Maya Language Immersion Experience
Activities & Excursions
Activities & Excursions
Immersion is more than just language. We hope you explore the rich Maya culture and impressive natural beauty that surrounds us at Na’atik during your stay. Here are some of our most popular activities and excursion that will take you deep into the Maya world of Quintana Roo.
Maya Cenote
Visit a beautiful local cenote. Located nearby to Carrillo, Cenote Sayab Kuxtal is one of the area’s most photogenic and relaxing locations. A second cenmote is accessible by guided bike tour for an additional cost.
All Immersion Experiences Include either the Maya Cenote or Jungle Lagoon excursion
Jungle Lagoon
Transport yourself to a virgin Maya jungle lagoon where you find all your stresses and worries vanish. Venture out in a kayak into the pristine waters where you will see tropical birds and learn about the flora and fauna of the region.
Included with all Immersion Experiences
Cooking Maya-style
Cook a traditional Maya meal with our fantastic cooking teachers. You will make a local, delicious snack, a salsa, and a fresh, seasonal fruit juice from the region all from scratch.
Included with 2+ Weeks Package
Inquire if you’d like to add it to a one-week package!
Bike in the sian ka’an bioreserve
Cycle six kilometers into the quiet, mystic beauty of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere jungle on a guided tour where you can see an abundance of tropical birds, local wildlife and take a refreshing dip in a hidden lagoon.
Additional Cost
Tortilla making
Join one of our homestay moms in their home to learn the art of making tortillas by hand. You will make the tortilla masa (fresh ground corn dough) from scratch, along with a spicy salsa dip and fresh, and seasonal fruit juice from the region.¡Delicioso!
Additional Cost
Maya artist t-shirt screen Printing
Print your beautiful Maya design t-shirt at the Ka’ kuxtal cooperative workshop in Carrillo. Ka’ kuxtal, meaning ‘to revive’ in Maya, promotes handcrafted, artisanal products made in the Zona Maya of Quintana Roo.
Additional Cost
fusion Maya-swedish massage
Relax and let our masseuse, Sara, work out all of your stress, aches and pains with her magical, deep-tissue massage where she fuses traditional Maya massage with expert Swedish massage training and experience. Many of our students say they wish they could take Sara home with them!
Additional Cost
Chacchoben and Bacalar
Discover the stories of the pirates, take a boat ride and swim in the Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors. Visit the mysterious and beautiful Maya ruins of Chacchoben surrounded by jungle where you might share the experience with the local spider monkeys!
Additional Cost
Tulum ruins, beach and town
Head to the spectacular coastal Maya ruins of Tulum perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Explore the shops for souvenirs, take a boat tour, snorkel and relax at the world-renowned Tulum beach. If you’re lucky, you might even see a sea turtle!
Additional Cost
Cobá ruins and cenote swim
Transport back in time to the sublime, jungle-surrounded Cobá ruins where you can still climb the tallest pyramid in Quintana Roo. Spend the afternoon cooling off and relaxing in and around an alluring, cold cenote .
Additional Cost
“the activities are A fascinating way to discover how close the town of Carrillo is to the surrounding Maya jungle reserve with its lovely hidden lagoons, variety of fascinating birds and wildlife, and quiet mystical beauty.''
— Debbie S.