Tierra Maya – Sanctuary of Living Mayan Traditions
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Ditch the crowded cruise excursions and discover the real Cozumel at Tierra Maya, a Sanctuary of Mayan Traditions, hidden in the heart of the jungle. This is not a tour where you simply watch. Here, you learn, touch, feel, hear, and taste. Every station is hands-on and designed to connect you directly with living culture.
Discover the sacred Melipona stingless bee and its role in Mayan life. In the Mayan Kitchen, prepare fresh salsa in a volcanic stone molcajete and press your own tortilla on a traditional comal, understanding why corn was sacred to the Maya. At the Cacao Station, grind roasted cacao on a stone metate and learn how chocolate began as a ceremonial drink. Finish with regional flavors that reflect the heritage of the Yucatán.
This is a sensory journey into authentic Mayan tradition.
Thông tin khác
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
the version with that addition: Tierra Maya is a sanctuary where Mayan culture stays alive through practice. These aren't performances—they're traditions still used in rural Maya communities today. Your participation keeps them alive. Grind sacred cacao on volcanic stone. Press tortillas by hand. Crush fresh salsa in traditional molcajete. Meet gentle native stingless bees and taste their rare honey. Sample regional liquors found only in this jungle. This keeps culture alive. Every action connects you to thousands of years of living tradition. Guided by local hosts, you don't observe culture—you practice it.
Bao gồm
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.
Tùy chọn
Excursion by Van
Duration: 3 hours: Approximately 2 hours at the venue and 1 hour round-trip travel time.
Van: Air-conditioned van transportation.
Excursion with Jeep
Duration: 3 hours: Approximately 2 hours at the venue and 1 hour round-trip travel time.
Jeep Renegade
Admission Only – Arrive on You
Duration: 2 hours: 2-hour immersive cultural experience at the venue. Transportation not included.
Transportation not included.
Đánh giá
10 đánh giá
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An authentic Mayan experience for everyone
CanadianBrewer,27 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00My dad and I went with a tour guide to this wonderful operation. We did all of the stations which included tequila tasting, special honey tasting and learning about the local stingless bees, making chocolate, and making salsa and tortillas. The hosts were very friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to teaching about Mayan traditions. I’d recommend anybody check out this place for an authentic experience!
An experience for all the senses!
Z9934ZCdavidm,26 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Tierra Maya is a must visit when in Cozumel! Staffed with the most welcoming and knowledgeable guides, you’ll travel through an unforgettable experience for the senses. Meeting stingless bees, cooking and becoming more knowledgeable about the culture combine for an amazing experience. This is a must do for any visitor looking for an elevated, relaxing and informative tour. You won’t regret visiting!
A must do experience in Cozumel.
Stace62,19 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience. We learned so much and all hands on. Joel and Gabby were so informative and personable! Our driver, Diego, was great too. He personalized our experience with a tour of the Municipal Market and the East Coast.
Something different from the many tequila tastings
542wilc,16 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience. Company just started 2 months ago. With heart and soul was told about the species of bees and have made chocolate from cocoa and honey Then another workshop making tortillas, which we ate afterwards
Fabulous Experience!
lbzdell,14 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We stopped at Tierra Maya with our private tour guide while we were on a shore excursion. We were looking for a local experience with Mayan history. This experience was perfect. The guides take you through their beautiful property to different "stations" where you learn about the honey bees, tequila, and cocoa beans. Then we made homemade salsa and tortillas. The family/staff were wonderful, and we had great conversation. There was no sales pressure, but they have wonderful products to bring home. I purchased some honey that I am really enjoying. Bring cash, as the internet is poor and they were unable to process my credit card. We very much recommend spending some time with the folks at Tierra Maya.
A great morning well spent
Edwardsev,28 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A spiritual visit to the past. We were shown and performed the ancient Maya traditions of extracting honey, making chocolate from beans, tequila tasting as Mayans made it and made our own tortillas and covered it with a tomato salsa we made from roasted tomatoes. Al in all very fun, very respectful of ancient traditions and tasting of one of kind creations. Well kept, well organized, clean and a great way to learn Mayan culture.
Authentic experience
michelle f,15 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00An unexpected gem! Our guide Ozzy (booked via Viator) suggested a stop at Tierra Maya. We were treated to a cultural experience that was not commercialized or over crowded. Making homemade salsa and tortillas, sampling honey and tequila in the shade of thatched huts is a perfect way to spend an afternoon.
A Fantastic Excursion
Daniel S,24 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Originally we had scheduled this excursion for 830am. We didn’t realize we weren’t getting to port until 1100 am We messaged the tour guides less than 12 hours before and they were so accommodating. They are excellent at communicating using: text, email and through the app. The excursion?? It was so awesome. It was a private tour guide Irving so knowledgeable and so kind! If you get Irving you are in good hands!! He picked up us from the port (waiting with our names on a sign). We took an air conditioned jeep around the island. We got to see the capital, and area where the locals live. About 30 min drive to the bee sanctuary. Once there we had a different private tour guide Cynthia: very smart, friendly and great sense of humor. We got to see and learn about vanilla, honey, bee cultivation and cocoa. They had stingless bees so we could get close and see their hives. The environment was tranquil and calming. We ground our own cocoa and made chocolate sauce when we mixed it with honey. Then tasted salsas and samples of organic beauty products. After that we drove another 10 min drive to the east side of the beach, where they had a beach side restaurant. No tourists, not crowded great service. We started with shots of tequila (2 each). My husband had a chicken quesadilla and a margarita and I had fish tacos and a mojito. They had a mariachi band come to our table and sing to us. After the meal we sampled 5 different types of tequila. We ended up buying a vanilla crème tequila. After that 15 min drive where the dropped us off right in front of the port. It’s was so lovely and my husband had a fabulous first time in Mexico! Highly recommended this!
Laid back and private
Conor S,23 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This was a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the resorts and downtown. They are curating an experience, not peddling sales. Our driver, Irving was very knowledgeable about the island and made the experience that much better.
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