Tours from Valladolid, Yucatán

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We are certified native guides from Valladolid. We take you to Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam and the cenotes of Yucatán with the knowledge of someone who grew up here.

Chichén Itzá · Wonder of the World

El Castillo awaits you.

With a guide who has known it since childhood.

Early access, no crowds. Your native local guide reveals the secrets of El Castillo and Maya astronomy you won't find in any guidebook.

Ek Balam · The Black Jaguar

The best kept secret.

Less visited. More authentic.

Ek Balam has the finest Maya sculptures on the entire Peninsula. You can climb to the top — and the view from up there is unmatched.

Cenotes · Xibalbá Experience

Waters you won't forget.

The ancient cenotes of the Maya world.

Dive into natural pools up to 40 meters deep, surrounded by vines and stalactites. A world that exists only in Yucatán.

Río Lagartos · Flamingos Experience

Yucatán will surprise you.

Flamingos, lagoons and hidden cenotes.

Pink flamingos in the lagoons of Río Lagartos, Las Coloradas and hidden cenotes. An experience most tourists never discover.

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Cultural Commitment

Responsible tourism that preserves and celebrates the Maya heritage of Yucatán for future generations.

Expert Local Guides

Certified guides who grew up in Yucatán. Their knowledge and passion for Maya culture is felt in every tour.

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Personalized tours in small groups. No crowds, no rushing — with the depth you deserve.

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Our tour with Martin was the best we've had by far. So knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and culture. He made Chichén Itzá so interesting and educational. Could not recommend more!

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Superb experience with Henry. One of the best tour guides I've ever had. Knowledgeable, professional, great sense of humour. His deep local knowledge of Chichén Itzá made all the difference.

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Sheila Verified · Google

Experiência perfeita com o guia Jonathan que fala Português. Chegamos às 07:30 e o sítio estava vazio. Guia Maya com ótimo conhecimento da história. Imperdível. Parabéns LakinTours!

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¡Un espectáculo la experiencia! El guía Martín un genio — nos respondió todas las preguntas con detalle y claridad. Súper recomendado, si pueden ir con guía, vayan con este.

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A new wonder and the gateway to the underworld Great tour, with a perfect amount of time at each place. Lakin drive you to Chichen Itza and you have a separate tour guide onsite, and it was fantastic to get there ahead of the crowds and heat (although quite a bit of shade around the place as well as bathrooms). Lunch was a little underwhelming, but there was enough food, and the cenotes were a highlight - our driver Sergio was knowledgeable, polite and reliable. We'd recommend this tour again!
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Enrique was great! Muchas gracias, Enrique! We had a wonderful time at Chichén Itzá.
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Excellent Tour This was an excellently planned tour. We were picked up and driven to Chichen-Itza (via the pickup of one other person), arriving before it had opened. This was perfect as it meant we were there before it was too hot and busy so we could get lots of good photos. Our tour guide Enrique was excellent. We then stopped off at 3 different Cenotes and a typical Mexican restaurant on our way back to our hotel. Our driver was friendly and would always let us know how long each part of the journey was. He also helped organise the Chichen-Itza tickets in advance so that we didn't have to queue on the day.
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Bob Y
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A really informative tour Our guide was local, and also of May descent, so really have us an insight into the site and life there
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Chichen Itza & 3 cenotes Wonderful, well organised tour of Chichen Itza and surrounding cenotes. Small number of people for this tour. Turned out to be a private tour for our small group of four people. Highly recommend. Lunch included and is at a local restaurant.
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Private tour of Chichen Itza I picked this tour company as I had read great reviews and they were very helpful and the communication was excellent. I was able to book, ask questions, receive useful information via WhatsApp. We had a tour of Chichen Itza at 8am - perfect time as we were able to enjoy this magnificent sight at a quieter time and before it got too hot. Our guide Eyder was lovely, very friendly and informative. I would definitely recommend booking!
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Ioana C
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Chichen Itzá con nuestro guía Marco Nuestra visita a Chichén Itzá con el guía Marco ha sido simplemente excelente. Se nota muchísimo todo el conocimiento que tiene, pero sobre todo la pasión con la que vive la cultura y la historia… y cómo la transmite. De verdad, se ve cuánto se lo ha trabajado y lo bien preparado que lo lleva todo. Las dos horas se nos han pasado volando, literalmente. Ha conseguido que nos metamos de lleno en el lugar, en su significado y en su magia. Gracias a él, hemos descubierto lo impresionante y asombroso que es Chichén Itzá de una forma que no habríamos vivido igual por nuestra cuenta. Totalmente recomendable. ¡Una experiencia de 10!
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Excelente todo , comida, transporte, guía , lo recomendaría muchas veces y claro regresaría a reservar con ellos Muy buen transporte y un conductor excelente , atento ante todo detalle y maneja muy seguro, comida muy rica y cenotes bonitos, un guía excelente
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On recommande Très bonne expérience. Sergio est venu nous chercher à l hôtel et nous a emmené à Chichen Itza puis à 3 cenotes. Très sympathique, nous avons très bien mangé le midi. Eyder, le guide de Chichen Itza, très sympathique également et a répondu à toutes nos questions. On a adoré ce tour
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Å perfect day - highly recommend! We had perfect day with this tour! Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable about chichen itza and had such a good way of communicated. We learned so much from him and he was very interesting to listen to and answered all our questions that we had during the tour. Our driver Sergio that was with us throughout the day was an excellent driver, and took very good care of us at the different cenotes. He was very informative and during our lunch we were even able to see how they made tortillas. This was the perfect way to see chichen itza and cenotes in a small group (we were only 4 people total). I would highly recommend this tour to my friends!
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Henry was so knowledgeable and we enjoyed the time in Chichen Itza a lot. It was so much of a difference to have local person who grew up at this place and knows so many details about it and shares with others. We learned lots of interesting facts and connections of Maya history the current times. Meeting timing was also perfect, just before the heat. Thank you a lot!
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We had the most phenomenal morning with Martin. He was hugely knowledgeable about the Mayans and made the site come alive for us. His passion for history and his heritage shone through and we loved every minute. He answered all our questions and went the extra mile to make this a unique experience for us. Which it was. Hands down best tour of our trip (and we did a few). Ask for Martin!
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It was great to walk through these ancient ruins with a Mayan expert who was able to explain interesting and little known fact due to his ancestral descent!
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Very knowledgeable guide who cares deeply about the place and history. Ray is also great at keeping guests engaged with questions and testing our memories of the Maya words he was teaching. I highly recommend him as a guide. A great experience.
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Rey was great! We did a private tour with him, and he was really thoughtful about finding shade for us. He also managed our pace in a thoughtful way, as I am recovering from a torn tendon in my foot. Very knowledgeable. Wonderful tour! We also really appreciated the option to have tickets in advance.
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Lindi
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Eyder was a great tour guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and he was kind and gave us good advice for what other things we should see in Valladolid. We would highly recommend him!
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Henry was a great tour guide. Excellent tour and very knowledgeable. Would recommend Thank you to Henry and the organizers. Great communication ahead of time to help us navigate getting to the site efficiently…. Knowing what was legit and what to pass by..
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Lovely tour. Enrique was extremely friendly and knowledgeable
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Martín helped Chichen Itza come alive for my kids and us-- it was especially fun when we got off the beaten path.
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Martín ha sido un guía genial. Nos ha encantado, somos unos viajeros y ha sido uno de los mejores tours que hemos tenido, increíble
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We are a team of certified native guides passionate about the culture and Mayan history of Yucatán.

Our goal is to create authentic local experiences that connect you with the living culture of the region — not a packaged tourist version.

We offer personalized tours that let you explore colonial cities, mystical cenotes, and ancestral temples, while learning about the rich Mayan history from those who have lived it.

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Flamingo experience at Río Lagartos
Our mission

Tourism that preserves
what makes Yucatán unique

We believe in the power of alternative tourism to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage. Every tour we run is an opportunity to connect travelers with the living history of the Mayan people — and to ensure that history lives on for future generations.

Authenticity

Real experiences with guides who were born and raised on this land.

Local roots

Born and raised in Yucatán. We know every corner because it's our home.

Responsibility

Tourism that respects archaeological sites and supports local communities.

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