Valladolid Mayan Bees Tour with Lunch or breakfast and Honey Tasting
Xkopek is a unique place in Valladolid where you will find a magnificent dry cenote, where you can meet several species of native bees, bees without stings, bees that were very important for the Mayan culture. Xkopek is a project of a family of Mayan beekeepers that seeks to raise awareness about the care of bees and the rescue of Mayan culture and traditions.
Description
Itinerary
We will start the experience on a walking tour to the point where we will start a descent down a stairway to a dry cenote, there we will see some varieties of local plants, we will know their use and importance, we will enter the vault of the cenote where we can see some Local bee varieties in their wild state, it should be mentioned that bees do not sting because they do not have stings.
Later we will walk through a path in the jungle where we will identify the main plants for the production of honey. We will arrive to our meliponario where we will talk about the process of honey coke, we will know about the other products of the comena as well as their health properties and we will even be able to open a beehive to observe the amazing architecture of the bees.
We will make a tasting of honey and other products of the hive. And finally we will visit our small store of honey and souvenirs. Of course we will not forget the souvenir photo at the end of the experience.
It is necessary to wear comfortable shoes for walking and closed shoes. Use organic mosquito repellent.
We are a team of 4 guides, Jorge, Dianela, Gerardo and Julia, so one of us can accompany you in this experience
Inclusions
- Lunch - Traditional Poc chuc, pork or chicken, accompanied by beans, onion, tomato sauce and omelette. You can choose this or a breakfast from our menu.
- Soda/Pop - You can choose between a soda or a glass of natural fruit water.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not allergic to bees.
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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