About this tour
Tucked within the vast Sian Ka'an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the ancient Maya port city of Muyil sits where the jungle meets a luminous coastal lagoon — a remarkable setting that Juan Carlos connects directly to Book of Mormon civilization and maritime trade. You'll walk through dense rainforest to the towering Castillo pyramid, explore the ancient lagoon-access canal, then board a boat to reach two spectacular twin cenotes. These crystal-clear sinkholes, hidden inside the biosphere, are among the least-visited and most beautiful in the entire Yucatán Peninsula.
What to know
Duration
9 hours
Departure
7:30 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 · Muyil & biosphere tickets · Boat ride · Snorkeling gear · Lunch & beverages · Expert LDS guide
Not included
Towels · Alcoholic drinks · Gratuities
Day schedule
7:30 AM
Hotel pickup
Comfortable departure from your Cancún or Riviera Maya hotel. The drive south takes you through the Tulum corridor and into the wilder Sian Ka'an region.
9:00 AM
Muyil Archaeological Site
Step into the ancient Maya port city of Muyil — one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in the Yucatán. Juan Carlos shares the scholarly LDS narrative surrounding this remarkable coastal trading city, its towering Castillo pyramid, and the system of artificial canals connecting it to the Caribbean coast.
10:30 AM
Lagoon canal & boat ride
Walk the ancient canal path to the Sian Ka'an Lagoon, then board a boat through the biosphere's pristine waterways. The boat takes you deep into the reserve to the hidden twin cenotes — invisible from the outside world.
11:30 AM
Twin cenotes swim & snorkel
Enter the extraordinary twin cenotes — two connected sinkholes with remarkable underwater visibility and a hauntingly beautiful submerged cave entrance. Snorkel over the cenote floor and explore the crystal-clear water at your own pace.
1:00 PM
Traditional Yucatecan lunch
A generous meal at a local family restaurant with regional dishes — cochinita pibil, salbutes, handmade tortillas, and cold beverages included.
2:30 PM
Return drive
Comfortable return to your hotel, estimated arrival around 4:30–5:30 PM depending on your location along the Riviera Maya.
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