
After lunch, tour a guayaberas factory to learn about the production process, and browse local shops where you can purchase traditional clothing and high-quality garments directly from the makers. - Archaeological Site of Mayapan - Conclude your adventure at the archaeological site of Mayapan, one of the final capitals of the pre-Hispanic Mayan era. The tour wraps up with a return journey to Merida, arriving at approximately 6 p.m.

- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- Certified local guide for community tour
- Visit to guayaberas factory
- Bakery workshop experience
- Insight into a Mayan household
- Admission to Mayapan Archaeological Site
- Private transportation
- Lunch included
- Certified local guide for community tour
- Visit to guayaberas factory
- Bakery workshop experience
- Insight into a Mayan household
- Admission to Mayapan Archaeological Site
- Gratuities
- Personal activities and expenses outside the program
- Gratuities
- Personal activities and expenses outside the program
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.