Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony
Overview
Observe what a day in the Mayan community is like. They live in accordance to the ancient Mayan traditions, enjoy a unique and magic experience and learn more about ancient culture participating in an authentic Mayan purification ritual - Temazcal, guided by a real shaman. After the ritual is over you will be invited to typical Mayan dinner with a family from the community which take place deep into the rainforest. During all the time you are accompanied by a professional certificated guide who will will provide you with the detailed information about everything you see, taste and feel. The tour takes place in the evening hours and includes round transportation from your hotel.
What's Included
- Swim in the natural well (Cenote)
- Typical mayan dinner with water and soda
- Ceremony of purification
- Temazcal
- Round transportation
- Guide specialized in the wished language
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel lobby in Cancun hotel zone; for downtown hotels/accommodations in Cancun we offer several meeting points; and meeting point in Puerto Juarez Ultramar for Isla Mujeres hotels. Pick up from All-Inclusive Hotels on Riviera Maya, Akumal and Tulum is included. For Hotels in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Playacar and Tulum we offer several meeting points. Please make sure you mentioned your hotel/accommodation details when making a booking. Please contact local supplier at least 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pick up time.
What To Expect
The tour will start with hotel pick up. Then, you will arrive to the ecological reserve “Dos Palmas”, a small Mayan community in the forest, that maintains its traditions. Here you will visit a typical Mayan cabin where you will learn about its old customs.
You will have an introduction to the ceremony of Mayan purification. You will learn to play the sea snail, which you will use during the ritual to unite to us with the nature. Meet with the Shaman around the ceremonial circle where you will be part of a spectacular ancestral ritual of purification and will have the unique opportunity to enter the Temazcal (old sacred steam bath). Walk in the rain forest until arriving at the illuminated natural well (cenote) at night to swim in crystalline waters. It is an unforgettable experience to enjoy this moment to take energy and to relax.
Hot chocolate is served in a typical Mayan jicara, which you will be able to keep as a gift. Enjoy a typical Mayan dinner with a family from the community before going back to your hotel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Swim in the natural well (Cenote).
- Typical mayan dinner with water and soda.
- Ceremony of purification.
- Temazcal.
- Round transportation.
- Guide specialized in the wished language.
- Tips.
The minimum age to participate is 16..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Night Mayan Temazcal Purification Ceremony 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
- Swim in the natural well (Cenote)
- Typical mayan dinner with water and soda
- Ceremony of purification
- Temazcal
- Round transportation
- Guide specialized in the wished language
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
