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Floating down the ancientcanals of Muyil.
The lagoons and freshwater canals of Muyil sit inside the vast Sian Ka’an reserve. One of the experiences our travellers ask for most. Departure around 7.40am, back between 1pm and 2pm, groups of 6 to 14, English-speaking guide, 100 € per adult all inclusive.
The place
Muyil and the canals of the old Maya traders
The canals crossing the Sian Ka’an lagoons were dug by the Maya more than a thousand years ago to link their trade routes. Muyil, one of the oldest sites in the region, guarded the entrance. Today you simply let yourself float, carried by a translucent freshwater current between sky and mangrove: a weightless moment nobody comes back from unmoved.
The programme
How the day unfolds.
- ≈ 7.40amDeparture from your hotel
We head for the Muyil lagoon, in the Sian Ka’an reserve listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- MorningThe archaeological site of Muyil
A site very few people visit, known for its small pyramid 12 m high.
- MorningThe tropical garden
We walk through it to reach the edge of the lagoon.
- ≈ 9amBy boat across the lagoons
We cross two lagoons to a small Maya temple in the middle of the mangrove, a former pre-Hispanic lookout post.
- MorningFloating down the canals
Life jacket on, you let yourself drift for about 800 m in the crystal-clear fresh water coming from the cenotes. Around 1 hour 15 minutes, with no need to know how to swim: the current does the work.
- ≈ 1pmReturn
Back to your hotel in the early afternoon, between 1pm and 2pm depending on where it is. Lunch is not included on this half day.
In detail
Included, not included.
- Hotel ↔ hotel transport
- Temple
- Boat
- Floating
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tips
- Bath towel
In your bag
They lived it
Travellers rate “The canals of Muyil” 4.9/5 on Google (323 reviews).
Gallery
What you will see.
Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us.
No: a buoyancy aid is provided and the current does the work.
Back around 1–2pm, perfect to combine with an afternoon on the beach.
You write to us (form, email or WhatsApp) with your dates, your hotel and how many of you there are; we confirm quickly. A deposit of €10 per person from 3 people (refundable up to 48 h before), the balance on the day in euros, pesos or dollars.
Straight from your hotel or accommodation in Playa del Carmen, Tulum or Puerto Morelos. In Cancún, pick-up is available for Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy (and for groups, on request). The exact time is confirmed the day before on WhatsApp.
Most of them are. We give you all the details when you book: depending on your children’s ages, we will recommend a particular outing, or advise against it.
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★ 48 h ★
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A deposit of €10 per person from 3 people (refundable up to 48 h), the balance paid on the day.
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