Sacbeob: Royal Roads of Cobá and Chichen Itza
Overview
About this trip
Join Maya Field Workshops for an immersive journey through the northern Yucatán exploring the ancient Maya road system known as the sacbeob, which once connected powerful cities across the region. With David Stuart leading the way, students will visit major archaeological sites including Chichén Itzá, Cobá, and Ek' Balam, explore cenotes, and engage with local professionals, experts, and communities. Along the way, the program connects archaeology, landscape, and living culture to reveal how these royal roads shaped the Maya world.
What's included
all meals
all transport
all lodging
site fees
What's not included
alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
Full Itinerary
DECEMBER 10, 2026 - Cancun
Fly into Cancún, by noon
Travel to Pisté
Stay at TBA
DECEMBER 11, 2026
Yaxunah - Site Visit
Chichén Itzá Museum
Stay at TBA
DECEMBER 12, 2026
Chichén Itzá - Site and Initial Series
Stay at TBA
DECEMBER 13, 2026
Ek' Balam - Site Visit
Stay Valladolid - Mesón del Marqués
DECEMBER 14, 2026
Site - TBD
Stay Valladolid - Mesón del Marqués
DECEMBER 15, 2026
Cobá - Site Visit
Workshops with Community
Stay at Hotel Kaab Cobá
DECEMBER 16, 2026
Cobá
Travel to Cancún
DECEMBER 17, 2026
Departures from Cancún
You will be driven to the airport!
Location
1. Royal Roads of Cobá and Chichen Itza
Royal Roads of Cobá and Chichen ItzaAbout your organizer
We bring curious travelers to the heart of the Maya world. Our week long adventures are led by Dr. David Stuart, an accomplished archeologist and epigrapher, who tells the story of the Maya kingdoms as told through his readings of their ancient writing.
