Chewing Gum Tour
Description
At the indicated time we'll pick you up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen and head to the Muyil Community Centre, within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. There we'll have breakfast before heading to a chewing gum tree farm.
We'll spend approximately 2 hours discovering how they work day by day with the chewing gum trees, also known as chicozapotes. First, we'll talk about the zig-zagging technique, used to extract the sap, which will later be boiled and transformed into one of the most popular sweets of all time. You'll be surprised by how it all works!
We'll hike through gum trees, meet the farmers and return to the minibus to visit two very special lagoons, Muyil and Chunyaxché. In these two natural jewels of Sian Ka'an you'll be able to take a well-deserved dip among nature.
Finally, we'll take you to a restaurant to recharge your batteries with a delicious lunch consisting of a main course and a drink. After 7 hours, we'll say goodbye and drop you back off at your accommodation.
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Food
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Community Tours Sian Kaan Corporate name: MUYIL CONJUNTO DE ALUXES Registered Office: CHUNYAXCHE , DOMICILIO CONOCIDO, FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO, 77200, CHUNYAXCHE, Mexico Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): AMU000120GC2 Contact information Email: tourssiankaan@gmail.com Phone: 9841140750
If you have any other questions please contact us.
