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Kohunlich: Temple of the Sun with Professional Native Guides

By Around Bacalar and Chetumal Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$269 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Kohunlich, a hidden Maya site far from the crowds
  • Discover the Sun Temple and its impressive stucco masks
  • Walk through a unique palm forest surrounding the ruins
  • Learn with professional native guides and local insight
  • Optional upgrade to Dzibanché, capital of the Snake Kingdom

Activity location

    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Kohunlich Only: With Professional Native Guides
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

This option includes a guided visit to the Kohunlich Maya ruins, perfect for a relaxed cultural experience. Explore plazas, structures, and the iconic Sun Temple with a professional English- or Spanish-speaking native guide, far from the crowds.

Price details
NZ$359.87 x 1 AdultNZ$359.87
Total
Price is NZ$359.87
Upgrade: Kohunlich + Dzibanché: Two Major Maya Cities
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • Spanish

This option combines Kohunlich and Dzibanché in one day, ideal for travellers seeking a deeper Maya experience. Explore two major Maya cities with a professional English- or Spanish-speaking native guide, surrounded by jungle and far from the crowds.

Language options: Spanish
Price details
NZ$268.70 x 2 AdultsNZ$537.40
Total
Price is NZ$537.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All entrance fees included (Kohunlich and Dzibanché, if upgrade selected)
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    Bottled water and soft drinks during the tour
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    Snacks
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    Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
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    Optional courtesy stop for lunch upon request (meal not included)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Professional filming or photography permits (tripods, drones)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Filming permit fees required by authorities (approx. USD 5)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bathroom usage fees during the drive, if required (approx. MXN 10)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals (guests may bring a box lunch or request a courtesy stop to eat)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Drones, Flash photography, Pets, Speakers, Tripods
  • Not suitable for: People with animal allergies, People with back problems, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

This is not a crowded or rushed tour, but a carefully designed private experience for travellers who want to explore the Maya world in a more authentic, relaxed, and meaningful way.

Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from Bacalar or Chetumal, followed by a scenic drive into a quieter, lesser-explored part of southern Quintana Roo. From the very beginning, everything is planned so you can simply enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics or timing.

Kohunlich is one of the region’s most remarkable yet least-visited Maya sites, offering something increasingly rare: space, silence, and the opportunity to explore without crowds. As you walk through a unique palm forest surrounding ancient plazas and temples, you’ll feel immersed in an atmosphere that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Maya history, culture, and daily life through clear and engaging explanations. The pace is relaxed and flexible, allowing time to ask questions, take photos, and truly absorb the surroundings—without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

The highlight of the visit is the Temple of the Masks, famous for its impressive stucco representations of the sun god Kinich Ajaw. Standing before these ancient faces, and later enjoying the view from above, is a powerful and memorable moment that captures the essence of Kohunlich.

For travellers who wish to go further, an optional extension to Dzibanché is available. Once the capital of the powerful Snake Kingdom, this remarkable site features monumental pyramids hidden deep in the jungle and adds a second, equally fascinating Maya city to your day—while maintaining the same relaxed and well-organized pace.

As a private tour, the experience is tailored to your group, allowing for a more personal, flexible, and immersive way to explore—at your own pace, without the constraints of large groups or fixed schedules.

Throughout the experience, everything is carefully organised—from transport to timing—ensuring a safe, comfortable, and completely worry-free day.

At the end of the tour, you’ll return comfortably to your original pickup location with a deeper appreciation of the Maya world and the feeling of having experienced something truly authentic—far from the crowds and closer to the real essence of the region.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico