Recommended experience for kids:
Yes
Recommended experience to wear pets:
Sí
It is an inclusive experience:
Sí
Places close to the experience where the night can spend:
Maní
Days open to the public:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Schedules in which you can enjoy the experience:
09:00 - 16:00
Contact number to make reservations:
URLS of the sites where reservations can be made:
Important experience activities:
- Tour around the Melipona Apiary.
- Visit the jobón workshop.
- Watch the bee forage trees.
Approximate price:
$ MXN
Months in which you can enjoy the experience:
All year long
Cultural survival of the use of products derived from bees without a sting among Maní inhabitants is firmly underpinned due to their participation and handling of indigenous herbology, mainly by women. Melipona bees without a sting represent “environmental health” for ecosystems of Maní village, as they actively form part of the pollination processes of most of the flower plants.
One of the places with an extensive surface, trees with flowers all year long, like jabín, oak, dzidzilché, among others is the Melipona apiary called U Naajil Kaab (bees’ house), a site considered as one of the greatest examples of harvesting rescue of the Melipona bee in Yucatán.
This tourist attraction surrounds you with lush nature, Mayan huts where you can personally learn about this insect considered as sacred, and their products or honey is thought to have medicinal properties and a myriad of uses.
The concept of jobón or ancient trunks where bees nest, reproduce, and preserve their honey is clearly illustrated in this experience guided by an expert.
It includes a local guide, visit to the apiary, tour around the facilities. It is recommended to make a reservation by phone call or social media.
Regiones
Actividades principales
Distance from Mérida to experience:
approximately
Duration of experience:
2 hours approximately
Suggested for:
Families, friends and couples