Medicinal Garden Tour & Medicine Making with Aurora

Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Cultural Immersion
Main Activity
Local Product Making
Intensity Level
Easy
$
125
/ Person
$
80-
$
100
/ Group
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Features:
Local Products, Medicine Making
Highlights
  • Nature
  • Natural Medicines
  • Culture
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Description
Explore Aurora’s H’men Botanical Garden on a guided tour highlighting traditional Maya medicinal plants and healing practices. Learn how local plants have been used for generations in natural remedies, then prepare your own plant-based repellent to take home.
 
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Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
Recommended Age Range:
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
What is Included?
Things the supplier includes without any extra cost.
  • 1 Sample of herbal remedy
  • Guided Botanical Garden Tour
  • Herbal Remedy Making Demonstration
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sun Screen
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Caps/Hats
NOT Included
  • Meals
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Capacity:
25 people
Minimum:
2 people
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Per
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Description
Person
$
125		Price per person.
Group
$
100		Per person, starting from 5 to 9 guests.
Group
$
80		Per person, starting from 10 or more guests.
Add-ons
The total cost of the options you choose will be added to the total cost of the tour.
Per
Name
Price
Description
PersonLunch
$
17
50
Drink Included with Lunch.
Itinerary
Activity
Description
Time
Duration
Garden TourTour of the Medicinal Garden10:00 AM30 Min
Medicine MakingMaking of herbal medicine10:30 AM30 Min
Activities
Learning, Sightseeing
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
No
Availability
Schedule
Dates
Start Time
Duration
Daily9:00 AM1 hr
Provider
Nuuk Che'il Cottages
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Aurora Saqui has bestowed the healing wisdom of her late Uncle Don Eligio Panti, a famous and world-renowned Maya Traditional Healer, also known as an h’men or herbal doctor. ... moreAfter 8 years of apprenticeship, he selected Aurora to assume his role upon his passing. She now operates her herbal clinic and provides health care to the residents of Maya Centre and surrounding villages. Aurora has recently authored a book, Ix Hmen U Tzaco Ah Maya: Maya Herbal Medicine, and is committed to preserving this important Mayan heritage for future generations. You can arrange for a consultation with Aurora at her clinic if you are experiencing health problems or want to support your wellbeing.

Ernesto Saqui is an avid conservationist and former director of the Jaguar Reserve for 15 years. As an expert naturalist, Ernesto often leads guests on nature or birding walks. He has also been a Maya leader for 26 years in his community of Maya Centre. A former teacher, Ernesto continues to educate about Maya Cultural traditions and founded the non-profit organization, Juuntulico’on, which means One People in Maya. His vision for Juuntilico’on has been to sustain cultural knowledge and traditions for future generations. Ernesto conducts Maya Ceremonies for different occasions, including Maya weddings, and spiritual cleansing for those seeking renewal in their life. Come, meet and share cultural experiences with this extraordinary Maya leader.

Ernesto and Aurora, both of Maya descent, have created a mosaic of fascinating learning experiences for their visitors. This includes traditional cultural activities such as Maya herbal medicine, spiritual cleansing and learning how to cook Maya dishes.
Account Type:
Tour Operator
Gold Certified:
Yes
Service Types:
Tours | Activities, Accommodation, Private Guides
Destinations
Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Flexible
  • Cancellations made 15 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made 7 days before will be refunded 70% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions:

Health & Safety: Please notify your guide of any allergies, sensitivities, or health conditions prior to the tour. Participation in medicine-making activities is at the guest's own risk.

Weather: Tours operate in light rain. In the event of severe weather, we will offer to reschedule or provide a refund in accordance with our cancellation terms.

Children: Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Conduct: Guests are expected to follow safety guidelines and remain on designated trails throughout the garden tour.
 
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Educational Tour!
It's incredible to learn all the benefits and remedies you can do with plants! Mr. Ernesto communicated with us exceptionally, and his wife even gave us home made soap made from some of the plants from this trail!
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Mr. Ernesto was very knowledgeable with the various plants in his medicinal trail. He gave us an insight to traditional Maya medicinal herbs and their uses in the Maya culture.
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