• Tierra Maya – Sacred Bees, Cacao & Mayan Kitchen - the version with that addition:
  Tierra Maya serves as a haven where Mayan culture thrives through active engagement. These are not mere performances; they are traditions still practiced in rural Maya communities today. By participating, you help preserve them.

Grind sacred cacao on volcanic stone. Hand-press tortillas. Crush fresh salsa in a traditional molcajete. Encounter gentle native stingless bees and savor their rare honey. Taste regional liquors unique to this jungle. This sustains cultural heritage.

Every action links you to thousands of years of living tradition. Guided by local hosts, you don’t just observe culture—you actively engage in it.

• Hands-on salsa-making experience (Zik’il P’aak)
• Friendly tour guide
• Seasonal tasting of local artisanal liqueurs
• Honey tasting (including Melipona bee honey)
• Hands-on chocolate workshop using Mayan stone tools
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Handmade tortilla experience using a traditional tortilla press

• Food
• Gratuities
• Any additional food, beverages, or souvenirs not specifically listed in the inclusions.

Avoid the busy cruise excursions and explore the true essence of Cozumel at Tierra Maya, a Sanctuary of Mayan Traditions, nestled in the jungle’s heart. This experience goes beyond mere observation. Here, participants engage in learning, touching, feeling, hearing, and tasting. Each station offers a hands-on experience, designed to immerse you in living culture.

Discover the sacred Melipona stingless bee and its significance in Mayan life. In the Mayan Kitchen, create fresh salsa using a volcanic stone molcajete and press your own tortilla on a traditional comal, gaining insight into why corn was revered by the Maya. At the Cacao Station, grind roasted cacao on a stone metate and learn about chocolate’s origins as a ceremonial drink. Conclude with regional flavors that celebrate the Yucatán’s heritage.

This is a sensory journey into genuine Mayan tradition.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.