Ek Balam and Cenote Maya Tour Review
Ek Balam is a popular Mayan ruins site to visit in Mexico. We went with allTOURnative Tours to visit Ek Balam and Cenote Maya. Here is our tour review and what to expect. Here is the article that accompanies this video which has more information including how you can book this tour for yourself.
10 Best Places to Visit in Yucatan Peninsula
- Ten best places to visit in Yucatan include places for swimming, snorkeling, shopping, Mayan ruins, colonial cities, bird-watching, crocodile feeding and pyramid climbing, plus the famous Cristo Negro or Black Christ in a gorgeous yellow-painted Colonial convent.
Please find specific places in the video timeline below:
00:22 Resort & beach hotspots of Cancun
00:31 World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza
00:38 The yellow-painted town and convent of Izamal
00:44 Cristo Negro or Black Christ
00:49 Delightful colonial city of Valladolid
00:57 Recently excavated large murals of Ek Balam
01:06 Bird-watching, crocodile-feeding of Coba.
01:13 Shopping, surfing of Playa del Carmen
01:22 The water sports of Isla Cozumal
01:25 Swimming at the ruins of Tulum
01:35 Snorkeling of Akmal
01:43 Let's go exploring
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Valladolid Mexico Travel Guide - Chichen Itza & Coba Mayan Ruins | 90+ Countries with 3 Kids
Welcome to Valladolid, named after Valladolid at the time the capital of Spain. It is a city located in the eastern part of the Mexican state of Yucatán.Valladolid is located approximately 160 km east of the state capital Mérida, 40 km east of Chichen Itza, and 150 km west of Cancun.
Valladolid is a popular base for visiting nearby major Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza and Ek' Balam, as well as Cenote Ik Kil.
There is a bus terminal situated in the heart of the city which serves to the travellers going to all mayor cities in the Yucatan peninsula, such as Mérida, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum as well as archeological sites such as Chichen Itza Coba and Ek' Balam.
We stayed at Casa Hamaca Guesthouse. Everything was amazing from the food to the decor and the gardens!
Valladolid - is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Valladolid.
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Join Alma's LDS Tours near Cancun Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel in the most popular archaeological sites as Tulum, Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, Uxmal, Chacchoben, Mahahual, Yucatan Peninsula, Progreso port. And visit our local Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints and the Temple of Merida Yucatan.
Combine your tour of the beautiful Tulum Mayan ruins with an Adventure Park, located in the heart of the Riviera Maya: Playa del Carmen. Visit first Tulum Ruins in the morning and enjoy a mind-blowing detailed tour of the site. Our professional tour guides will make you feel like you are traveling back into time as the city comes to life with their explanation.
Alma's LDS Tours is Independently Family owned and Operated, all our tour guides have passion of the study of Old World culture, language, and rituals. Highly trained they especially enjoy the symbolism of the scriptures. Studies help to show interesting parallels that can be found in the Book of Mormon, The Bible and also in the beliefs of the ancient inhabitants of the Book of Mormon lands by understanding them in their cultural and historical context. We believe you will not be disappointed with your guides.
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Exploring Valladolid in Yucatan, Mexico
The town of Valladolid is located in the Yucatan state of Mexico, about two hours from Cancun. It's on the list of Pueblos Magicos, program launched by the Mexican government to promote Magical Towns.
I was there for one day, taking in the beautiful scenery (lots of Instagram-worthy spots by the way!), tasted the best guacamole I've had in a while, swam in a cenote, and discovered some really tasty treats, like Tostielotes and Marquesitas. Yum!
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An incredible cenote on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
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Yucatan, Mexico: Swimming in an Underground Lake (Cenote)
Yucatan top ten attractions / Things to do in Yucatan Mexico.
The Mexican state of Yucatan is located on the peninsula of the same name, bordered by the states of Quintana Roo and Campeche. The state capital is the beautiful colonial city of Merida, and other major cities and towns include Valladolid, Izamal and its port, Progreso, on the Gulf of Mexico. Yucatán offers the adventurous visitor a wealth in Mayan archaeological ruins (the most famous being Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and Uxmal), stunning colonial architecture, important caves and grottoes, and ecological preserves and sanctuaries such as Río Lagartos and Celestun.
Mexico Off the Beaten Path
First-time traveller in Yucatan, Carol Anderson, points out the rewards of getting out of touristic urban centers to meet people and visit places in their more natural state.
Rural travel in Yucatan is easy by rental car or it´s excellent, economical bus system. Write Genesisekbalam@gmail.com for information about arriving easily and comfortably on your next vacation to beautiful Yucatan.
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Exploring the BEAUTY of ISLA HOLBOX
It was such a windy day kayaking at Isla Holbox but we still had so much fun on the island. We loved exploring Holbox by bike and seeing all the great artwork in town. The beaches are AMAZING and you can walk out so far into the clear, blue ocean. Would definitely recommend exploring Isla Holbox in Mexico!
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Join Alma's LDS Tours in Cancun Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel in the most popular archaeological sites as Tulum, Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, Uxmal, Chacchoben, Mahahual, Yucatan Peninsula, Progreso port. And visit our local Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints and the Temple of Merida Yucatan.
Alma's LDS Tours is Independently Family owned and Operated, all our tour guides have passion of the study of Old World culture, language, and rituals. Highly trained they especially enjoy the symbolism of the scriptures. Studies help to show interesting parallels that can be found in the Book of Mormon, The Bible and also in the beliefs of the ancient inhabitants of the Book of Mormon lands by understanding them in their cultural and historical context. We believe you will not be disappointed with your guides.
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Utah: (801) 415-5136 • Cancún, México: +52 (984) 109-0684
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Email: info@almaldstours.us