- 9 Hours, 9.5 Hours
This tour offers an authentic window into the Maya world, from the highest Maya temple to the depths of the ancient Maya underworld!
Discover the connection between Maya civilization & the Book of Mormon!
This tour offers an authentic window into the Maya world, from the highest Maya temple to the depths of the ancient Maya underworld!
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been to Chichen Itza before, this tour allows you to explore it in a whole new way!
Tour Coba, the most exciting set of Maya ruins in the northern Yucatan Peninsula! Coba boasts the tallest temple in the Yucatan Peninsula.
This tour promises to be the most amazing experience of your whole vacation. It combines the history of Caribbean ruins, an unforgettable snorkeling experience, and a visit to the heavenly Tankah park.
Our tours and trips are a must-book during your stay in Cancun. Learn about the rich Maya and Mesoamerican culture, history, and ties between the Maya people and the Book of Mormon. Our tours are immersive, fun, and engaging, and they leave you with a whole new perspective on the history and culture of this region!
Mormon Encounter is operated and managed by Carlos Alemán , a former missionarie who is a professional tour guide specialized in Maya culture, trained in history, archaeology, anthropology, and the culture of Mexico. He is certified by the Mexican tourism authorities.
Our tour guides are compassionate, engaging, extremely knowledgeable, and fun! Our guests rave about our guides’ historical insight and storytelling abilities to paint a picture of the Maya culture in a way that makes our tours really come to life.
Whether you are a member of LDS or just a tourist looking to explore and learn more about the history and culture of the region, we encourage you to try one of our tours and get the most out of your visit to Cancun!
We offer tours to both the most popular and lesser-known Maya ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula:
Ek Balam • Chichen Itza • Tulum • Coba • Becan • Uxmal • Kabah • El Naranjal
Discover the secrets and mysteries surrounding Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, then take a swim in one of Mexico’s beautiful hidden caverns on this popular tour!
We had an amazing time on this custom private tour!! Gabriel was amazing and we could not have asked for better! He is so knowledgeable on all of the sites. He even made a pit stop on the side of the road because we wanted fresh fruit. We visited the ruins, cenotes, and had an amazing lunch at a local restaurant. He took such great care of us and made sure we had a great time. Gabriel is seriously so much fun!
– Brittani G., TripAdvisorEverything about our tour with Carlos — from booking to the end — was perfect. He was kind and gracious, knowledgeable and informative, thoughtful and personal. Our whole group, including two teens, two adults, and two seniors, learned so much about Mesoamerican culture and the parallelisms with the Book of Mormon. While none of us are members of the LDS church, we enjoyed the educational experience and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Carlos in the process.
– Brian D., TripAdvisorWe have been with Carlos several times over the last 9 trips to Cancun and none of them have disappointed. Carlos has helped us with everything from LDS tours to the ruins (Ek Balam, Coba, Chitzen Itza, Tulum, etc), to more adventurous excursions where we can zip line, jeep ride, cliff jump into cenotes, etc and everything in between. There have been a few times where Carlos has been booked so we have tried a few of the other LDS tour companies. No comparison at all.
– Paul J., TripAdvisorCarlos was recommended to us by some friends. We booked a tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam with him and took 2 other couples with us. We loved it so much, that we booked another day - Tulum and Snorkeling. Carlos has so much insight into the history and culture of the people, and how it relates to B of M people, prophesies, and beliefs. While other tours give you the dimensions and sizes of the buildings, Carlos paints a picture of the lives of the ancient people, adds clarity and LDS insights to old legends and cultural practices. I
– Melody O., TripAdvisorWe got to go to Underground pools for swimming, hike real Mayan ruins, and ride bikes through the trees. It is our 20th anniversary tomorrow and we had a blast! We are thinking of bringing our whole family and extended family back next year to experience this tour! Many thanks to Carlos, who went far out of his way to accommodate our requests. It is like having a super knowledgable friend or family member in Cancun, to take you to all the best places, while avoiding the crowds. Loved it!
– Holly J., TripAdvisor