About this tour
Hidden in the Yucatán jungle just 18 kilometers from Chichén Itzá lies Yaxunah — an ancient Maya site of extraordinary significance to LDS scholars and one of Juan Carlos's most treasured stops. Unlike the bustling tourist sites, Yaxunah is an intimate, off-the-beaten-path ruin where your group often has the pyramids entirely to yourselves. The site's ancient ball court, sacbés (white roads), and mysterious underground structures provide a rich setting for Juan Carlos's Book of Mormon narrative. The day concludes at the spectacular Cenote Lol Ha, a soaring open-air cenote whose turquoise waters and hanging tropical roots make it one of the most dramatic swimming spots in the Yucatán.
What to know
Duration
9.5 hours
Departure
7:00 AM hotel pickup
Returns ~5:00 PM
Group type
100% private — your group only
Min. 2 adults
Language
English · Spanish
What's included
Private transport · Yaxunah & cenote tickets · Lunch & beverages · Cenote swim · Expert LDS guide · All tolls
Not included
Towels · Alcoholic drinks · Cenote life vest (available on site) · Gratuities
Day schedule
7:00 AM
Hotel pickup
Comfortable departure from your Cancún or Riviera Maya hotel. The 2-hour drive takes you through the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula.
9:00 AM
Yaxunah Archaeological Site
Arrive at the serene ancient city of Yaxunah — dating back over 2,000 years and among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Yucatán. Juan Carlos delivers his most personal scholarly commentary here, connecting the site's underground passages, sacbés, and ceremonial spaces to Book of Mormon narrative with remarkable depth and specificity.
11:00 AM
Local village interaction
A brief, optional visit to the local Maya village near Yaxunah — meet the descendants of the ancient Maya, see traditional craft demonstrations, and deepen your understanding of a living culture.
12:00 PM
Traditional Yucatecan lunch
A relaxed meal at a local family restaurant with regional specialties — cochinita pibil, poc chuc, handmade tortillas, and unlimited cold drinks.
1:30 PM
Cenote Lol Ha swim
Descend into the stunning open-air Cenote Lol Ha — its walls soaring 20+ meters above the water, draped in hanging vines and filtered with jungle light. One of the Yucatán's most serene and beautiful cenote experiences. Life jackets available on site.
3:30 PM
Return drive
Comfortable return to your hotel, estimated arrival around 5:00–5:30 PM.
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