Tours from Valladolid, Yucatán

Local guides. Living history.

Not just a tour. A real experience.

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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Everything starts in Valladolid

Certified native guides. Small groups. Living history — not a bus tour.

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Every Lakin Tours guide was born or grew up in Yucatán. We know every cenote, every stone and every story because we lived them from childhood. That is not something you learn from a book.

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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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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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Fernando Verified · TripAdvisor
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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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10/10 excellent experience Incredible experience with LakinTours! We were picked up on time outside our hotel in Valladolid. There were no other couples joining us that day so it was just my wife and me. Sergio was excellent, drove us around in a comfortable air conditioned car, made sure we had a tour guide at both Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, and was very friendly. I would recommend booking with LakinTours for anyone who wants a more relaxed experience instead of those big tour bus groups. We beat the crowds and got to see everything before it got too hot!
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Excellent day, Chichen guide was excellent Fabulous day, our driver Serge was prompt, friendly and informed. And the guide inside Chichen Itza, Eyder Misael Dzib Yam was not only friendly, spoke English (Spanish & Maya!) wonderfully but he was responsive to questions & aware of the pace we needed. Could not recommend this more
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Half-day tour Hat 100% recommended. Don't forget your swimsuit and travel light. Bring cash
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Denís G
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If you want to enjoy yourself, this tour is perfect It was an incredible experience, both all the transfers with Sergio, super friendly and attentive, and our guide in Chichén Itzá, Juan Rey, who explained everything to us perfectly, answered all our questions, and was super kind to us. We want to thank him very much for his effort and the passion he puts into his work. Highly recommended without a doubt!
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Effective 2-hour tour The guide Marco was attentive and patient and explained the archaeological area well
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Discovering the Maya culture, a surprisingly intriguing culture A very beautiful experience and we are taking a nice little piece of Yucatan with today's tour, a memory that will always stay with us thanks to Maria and Sergio who were the ones who guided us and explained the history of their descendant culture. I recommend it 100% and would do it again!!!!!
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Mariano Galán
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The private tour is worth it. Enrique is a great guide!!! Very easy booking and logistics. We learned a lot and he took us to places where other groups do not go.
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David G
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Eyder is a star! Eyder was super attentive to us. A very good tour to get to know the Mayan culture and Chichén Itzá. Giving detailed explanations and always asking us if we have questions about anything he had explained to us. 100 × 100 recommended.
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Chichen Itza Tour with Martin: Outstanding Experience We traveled from the US to experience Chichen Itza, and Martin made our day truly unforgettable. His knowledge of Mayan culture and history is incredibly profound, and what made it even more special was the authenticity he brought to every explanation. Drawing from his own personal heritage, he shared stories that left our small group of four in genuine awe of this remarkable civilization and its lasting impact on Yucatan culture. Martin was remarkably patient throughout the tour, answering every question we had and taking time to explain details whenever anything was unclear. What initially seemed like an unconventional choice, his use of an "iPad" (laminated printed images), proved to be genuinely clever. While other guides' tablets struggled in the bright afternoon sun, Martin's laminated pictures remained perfectly clear and visible from a distance, giving us a real advantage in our experience. The tour covered all the essential sites beautifully, from the Cenote to the ball court and the iconic Great Pyramid, all timed perfectly so we didn't feel rushed or have excessive downtime. We would highly recommend Martin and his company to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Mayan culture and explore Chichen Itza with an expert guide.
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Perfect experience with Lakin tours! 100% recommended experience. Both our driver Martin and our guide Eyder were very attentive and helped us with everything. It was a wonderful day!
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We had a great 3h tour around the chichen itza site! Our guide Eyder was profound in english and even bought our tickets in advance for us so we didnt have to queue! Would recommend!
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Sencillamente SENSACIONAL. Nos atendió Enrique, un guía de lo más atento y amable. Nos habló de montones de cosas súper interesantes acerca de Chichén y su historia. Sin duda volvería a repetir con LakinTours. Gracias
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Kike was amazing
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Ramon
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Excelente guía conocedor a fondo del tema y muy amigable. Muy recomendado
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Tour très intéressant. Très bonnes connaissances du guide. Nous avons beaucoup appris.
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Onze gids was Henry en daar zijn we heel blij mee. Omdat we zijn enige gasren waren vanmorgen was er tijd om van hem dingen over zijn cultuur te leren maar ook om wat over onze cultuur met hem te delen. Hierdoor ontstonden mooie gesprekken. Zeker niet een gids met een standaard radertje waar niet van af te wijken is. Ook de communicatie vooraf verliep heel soepel, met duidelijke beschrijvingen/ heldere instructies. Een fijne ervaring die we zeker aanraden.
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Excelente guía muy recomendable
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Enrique was an amazing guide. Communication to meet was easy and convenient from the very beginning. We met right next to the ticket office, and thanks to our guide we were able to avoid the tickets already in advance. The cost of the guided tour was also practically the same as booking a guide on-site. Enrique knew exactly where to stop to tell each story to have some shade from the hot sun and also making the experience both visually engaging and immersive. His explanations were clear, interesting, and brought the history of Chichén Itzá to life. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chichén Itzá.
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Really good experience with Martin, he is really nice and knowledgeable. We were just the 4 of us and learned way more than expected about the Mayan culture and the Chicken Itza site. Strongly recommending to have a guided tour otherwise you'll miss a lot. Thanks so much!
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My host was Henry. He was great, very knowledgeable and engaging. You can sense the passion when he talks about it. Also good thing he didn't ask for tips at all. Well done
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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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