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Muyil Ruins: New Discoveries at the Ancient Mayan City Near Tulum

Recent INAH excavations have rewritten the history of the Muyil ruins near Tulum — pushing the city’s origins back to 350 BCE and revealing the first burial ever found at the site. Here’s what’s new, what to see, and how to experience the archaeological zone and its sacred canal with a Maya guide.

August 3, 2026 | 19 min read

Kayak Tour in Sian Ka’an: Paddle Through Two Mayan Lagoons Near Tulum

Everything you need to know before booking the kayak tour in Sian Ka’an — the lagoons you’ll paddle, the canal the ancient Maya engineered, the wildlife you might see, what’s included, and why this low-impact experience is 100% Maya-led.

July 23, 2026 | 9 min read

Ancient Canal Tour in Sian Ka’an: Float Through Mayan Waterways & Discover 4 Ecosystems

If you’re looking for a truly transformative experience near Tulum, an ancient canal tour in Sian Ka’an might be exactly what you’re searching for. Not the typical boat ride. Not a staged cultural show. This is a slow, contemplative float through one of the most ecologically and historically significant waterways in the entire Yucatan Peninsula […]

June 29, 2026 | 13 min read

Community-Based Tours in Tulum & Riviera Maya | Indigenous Tourism Experiences

Discover authentic community-based tourism in Tulum, Riviera Maya, and Muyil. Community Tours Sian Ka’an offers indigenous-led experiences that directly support 30+ Maya families. From ancient canal & kayak tours to sacred Mayan culture immersion—book community-led experiences with purpose.

June 9, 2026 | 4 min read

Community Tours Sian Ka'an Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026

Community Tours Sian Ka’an Wins 3rd Consecutive Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2026

For the third consecutive year, Community Tours Sian Ka’an has been honored as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner—a recognition that reflects our commitment to regenerative tourism, authentic Maya hospitality, and protecting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. This is proof that conscious travel is possible.

June 9, 2026 | 4 min read

Community-Based Tourism Decree by the Mexican Federal Government

Community-based tourism in Mexico reaches a historic milestone. Román Caamal represents Maya communities at the federal level as the government officially recognizes this model as a national priority for sustainable development.

March 24, 2026 | 4 min read

Community Tours Sian Ka’an Wins Global Recognition at Qatar Travel Mart

Community Tours Sian Ka’an won First Place at Qatar Travel Mart 2025 in Green Destinations’ Good Travel Stories Competition in the “People & Culture” category. This award recognizes the cooperative’s model of community-led ecotourism, rooted in Maya heritage and dedicated to regenerating nature and culture in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

November 27, 2025 | 3 min read

Community Tours Sian Ka’an Wins Quintana Roo State Tourism Award 2025

Community Tours Sian Ka’an wins the Quintana Roo State Tourism Award 2025 for its transformative community-based and sustainable tourism model, celebrating Maya heritage, conservation, and local empowerment.

October 10, 2025 | 2 min read

GREEN DESTINATIONS TOP100 STORIES SIAN KA'AN

Community Tours Sian Ka’an in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2025

Community Tours Sian Ka’an, a 100% Maya-owned cooperative, has been honored at the Green Destinations Global Conference 2025 as one of the Top 100 Stories worldwide, celebrating its authentic model of regenerative tourism that protects ecosystems and preserves Maya culture.

October 1, 2025 | 2 min read

Community Tours Sian Ka'an Winner of the Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025

Community Tours Sian Ka’an Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2025

Community Tours Sian Ka’an has been recognized as a winner of the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025, celebrating our dedication to sustainable tourism, community engagement, and transformative Maya-led experiences.

September 2, 2025 | 3 min read