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Xocen Experiences

For our guests, we offer community-based and nature tourism activities, available at a special rate as part of their stay. All our experiences are carried out in collaboration with the local Maya community and are designed to offer an authentic connection with nature. Each activity provides an immersive and respectful way to experience the environment, while honoring ancestral knowledge and the natural richness of the area.

Xocen Birding Trail

BIRDWATCHING

We offer birdwatching tours in and around the community of Xocén. During the experience, visitors may observe species such as  Rose-throated Tanager, Yucatan Flycatcher,Black Catbird and many other fascinating forest birds native to the region. 

 

Recommendations:

 

  • Comfortable clothing and footwea

  • Biodegradable insect repellent

  • Camera

Gastronomic workshop with a local maya family 

To provide guests with an immersive cultural experience through traditional Maya cuisine, fostering community-based tourism and cultural exchange.

This workshop can also be combined with other community activities such as handmade tortilla preparation or visit the artisans.

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Worshops ​

-Cochinita Pibil

-Pollo Pibil

-Tamales 

-Panuchos and Salbutes

-Artisan Process of Making Chocolate Tablets
 

Mayan health ceremony

A traditional Mayan health ceremony is a spiritual healing ritual led by a j-men (Mayan shaman), combining prayers, offerings, and natural elements to restore balance between body, mind, and spirit. These ceremonies are still practiced today in Yucatán and other Maya regions, often involving copal incense, sacred chants, and herbal remedies.

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Core Elements of the Ritual​

  • Sacred Space: Usually performed in nature (cenotes, caves, or family altars) to connect with the earth and spirits.

  • Offerings: Copal resin incense, flowers, candles, and food are offered to the gods and ancestors.

  • Chants and Prayers: The j-men recites prayers in the Mayan language, invoking protection and healing energies.

  • Energy Cleansing: Rituals may include sweeping the body with herbs, smoke, or blessed water to remove negative energies.

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