Latter Day Saints - Ek Balam

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Duration: 10h
Location: Ek Balam, Temozón, Yucatan 97740, Mexico | Temozón, Mexico


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Archaeological site referenced in the Book of Mormon
Artifacts, architecture, & art of the ancient Mayan city
Tour with attentive & certified guide
Lunch, beverages, & snacks provided
Descending to an underground lake via stairs

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Ek Balam
Admission fees
Lunch and snacks
Water
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Riviera Maya hotel
Commentary in English

Description:

Visit the Yucatec-Maya archaeological site of Ek Balam, as mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Your guide intertwines scripture readings while touring you through the site and local cenote.

Ek Balam was once a regional capital of the Mayan kingdom. Being one of the newer Mayan cities, much of the artwork is still intact, making it easy to appreciate the tremendous cultural legacy of this ancient civilization. Enjoy the various stelae—charming sculptures carved in blocks of stone—located throughout the site. Enter through the four legs of the Entrance Arch, located beside the defensive walls, with impassable sink holes at each end.

The largest edifice in the Yucatan, the Acropolis, is located on this site, housing the tomb of Ukit Kan Le'k Tok', viewed by his successors as a founder of the Ek Balam dynasty. Wander the stone roads of the grounds, admiring the well-preserved sculptures and monuments. Before your return, stop at a cenote, an underground lake considered sacred to the Maya, taking the stairs down to the ground water deep inside the sinkhole.