2024
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2024
Just 10 minutes from the center of Valladolid, this project run by a Mayan family offers a unique immersive experience. Immerse yourself in the heart of their village and take part in a captivating gastronomic workshop where you'll learn to cook using ancestral techniques. For total immersion, choose to spend the night in huts built with local materials, prepare breakfast with her in the morning, then set off to discover two cenotes and an ancient hacienda. A must for travellers in search of authenticity.
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Members' reviews on ALDEA XBATUN
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Visited in february 2024
We had the most lovely Mayan experience at Aldea X'batun. Friendly hosts, intimate, great food and a little insight in the authentic Mayan culture. Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me and my family.
Visited in february 2024
Una experiencia única, una chulada de familia, fui con mi novia y desde que conocimos a José, que por cierto nos fue a recoger cerca de la estación del ADO, sabíamos que iba ser una experiencia única, muy atentos, amables y la comida ni se diga, al llegar José nos dio el tour, la cocina, los cuartos para hospedarse y al llegar al comedor había otras parejas ya comiendo, este no es el típico restaurante que te sientas y ordenas del menú, te llevan tu molcajete para que tú mismo hagas la salsa con los ingredientes traídos a ti obviamente y empezando con esto mi novia y yo quedamos impresionados a ese sabor que estábamos probando, sin decir más este lugar es excepcional, recomendado al 100, al acabar de comer Miguel nos llevó a un cenote cual tiene poca agua pero para tomar fotos es muy hermoso, una hacienda abandonada y un camino que para mis gustos quedé bien impresionado, Miguel no tenía que hacer esto pero nos acompañó para que no nos perdiéramos, visiten este lugar no se van arrepentir.
Visited in february 2024
This was one of our top experiences in the Yucatan. We agreed that we could have spent more time there learning from Rosie and her family about the Maya, their traditional food and customs. It was just divine and we highly recommend the experience to anyone near and far. And of course the food was delicious. We left so content and our hearts full.
Visited in january 2024
The Almuerzo Maya experience was wonderful. The food was simply delicious. It was amazing to see and learn about traditional Mayan cooking techniques. Unbelievable what can be prepared with such simple techniques. Jose and his beautiful family are the perfect hosts. I highly recommend this experience!
The best at Valladolid and around
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We took part in the shorter class featuring Sikil Pak (tomato and pumpkin seed tacos), chicken pibil, (marinated chicken slow-roasted underground in a pit oven, or pibil) and cacao with melipona honey. The Agua Fresca de chaya ("Mayan Spinach") with lime and melipona honey was an unforgettable welcoming gesture.
Visiting this idyllic Mayan aldea is like walking into a magical dream and being treated with the warmth and kindness of generous family.