The Temple of the Mayan Sun — Private Tour to the Ruins of Kohunlich
Overview
Skip the crowds. See something real.
While everyone else heads to Chichen Itza, you'll stand before the Maya Sun Temple at Kohunlich — five massive Sun God faces carved in stone, perfectly preserved after over a thousand years. One of the most stunning archaeological secrets in all of Mexico, and almost nobody knows it exists.
This is a private tour. No strangers, no rushing, no surprise fees. We pick you up at your door, drive you through the jungle, and bring you back. Your certified English-speaking guide handles everything — tickets, history, stories, photos.
One hour south of Bacalar. Zero crowds. All yours.
What's Included
- Permission for video filming for a device
- Soft drinks and bottled water in icebox
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets included — no surprise fees at the ticket office
- Professional local driver — Spanish speaking
- We wait for you — no rush, we will take you back to your accommodation
- Fresh seasonal fruit — locally sourced
- Pickup from your accommodation — we arrive to you, no meeting points
- Certified native English guide to the ruins
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver — appreciated but never mandatory
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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Kohunlich
5 hours Admission Ticket Included
Zona Arqueologica de Dzibanche - Kinichna
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 70% of the site's walking area is accessible to wheelchairs or strollers. But they could only look at the pre-Hispanic monuments from the base.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Permission for video filming for a device.
- Soft drinks and bottled water in icebox.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tickets included — no surprise fees at the ticket office.
- Professional local driver — Spanish speaking.
- We wait for you — no rush, we will take you back to your accommodation.
- Fresh seasonal fruit — locally sourced.
- Pickup from your accommodation — we arrive to you, no meeting points.
- Certified native English guide to the ruins.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for your guide and driver — appreciated but never mandatory.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Temple of the Mayan Sun — Private Tour to the Ruins of Kohunlich is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Temple of the Mayan Sun — Private Tour to the Ruins of Kohunlich will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Permission for video filming for a device
- Soft drinks and bottled water in icebox
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets included — no surprise fees at the ticket office
- Professional local driver — Spanish speaking
- We wait for you — no rush, we will take you back to your accommodation
- Fresh seasonal fruit — locally sourced
- Pickup from your accommodation — we arrive to you, no meeting points
- Certified native English guide to the ruins
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver — appreciated but never mandatory
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 70% of the site's walking area is accessible to wheelchairs or strollers. But they could only look at the pre-Hispanic monuments from the base.
