LDS Ek Balam & Cenote Hubiku Tour: Book of Mormon Insights

Summary

Guided LDS Experience at Ek Balam and Cenote Hubiku

If you're looking for more than just sightseeing, this tour brings ancient history and scripture together in a way that's personal and real. You'll climb temples at Ek Balam with an LDS guide who connects every detail to your faith—and then unwind with local food and a swim in one of Yucatán's most beautiful cenotes.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed as we pulled up to Ek Balam was the quiet—just birds and a soft breeze rustling through the trees. Our guide, Brother Luis, handed out cold water bottles before leading us under the shade of tall ceiba trees. He pointed out carvings on the main temple that I'd never have spotted on my own. We climbed up steep stone steps, stopping halfway to catch our breath and listen as he read a passage from the Book of Mormon that lined up with what we were seeing. The view from the top? You can see for miles—just endless green jungle, broken only by ancient stones poking through.

After exploring hidden chambers and snapping a photo with those famous angel statues (they really do look like they're watching over you), we headed back to the van, shoes dusty and spirits high. Lunch was waiting at Cenote Hubiku—a buffet spread with cochinita pibil, lime soup, and guacamole that tasted way better than anything I've tried back home. I chatted with Maria, who runs the kitchen; she told me her family’s been making these recipes for generations. After eating, we changed into swimsuits in the little cabanas and took the stairs down into the cenote. The water was cool—almost cold—but after a hot morning among the ruins, it felt perfect. Echoes bounced off the cave walls as kids splashed nearby. I floated on my back for a minute, just watching sunlight filter down through roots dangling from above.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ek Balam and Cenote Hubiku

• Drive to Ek Balam
• Guided tour of Ek Balam ruins
• Lunch buffet with local specialties
• Swim in Cenote Hubiku

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids?

Yes! Kids love exploring Ek Balam and swimming in Cenote Hubiku. Just keep in mind there are some stairs to climb at both sites.

Do I need to bring my own food or drinks?

No need—lunch is included at Cenote Hubiku's buffet, plus bottled water is provided throughout the day.

How physically demanding is this tour?

You’ll need to be able to walk uneven ground and climb stairs at Ek Balam. Swimming at the cenote requires going down steps too.

Are there changing rooms at Cenote Hubiku?

Yes, there are clean changing rooms right by the cenote entrance where you can change into your swimsuit.

What’s included

Your day covers roundtrip hotel transport in an air-conditioned van, all entrance fees, bottled water along the way, a professional LDS guide who shares both historical facts and spiritual insights, plus a full Yucatecan buffet lunch at Cenote Hubiku. Specialized infant seats are available if you let us know ahead of time.