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Temazcal in San Juan Chamelco: Maya Sauna Experience

By Itzambe Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the ancient Maya tradition of the Tuj sauna
  • Experience the healing power of aromatic herbs and volcanic stones
  • Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic session in a spiritual centre
  • Learn about the cultural significance of the Tuj in Maya culture
  • Feel the warmth of the steam and the soothing effects of the herbs

Activity location

    • Guatemala
    • Yalcoc, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Guatemala
    • Yalcoc, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

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Afternoon tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$88.09 x 2 AdultsNZ$176.18
Total
Price is NZ$176.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-hour Tuj experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Aromatherapy with aromatic and healing herbs
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breathing exercises
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Steam emitted by volcanic stones, fire, and hot water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snack
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    1-hour relaxing massage ($20)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Maya ceremony (the price varies according to the number of people)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure

What you can expect

Experience a traditional Maya Tuj, also known as a temazcal or sauna, at a spiritual centre in San Juan Chamelco, Alta Verapaz.

Learn about the significance of the Tuj in Maya culture, where its spherical shape represents the maternal womb and its purpose is to connect with Mother Earth. Discover how this ancient practice has been used by Maya medical ancestors and midwives for medicinal, therapeutic, spiritual, healing, and relaxing purposes.

Step inside the Tuj and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy with aromatic and healing herbs. Practice breathing exercises that promote relaxation through the steam emitted by volcanic stones, fire, and hot water.

Feel the stress melt away as you immerse yourself in this ancestral activity, lasting around 2 hours, but adjustable to your preferences.

Location

Activity location

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    • Guatemala
    • Yalcoc, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Guatemala
    • Yalcoc, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala