After a lovely drive through the Mexican countryside, you arrive at Edzná, a Mayan archaeological site dating to 400 BC. This ancient city is unique for its architectural diversity and was once home to 25,000 inhabitants. You'll tour structures including the Pirámide de los Cinco Pisos — a five-level pyramid with a cross-shaped sanctuary thought to be used for spiritual ceremonies — and the Temple of the Masks, which features two masks representing the gods of sunrise and sunset. Exploring these phenomenal ruins, you will learn about Mayan culture, in particular their reverence for the earth's cycles, which will inform your understanding of and participation in a powerful winter solstice ceremony led by a Mayan shaman.
Amidst ancient Mayan ruins, participate in a sacred Mayan ceremony celebrating the winter solstice, a symbol of renewal said to purify the soul and create harmony in life.