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On this National Geographic Day Tour, explore Tankah Park in Mexico's Riviera Maya. After an orientation, swim in two cenotes, once considered portals to the Mayan underworld. Enjoy a canoeing session at the third cenote, then end with a refreshing swim at the forth cenote.
With insights from a National Geographic guide, trek through the jungle to Cenote Cueva and Cenote Piraña for a refreshing dip. You'll also visit Cenote Naval for an adventurous canoeing session and Cenote Azul for another invigorating swim in its crystal-clear waters. These cenotes were not only sources of fresh water for the ancient Maya but were also believed to be passageways to Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, and were sites for important rituals.
Next, head over to a traditional Mayan house to learn about the Melipona bee, a stingless bee that has been cultivated for centuries for its medicinal honey. Enjoy exclusive access to a traditional Mayan kitchen and take part in a demonstration of the art of tortilla-making, where you'll get hands-on with shaping the dough and learn about the secrets of ‘masa' (corn dough). Then, tuck into a buffet meal featuring dishes rooted in the local heritage that highlight the day's discoveries and flavours.
Finally, hike to a fifth cenote, learning about the discovery and preservation of these natural sites. Spanning 300 hectares, Tankah Park's cenotes and forests offer Mayan heritage and ecological diversity. This tour also supports the local community and promotes sustainable tourism, helping to preserve these remarkable lands.
Based on 6 reviews from verified customers
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4.6/5
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4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
David M
From United States of America - June 2025Solo traveler
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The whole experience was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed every second of it thoroughly ...
Becks&Nev
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Would give this trip 11/10! Absolutely fabulous from start to finish
De vakantie gangers
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
De cenotes waren prachtig en uitleg was ook goed. Alleen de show cooking was er niet zoals gezegd werd. Eten was goed ,alleen personeel was kort af en ...
Karen/laura
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I enjoyed the whole experience. It was a beautiful place , breathtaking being in the cenotes, it would of been even better if the zip line going acro ...
Alan
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Enjoyed how relaxing an experience it was, that we could take gentle stroles between each cenote whilst enjoying the company of other guests. It woul ...
GHM
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5