Private or Small-Group Temazcal Maya Ritual from Playa del Carmen
Get to know the culture of Mexico by taking part in a unique experience: an ancient Mayan Temazcal Ceremony, led by an authentic shaman. For the Mayan people, this ritual in the Home of Hot Stones was a source of health and energy. Learn about the power of volcanic stones and copal (resin) as you are guided by a shaman through four stages of purification. After the session in the temazcal, refresh by taking a cold bath. Then have a light snack of fresh, seasonal fruit and natural beverages. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and filled with positive energy.
Options
Private Temazcal & transfer
Private ceremony w transfer: Private excursion from 2 upto 12 people
Pickup included
What's included in Private or Small-Group Temazcal Maya Ritual from Playa del Carmen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your driver in your hotel lobby (for the private tour) or at the meeting point in Cancun (for the shared tour) between 3pm-5pm to begin this truly unique experience. Head to the Home of Hot Stones, the lodge where the temazcal ceremony takes place. Listen to an introductory talk from the temazcalero guide, who will answer questions, then participate in a salute around the fire. After a small cleaning ceremony with copal (resin), enter the temazcal and feel the heat of the volcanic rocks as their red light glows in the darkness. Breathe in the aromas of herbs and copal as your body is purified of physical and energetic toxins. Be guided through four intervals of increasing and decreasing heat by the temazcalero. After the session in the temazcal, refresh by taking a cold bath. Then have a light snack of fresh, seasonal fruit and natural beverages. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and filled with positive energy.
La Ruta de los Cenotes
Head to the "hot stone house," the lodge where the temazcal ceremony takes place. Listen to an introductory talk from the temazcalero guide, who will answer questions, then participate in a salute around the fire. After a small cleaning ceremony with copal (resin) , enter the temazcal and feel the heat of the volcanic rocks as their red light glows in the darkness. Breathe in the aromas of herbs and copal as your body is purified of physical and energetic toxins. Be guided through four intervals of increasing and decreasing heat by the temazcalero. Enjoy the ceremony's curative powers as you listen to live singing accompanied by musical instruments. After the session in the temazcal, refresh by taking a cold bath. Then have a light snack of fresh, seasonal fruit and natural beverages. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and filled with positive energy.
Inclusions
- Shaman
- Shared tour: Pickup and drop-off at the meeting point
- Light dinner
- Private tour: Pickup and drop-off at the lobby of your hotel
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Note: Before entering the Temazcal please make sure you do not eat for 2 hours and are well hydrated
- It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring a towel, change of clothes, and bug repellent
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
For Shared option - All hotels in Riviera Maya (time of pick up depends on location), Pick up from apartments of airbnb and small Hotels depends on logistic, we can offer pick up from the nearest meeting point or hotel (time of pick up depends on location). For Private option - pick up from all hotels of Riviera Maya y Playa del Carmen (pick up depends on ubication)
