Your wonderful gift will allow us to journey backwards in time that will begin at our hotel. Your tour will take you into an era that began 1500 years ago when the Mayan culture began to grow around Coba ("Ruffled Waters") as it was surrounded by five lakes. Our guide will begin the day by sharing his knowledge of the area's history as we travel to these incredible ruins. Coba is an archeological site hidden deep inside the rain forest on the south-eastern side of the Yucatan.It will be easy to feel the power of the Mayans as we explore the massive remains of the once-intimidating structures. The Nohoch Mul temple and the Iglesia, a nine-tiered pyramid, are weathered and covered with vegetation and yet they are imposing. We will have time to climb up the pyramid and we will then be above tree level, able to view the land surrounding this city and feel the cool breezes.From this spot, we will travel into an authentic Mayan village called Chimuch. This small community consists of about 100 people indigenous to this area.They will travel with us as we walk through the forest and they will impart their everyday knowledge of their land. We will be able to take an amazing zip-line across one of their beautiful cenotes, or sink holes, then rappel 45 feet down to swim in the magnificent cenote Balaam Kin. They will take us canoeing on their lagoon and, as we are now ravenous, we will partake in a generous lunch prepared by the local women. The menu includes an authentic chicken cooked with rice, beans, potatoes, and hand-made tortillas.
