Purify your skin and your mind with a Temazcal ceremony led by a shaman. In the Mayan culture, this steam bath represents the womb that purifies and offers a rebirth. You may supplement this mystical experience swimming in a fresh-water cenote (sinkhole).
You can also learn the customs of a traditional Mayan family that lives in a community located 45 minutes away from Playa del Carmen.
Posted By : Maria_D
This was an amazing experience. The van ride was long but very worth it. The ceremony and sweat were very powerful and I can't wait to do it again. Swimming in the cenote after the sweat was refreshing and calming. The traditional dinner was delicious and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. If you are planning on participating in this ritual please do so with respect and an open spirit and you will come away from it with more than you expected.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 12:36:36 
Posted By : Erinne_R
Really good time, the explanations were a little long and repatative but thats ok. bug spray is a really good idea. Its very tough for those of us with clausterphobia (I did make it but a lot of people left after the first song). Would have been nice to have less people as we were waiting on people a decent amount. All in though we would do it again in a heartbeat. It was really different and interesting
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Posted On : 2023-04-24 11:31:09
Posted By : Lynn_C
Half the time during the experience was driving (4 hours) and waiting (2 hours). We did not mind waiting outside, however once dusk came we were eaten alive by mosquitoes.
The actual ceremony was quite enjoyable—when the tour finally got around to it.
This tour needs to:
- be more transparent about the general location of the end destination so we can come prepared for a long drive/have the choice to choose a closer activity
- better manage their timing so there isn’t so much aimless waiting
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Posted On : 2023-01-19 13:06:46
Posted By : Ariel O
This night was a 10 out of 10 experience.
Unforgettable night and super unique experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2022-09-21 08:59:15 
Posted By : Rachel31T
I was a little bit sceptical about going on this tour due to lack of reviews and also the price (would it be worth the money?). I really enjoyed this unique experience to participate in the ceremony, swim in a covered cenote in the evening (with sea turtles) and have a Mayan meal so glad I went. I slept really well after the experience.
Only criticisms were that we got picked up from a random restaurant rather than our hotel in downtown (although we were the first of only three pick-ups so I didn't feel it would be putting the tour company out too much to have come directly to our hotel) and also that more water should have been provided before and after the sweat lodge.
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Posted On : 2022-05-01 14:56:47
Posted By : Erik_A
Upon pickup we traveled approximately 45 min through the jungle to a small Mayan village - Dos Palmas - our guide, gave us a brief tour, and some history of the Mayan way of life. Told us how the Mayan's didn't sleep in beds, how they cooked basically off of a fire surrounded by 3 stones, and covered by a hot plate. We were able to watch a woman making homemade tortilla's of which we later were able to eat. The Temascal was amazing - not for the feint of heart. A breif introduction by the Shaman, a blessing, and a short ceremonial thanks to the cardinal points/Elements and we entered the Temascal (Sweat Lodge.) At which point they brought in several very large, very hot (almost white) stones, the Shaman began his chanting, singing, and story telling all done in the Mayan tounge. Now did I mention this is not for the feint of heart - the temperature gradually increased until it was approximately 140 degree's (per the guide.) Yes you sweat out every pour you have on your body, and find some you would never have thought could sweat. During the process - we lost approximately 5 people who could not handle the heat. Once done, you exit the "womb of the mother" to be reborn, and head to the Cenote for a quick dip and cool down, it is a beautiful yet smaller cenotes. A perfect end to the process. And then dinner was served, this is not some fancy schmancy setting, it is a traditonal Mayan dinner, some rice, some beans, a piece of vegetable similar to a potato, and some chicken served in a red sauce (not spicy) and Hibiscus Tea - once again the perfect end to the evening.......
Now one thing to note - you do have a chance to purchase souvenirs, but they are not really any different than any you'll find on Quinta Avenida, or anywhere else in the general area.
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Posted On : 2021-11-06 22:58:35
Posted By : Igor_I
I would do it all over again !
Amazing time , beautiful place , the people are very friendly and kind to tourist in there Community .. it makes you cherish the modern life a lot better , you will learn the history on the ancient mayans as well . They have been around for centuries I love it , I enjoyed .
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Posted On : 2021-05-30 11:56:20
Posted By : Carly_c
This was such a magical, amazing experience even for my teenage daughter. Learned so much about the culture. Food was authentic and delicious. Our tour guide was phenomenal! After leaving the Mayan village, we felt like family! Everyone was so kind and upbeat! I have Traveled to many places in the world, and this was by far one of the best memorable experiences and we all agreed we would totally do it again. So refreshing. If you are into this kind of spiritual stuff, its a MUST. Just dont forget to bring bug spray..we forgot! Other than that..do it! The Cnote was super refreshing too after being in the temazcal.
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Posted On : 2021-05-27 09:17:31
Posted By : Danyell_B
This was such an incredible experience from the guide to the village, to the village people and the ceremony which I cried through because I was so moved the entire time. I am really grateful for the experience.
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Posted On : 2020-07-12 11:24:52
Posted By : AungeliqueW
Our guide on the van was Gustavo. He was absolutely great. He explained the ceremony very well so we knew exactly what to expect. It rained at the beginning of the ceremony and they let us complete the remaining part in the temazcal. It was a beautiful and peaceful experience.
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Posted On : 2019-11-14 09:19:20
