Valladolid Mayan Bees Tour: Honey Tasting Experience in Xkopek with Traditional Meal
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Valladolid

Xkopek, located in Valladolid, is a distinctive spot boasting an impressive dry cenote and several species of local bees, including stingless ones, which held significant value in Mayan culture. Spearheaded by a family of Mayan beekeepers, the Xkopek project aims to promote bee preservation and the revival of Mayan traditions and culture.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Xkopek, Beekeeping Park - We will start the experience on a walking tour to the point where we will start a descent down a stairway to a dry cenote, there we will see some varieties of local plants, we will know their use and importance, we will enter the vault of the cenote where we can see some Local bee varieties in their wild state, it should be mentioned that bees do not sting because they do not have stings.

Later we will walk through a path in the jungle where we will identify the main plants for the production of honey. We will arrive to our meliponario where we will talk about the process of honey coke, we will know about the other products of the comena as well as their health properties and we will even be able to open a beehive to observe the amazing architecture of the bees.

We will make a tasting of honey and other products of the hive. And finally we will visit our small store of honey and souvenirs. Of course we will not forget the souvenir photo at the end of the experience.

It is necessary to wear comfortable shoes for walking and closed shoes. Use organic mosquito repellent.

We are a team of 4 guides, Jorge, Dianela, Gerardo and Julia, so one of us can accompany you in this experience

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages included
  • Lunch provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Not allergic to bees.
Location
Xkopek, Beekeeping Park
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mirkku77
May 31, 2024
Bee happy - Great green oasis only just outside Vallodolid centre. Great tour with the tastiest honey ever! Super happy with this place that offers guest houses and camp sites too.
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Catherine_c
May 14, 2024
Amazing tour! Really cool... - Amazing tour! Really cool to learn the culture and history behind bees in Mayan civilization as well as taste different honeys and try food native to Valladolid. Had a phenomenal time, and would love to come back!
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Karinacd1074at
May 4, 2024
Good job - The tour is excellent. The very cool project. I do recommend the tour. The accommodation not so much. They have details to resolve.
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Flyer00628410218
May 3, 2024
Bee park - Highly recommended. What a special spot. Our guide was very well informed and I learnt alot about native Mayan bees. Was a really great experience.
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Rachelsy413ox
Apr 23, 2024
Definitely go! An interesting learning experience with tasty treats. - Such an interesting tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We loved learning about the different kinds of bees and the tasting experience was really fun!
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Phoebebirch
Mar 25, 2024
An unexpected pleasure - Fascinating! Eduardo is an excellent guide! We enjoyed the tour and learned a great deal. I particularly enjoyed seeing the dry cenote and the glass-sided boxes which showed how different the hives were inside. Tasting the varieties of honey was a great way to end.
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121patriciol
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent experience and attention from Javier our guide - We went on the bee tour, Javier our guide was very professional and attentive at all times. You had the opportunity to learn a little more about the different species of bees that are in the area, learn about their habitat, a little history, as well as acquire top quality products made with honey and wake up, uffff, a cool one with its handmade tortillas along with with ha-Sokol-p'aak, a regional food made from seeds, tomatoes, habanero chili, cilantro, garlic, chives.
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Stevie_g
Mar 18, 2024
Wonderful experience and... - Wonderful experience and package! Our tour guide was very informative and nice. We would highly recommend this tour. We learned a lot about the Mayan Bees and had a lovely lunch. We bought the moisturizing cream which we are in love with.
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Aydah_11
Mar 15, 2024
The best 20 dollars spent!! - I loved the tour!!! Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable. I am a beekeeper in the USA it was fascinating seeing different types of bees. You will not be disappointed.
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Lupita
Mar 13, 2024
Natural bees - It is a new panorama, seeing the conservation of nature, bees in their natural habitat, everyone very friendly and professional, clarifying our doubts. The tortilla tasting is incredible. Furthermore, during the tour you can appreciate the diversity of flora and fauna that live there.
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