Izamal Private Tour plus jewerly Mayan Handcraft Workshop
We will visit the city of Izamal, the first magic town in México, considered a colonial jewel. We choose IZAMAL because is a truly Magic Town with a unique mix of Mayan archaeological remains hidden in its fantastic colonial architecture, its gastronomy that combines pre-Hispanic techniques with Colonial flavors, its legends, its traditions that take you back in time 5
centuries.
We will guide you to climb the top of one of the largest pyramid in the world. We also will visit the San Antonio de Padua Convent built upon a Mayan shrine with one of the biggest closed atrium in the world.
To make you experience authentic and memorable, you will meet one of the Grand Masters hand-crafters of México and will discover his original jewel technique using organic plants and you will learn in a workshop how to create a Mayan piece.
If you are adventurous, you can select the option to drive your own squad bike and experience an exciting ride through this amazing Magical Town.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Izamal, Izamal, Yucatan Peninsula
We will drive early in the morning from Mérida to IZAMAL Magic Town. Duration: 1 Hr.
If you select CLASSIC OPTION: You will aboard this picturesque CALESA, a colonial carriage pulled by a horse, while you enjoy your ride you will discover the archaeological zone immersed between its houses painted in yellow and white, a detail that gives authenticity and personality to this town.
Duration: 30 Min.
If you select ADVENTURE OPTION:
Hop on a QUAD BIKE, accelerate and safely have an exciting ride through the wonderful streets of the Magical Town of Izamal. Enjoy this experience!
Duration: 1 Hr.
Lunch time: You will have free time to delight the Yucatecan gastronomy in one of the best restaurants in town.
Duration: 1 Hr 30 min.
We will walk through the colonial streets of this famous yellow town to capture the best pictures.
To finish our tour we will go back to Mérida.
Duration: 1 Hr.
IMPORTANT: You must select one of this two options at booking.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Piramide de Kinich Kak Moo, Calle 27 entre 26B T 28, Izamal 97557 Mexico
To get the best panoramic view of the town, we will climb to the top of the Kinich Kakmó Pyramid, the largest in surface area at Yucatan Peninsula and the third in Mexico after the Sun´s Pyramid of Teotihuacán and the one in Cholula, Puebla.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Convento de San Antonio de Padua, Calle 31-A, Izamal 97540 Mexico
You will have the opportunity to visit the Franciscan Convent of San Antonio de Padua. This masterpiece of colonial architecture was built in the XVI century over a Mayan shrine and has the second largest closed atrium in the world, after St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Taller Maya Izamal, Calle 31 #201 Centro Historico, Izamal 97540 Mexico
During this workshop you will discover the artisanal techniques to manufacture beautiful jewelry from the spines of the henequen plant and cocoyol, the seeds of a certain variety of palm tree, and you will learn the ancestral Maya techniques to create these beautiful master peaces from the Grand Mayan Master Artisan Don Esteban Abán.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Izamal, Izamal Mexico
As part of this tour, you will enjoy a relax time in a magic spot with the three cultures in the same place while you refresh yourself with a typical Yucatecan cold beverage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We will meet you at the lobby of your hotel.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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