The unbelievable in the everyday.
Tekit is a charming town in the heart of the Yucatán, known for its rich cultural heritage and impressive traditional costumes. South of Mérida and close to the archaeological site of Mayapán, Tekit is an open door to the Maya life of yesterday and today.
Activities and services
- Community tours and workshops
- Lodging in local homes
- Bird watching
- Gastronomic tours and traditional food
Community tour
You will tour the village of Tekit accompanied by a local guide, in this tour you will be able to (3 activities to choose from):
- Bakery workshop
- Visit to a Mayan plot of land
- Visit to a farm with crops
- Visit to a guayabera factory
- Learn about cross stitch embroidery technique
Gastronomic Tour in Tekit
One of the favorite activities for visitors is the gastronomic tour where you have the opportunity to try traditional Yucatecan dishes such as “Pollo Pibil” or “Pollo enterrado” in Maya.
This experience starts very early in the morning, as participants accompany the cook even while shopping for ingredients at the local market, where they will see the diversity of fruits, vegetables and local ingredients available.
Lodging
You can stay at “Quinta Marías”, a space that has four houses that are connected through paths surrounded by vegetation and with access to a shared swimming pool. Three double base houses with capacity for up to 3 people in double or single bed and a triple base house with living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom with capacity for 4 people in double or single bed. (To rent this house it is necessary a) a minimum of two nights and b) that houses 1, 2 and 3 are occupied simultaneously). If required, the houses have hammocks and hammock rental. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
Foods
The cooperative has the following food and beverage services:
- Breakfast: Hot coffee accompanied by homemade flour bread, seasonal fruit and egg with chaya.
- Lunch: Three course meal (appetizer, main course and dessert, including natural water) at a local family’s house.
- Dinner: Typical snacks such as salbutes, panuchos, empanadas or chicken flautas accompanied by fresh water.
Only available with lodging and/or activities.
A Walk through Mayan Life
Bake sweet bread at the local bakery, visit a guayabera factory, learn about vegetable and melipona bee production in a traditional Mayan solar, and savor seasonal fruit in a citrus grove.
These community tour experiences allow you to delve into the local life of this village, offering a unique glimpse into Maya traditions.
After the tours, cool off in the local cenote, visit the main church, or purchase typical Yucatecan clothing in the stores surrounding the village.
Ya’ax Tekit Cooperative: Preserving the Mayan Heritage
The Ya’ax Tekit cooperative, formed in 2017, is a society composed of nine partners who share the vision of preserving the biocultural heritage of their place of origin through community-based tourism.
The cooperative’s name, which means “green” in Mayan, reflects its commitment to care for and respect the environment.
The cooperative organizes activities with the local inhabitants, allowing visitors to participate in the village’s economic activities, benefiting more than 50 people involved in these activities.
Discover Tekit, Discover Yucatán
Tekit is living proof that the Maya are here and now, through their language, their food, and their daily activities.
Visiting Tekit is much more than a tourist trip; it is an invitation to learn, share and experience the living Maya culture. So what are you waiting for?