Chichen Itza & Playa del Carmen Shopping tour Combo from Riviera Maya

1 day
About this activity
Meet and marvel at the pyramid of Kukulkan in Chichen Itza
The main building, the pyramid or “El Castillo” (the castle) in the center of the esplanade is one of the largest pyramids of the Mayan culture, and although it is not the highest, it is one of the most impressive remnants of this incredible culture. The Pyramid of Kukulkan measures 24 meters and was built in the 12th century AD. Recent research confirms that there are two smaller pyramids within this impressive structure that, according to the researchers, were built in the early stages of construction, leaving only visible the most recent building of the Mayan pyramid.
Discover the enormous Ball Court in Chichen Itzá
Inside Chichen Itza is one of the largest ball courts. The Mayans practiced this game with a religious and political purpose. This sociocultural activity helped the Jaguar warriors to develop physical strength from an early age.
The players are distributed throughout the field and had to make a rubber ball that weighed approximately two kilos go through a stone ring that was part of the lateral walls of the field; this was located at a height of one meter.
According to the rules of the Mayan ball game, the ball could not be hit with hands or feet and should not touch the ground, requiring participants to perform movements with the hip and lateral sides of the body to be able to score in the opponents’ ring.
Visit Chichen Itza and see the impressive ball court. You will be amazed by its size! 
Discover the magic of this amazing culture, Chichen Itzá will surprise you!
On another day you will discover the biggest Jewelry Factory in the Caribbean and Hacienda Jalisco a fantastic handcart Shop where you will fins diferent kind of souvenirs (tshirts, cigars, coffee, vanila and handcrafts) including an unlimited tequila tasting and diferent kind of souvenirs (tshirts, cigars, coffee, vanila and handcrafts). The last stop, 2 hours for free time in the world famous 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen
Included
  • Transportation from/to your hotel - Riviera Maya (From Moon palace, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum)
  • Snack(s)
  • Yucatecan Buffet
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Tour of Valladolid (20 minutes)
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • One steel personalized pendant per reservation at the jewelry
  • A gift certificate with value of 50 usd
  • 55 ml bottle mexican vanilla
  • 45 min visit of the jewelry Shop
  • 35 min visit of Hacienda Jalisco
  • 2 hours free time in the 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This combo run in 2 different days, please mention which day you would like to go to Chichen Itzá and which day you would like to go to Playa del Carmen shopping tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Features
Tourism
45% Cultural
20%