Ek Balam, a Mayan city over 1000 years old, was a major capital. Named after Ek Balam, its founder in 300 B.C., it thrived under Ukit Kan Lek Tok, who adorned it with enduring murals and facades. Enjoy stunning views from its main structure.
After exploring the site, a cultural pause awaits. Witness craft-making, savor handmade tortillas, Xtabentun, and a shaman's blessing. Indulge in a diverse Yucatan-style feast.
End with a swim in a cenote, a historic water source. Absorb energy in this mystical spot. Try the exhilarating rappel into the cenote's interior. Enjoy every moment.
Posted By : Hayley_S
This tour is a must. There were a few hiccups that were completely out of the operators control but they handled it well and kept us on track. Our guide was very helpful and informative. This is a very long day so come prepared.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 13:01:16 
Posted By : Jacqui_B
We had a wonderful time on this tour!! Francesco our guide grew up here is of mayan decent and gave great explanation of everything!! The walking thru ruins was a wonderful experience with reaching the acropolis as the grand finale!! Ek Balam is not crowded and so interesting!!! The centote was beautiful and fun so refreshing on a hot day too!! Lunch was served as a buffet and was very good. There are crafter that toy can buy from there too
Diego was our driver her got us there safely and stayed with the van and our things
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 18:57:56
Posted By : C9170RHcaroll
Ek Balam and the cenote! Unforgettable experience! Highly recommend this tour from Cancun Adventures. Thank you guide, Nestor and driver Javi.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 10:32:41 
Posted By : YvonneundMatthias
With the detour via Playa del Carmen, where other tourists got on, the journey from Cancun to Ek Balam is simply too long.
This meant that the day trip took almost three hours longer than planned.
The archaeological site is definitely worth it. We also found the Mayan cenote very beautiful and had fun. It was positive that our group (10 people) was alone in the pool. It was annoying that we weren't allowed to take photos in the cenote. At the end you could buy pictures, $20 per picture.
Despite a very good driver and interesting insights into Mayan culture, we wouldn't book the trip again.
Even if you go directly from Cancún to Ek Balam, it's already a full day trip.
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Posted On : 2024-03-07 22:34:34
Posted By : Jeanette_M
The ruins were great but the time at the shopping outlet was a bore. I do understand that the local people need the money but I would not ever choose to go to such a place.
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Posted On : 2024-01-20 13:59:39
Posted By : Lola S
Ek Balam is far less crowded than other sites. Our guides were courteous and knowledgeable. The cenote offered rappelling and zip lining which were both really fun. I enjoyed not having to wear a mandatory life jacket like we've had to at other cenotes.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 12:41:38
Posted By : Hilla_G
Don't miss out on climbing up the Ek Balam pyramid before it's not allowed anymore! A hidden gem among the many tours offered in the area.
Our guide Alejandro was knowledgeable, nice, attentive and a true gentleman.
Note that you should bring comfortable shoes (not flip flops) a towel, snacks for the long car rides (2/3 hours each way coming from Cancun) and all the sun protection.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 19:14:32
Posted By : Kate_B
We loved having a small group, and our tour guide Tonantzin was wonderful. Our family had two incredible adventures: climbing to the top of the Acropolis at Ek Balam, and rappelling into a very large partially closed cenote. Lunch was delicious and we appreciated having a vegan option after asking ahead of time. One thing we were not expecting was to pay $125 USD for the pictures in the cenote and of the Mayan ceremony, which they email to you. That was to buy them all, they did offer to buy one picture for $20. The pictures are taken by students, and it helps to support their education. I’m very happy we decided to buy them and to me it was well worth having the family photos.
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Posted On : 2023-06-30 07:47:08
Posted By : robertdG1250MF
These ruins are worth a visit especially if you're on your way to Chichen Itza or you're spending some time in cancun. The price was a little bit high for admission and the main Temple was about 80% unaccessible at the writing of this review. The entrance Gateway is impressive so definitely take the time to see this one. Bathroom and water is available on site
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Posted On : 2023-05-28 21:07:10
Posted By : Puntacanada2009
Booked the tour to Ek Balam with Sunwing via Alltournative tours. Long drive but amazing, the rapelling into cenote incredible, the ruins tour was great, very very hot on May 1st. You can still climb the main pyramid. Much less crowded compared to Chichen Itza. Also the mayan blessing at the start was quite nice, almost felt like a religious experience. Thanks!!
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Posted On : 2023-05-16 08:05:32
