We'll learn about the culture of the Mayas in this tour to Edzná and its typical haciendas located in the surroundings of this enclave of the Yucatán.
Edzná Tour + Haciendas Visit
After picking you up at 8 am at your hotel in San Francisco de Campeche, we'll head over to Uayamón Hacienda to begin the day with an energising breakfast. Hen, we'll drive to Edzná: an outstanding Mayan site located in the Yucatán peninsula.
Once we arrive at this archaeological site, we'll embark on a guided tour of Edzná. Since its foundation in 600 BC, this ancient Mayan city has remained intact for almost 1800 years. We'll review the evolution of the city while we contemplate its main remains. Among them, the imposing stepped temple of the Five Storeys stands out.
We'll continue our tour of Edzná visiting the temple of the Casa Grande or Nohoch Ná. We'll also discover where the 'Ball Game', one of the most popular pre-Columbian sports of its time, was played. Do you know what its rules were? It won't take long to find out!
At the end of our visit to Edzná, we'll continue our tour of the Yucatán by visiting the Hobomó, Seyba, and San Luis Carpizo Haciendas. In these traditional Mexican farms, we'll discover what rural life is like in this part of the country. We'll get to know their customs, their culture, and the local Yucatecan folklore.
Afterwards, we'll head to Champotón. Here you'll have some free time for you to enjoy lunch if you wish.
After lunch, you'll finally return to your hotel in Campeche, where you'll arrive at 3 pm.
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