About this tour
This tour pairs the world-famous Chichén Itzá with one of the Yucatán's most spiritually significant and least-visited sites — the ancient city of Yaxunah, located just 18 km south of Chichén Itzá. You'll arrive at Chichén Itzá before the crowds for an in-depth LDS scholarly exploration of El Castillo, the Temple of Warriors, the Ball Court, and the Sacred Cenote. Then you'll travel to quiet, intimate Yaxunah — a site that Juan Carlos considers among the most important for understanding Book of Mormon geography — for a private experience that most tourists never have.
What to know
Duration
10 hours
Departure
6:30 AM hotel pickup
Returns ~5:30 PM
Group type
100% private — your group only
Min. 2 adults
Language
English · Spanish
What's included
Private transport · Chichén Itzá & Yaxunah tickets · Lunch & beverages · Expert LDS guide · All tolls
Not included
Alcoholic drinks · Cenote swim at Chichén Itzá (optional extra) · Gratuities
Day schedule
6:30 AM
Hotel pickup
Early departure to reach Chichén Itzá before the day-trip buses arrive. The early start is essential for a quality experience at one of the world's most visited archaeological sites.
8:30 AM
Chichén Itzá — El Castillo & Temple of Warriors
Arrive at Chichén Itzá at opening. Juan Carlos leads an in-depth LDS scholarly exploration of El Castillo — the famous step pyramid — and the Temple of Warriors, discussing astronomical alignments, serpent iconography, and connections to Book of Mormon civilization and culture.
9:30 AM
Ball Court & Sacred Cenote
The Great Ball Court — the largest in the Maya world — and the Sacred Cenote (sacrificial sinkhole) reveal the complex ritual life of Chichén Itzá. Juan Carlos connects both structures to LDS narrative with remarkable depth and specificity.
11:00 AM
Traditional Yucatecan lunch
A relaxed meal at a well-regarded local restaurant between the two sites, with regional specialties and cold beverages included.
12:30 PM
Yaxunah Archaeological Site
Just 18 km south of Chichén Itzá lies Yaxunah — a site of extraordinary LDS significance that is virtually unknown to mainstream tourism. Juan Carlos delivers some of his most compelling scholarly commentary here, connecting the site's underground passages, sacbés, ancient ball court, and 2,000-year history to specific passages in the Book of Mormon.
3:00 PM
Return drive
Comfortable return to your hotel, estimated arrival around 5:00–5:30 PM.
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