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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 RM 645 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
RM 863.26 x 1 AdultRM 863.26

Total
Price is RM 863.26
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 travelers 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
RM 644.57 x 2 AdultsRM 1,289.14

Total
Price is RM 1,289.14

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off
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    Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
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    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)
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    Professional filming or photography permits (tripods, drones)
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    Filming permit fees required by authorities (approx. USD 5)
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    Restroom usage fees during the drive, if required (approx. MXN 10)
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    Meals (guests may bring a box lunch or request a courtesy stop to eat)
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    Optional gratuities

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

Your experience begins with a comfortable pickup from Bacalar or Chetumal and a scenic drive to Kohunlich, one of the most special and least-visited Maya sites in southern Quintana Roo. From the start, it’s clear this is not a rushed or crowded tour, but a calm experience designed to be enjoyed at an easy pace.

Upon arrival, you’ll walk through a unique palm forest that surrounds ancient plazas, temples, and ceremonial structures. Accompanied by a professional native guide, you’ll learn how the ancient Maya lived, what they believed, and why Kohunlich played an important role in their world. The visit is relaxed, with time to listen, ask questions, and take photos without feeling hurried.

The highlight of the tour is the Sun Temple (Temple of the Masks), famous for its impressive stucco sculptures representing the solar deity Kinich Ajaw. From the top, you’ll enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding jungle and palm forest — one of those moments that truly makes the experience memorable.

For travelers looking to go deeper, an optional upgrade to Dzibanché is available. This former capital of the powerful Snake Kingdom offers monumental pyramids hidden in the jungle and allows you to explore two major Maya cities in one day, still far from the crowds.

At the end of the tour, you’ll return comfortably to your original pickup location with incredible photos, new stories, and the feeling of having experienced an authentic, unhurried Maya adventure.

Location

Activity location
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    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Bacalar
    • Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico