Join us to discover the wonders of Chichén Viejo on Nov 8
Only 15 spaces are available, so if you are interested, please act fast by emailing Yesica at yesicabenitez@roofcatmedia.com
A special zone within Chichén Itzá that requires special reservations, Chichén Viejo offers visitors a completely different experience. You’ll find it tranquil and free of hoards of tourists and vendors. Our small-group tour will allow you to enjoy this remarkable site at an easy pace!
Unlike the main access to Chichén Itzá, the road to Chichén Viejo follows a winding path framed by lush vegetation and the remains yet to be restored ancient ruins. The walking path to the site is just under one mile but it is very pleasant and a great opportunity to spot birds.
Once in Chichén Viejo we will be treated by its massive stone archway and begin exploring its wonders, including the famous turtle platform, the temple of La Serie Inicial, the Monkey Temple, and the Temple of Phaluses.
After the guided tour, attendees will have the chance to explore the site for themselves before we head back to the van on our way to Izamal. At Izamal we will enjoy a lovely Yucatecan lunch (vegetarian options are available) at Restaurante Zamná. After the meal, we will make some time to explore some of the archaeological wonders of Izamal, including the Kinich Kakmó (the largest pyramid in volume in Yucatán) as well as some hidden gems like the often overlooked architectural complex of Chaltún Há.
The all-inclusive, tour costs 2500 pesos and includes transportation, entrance fees, the services of Carlos Rosado van der Gracht (as tour guide), lunch at Zamná in Izamal, as well as water and snacks.
For bookings please contact Yesica by email (no later than November 5) yesicabenitez@roofcatmedia.com
Departure information
The tour will kick-off at Mérida’s La Mejorada Park at 6:30 a.m. We should be back roughly by 5 p.m. at the same location. Because Chichén Viejo is not open to just anyone, a list of participants must be handed in at least 72 hours beforehand. Therefore you must register by November 5th at the very latest.
If you have an INAPAM card or are a Mexican Citizen/resident of Yucatán please let us know. Hope to see you there!
Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a Mexican expedition/Canadian photographer, adventure leader, and PhD candidate. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds multimedia, philosophy, and translation degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada and Norway.
