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| Tour the Village of Ek Balam We have designed a number of informal programs to promote intercultural exchange and learning between visitors and locals.  Please wait for slide show to load
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Cultural Tourism among the Yucatecan Maya at Ek Balam At Ek Balam, corn farming and hammock and tortilla making provide the degree of self-sufficiency, which enables residents to live in a way that has remained, in many ways, unchanged for hundreds of years. During your stay at Genesis you will have to opportunity to sample daily life in a traditional Maya pueblo. You can see how hammocks and tortillas are made, for example, or take a beginner's class in Maya. You might also choose to be matched with a local family to exchange visits, skills, gifts or language instruction. Depending on when you visit, you may also wish to participate in traditional events or ceremonies held for baptisms, purifications, rain and harvest. Sustainable Tourism Genesis Ek Balam promotes methods of development and intercultural exchange that are not only low impact but also contribute to the preservation and appreciation of nature and traditional lifestyles. |
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