Campeche: cochinita pibil, hats and Mayan cemetery

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

There will be no better place to enjoy cochinita pibil as in Hecelchakán: locals know what after 10:30 am is rare to find it as it runs out easily! Explore with your guides the market and learn about the colonial era in this Mayan region.

Our second stop, Becal, offers you the most unique experience as the women and men from town teach you how to use the "jipi-japa" handscrafts. Hats and objects are worked underground in this natural caves.

The last stop, Pomuch is an adventure by itself: the funerary ritual of Dia de los Muertos includes exposed osaments perfectly fit in wooden boxes, outdoors in the cemetery for everyone to appreciate. And also, the local pastry: pan de pichón, the perfect mix of jalapeño, cheese and ham.

What's Included

Pan de pichón in Pomuch
Cochinita pibil or chicken in tortas, panuchos or tacos.
Tips to waiters and/or guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We use a 2024 hatchback Hyunday i10

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Meeting point
Puerta de Tierra

Puerta de Tierra is a XVIII century fortification guarding the southern exit of the ancient Historic Center. It's at the end of the 59 Street corner with 18 Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Waking up early and driving to the birthplace of "cochinita pibil' in Campeche: the village of Hecelchakán.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bécal

    Take a closer look to the hats and handcrafts workshops in Becal. Feel confident in admiring, learning and practicing the embroidery system made under caves. The "jipi-japa" hats usually take from 7 to 35 days to finish.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Ready for the real Mayan culture? In Pomuch, the exhumation process happens 7 years after the person has passed away. The bones are moved into this well-adorned boxes and we can get to visit them. Learn how catholicism creates a complex woven fabric with our Mayan culture. Best of it? We get to try "pan de pichón", our traditional pastry,

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by El Hectourcito

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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