Carry-on size30 ml
$11 USD
Raw Melipona honey in a handy glass tasting dropper — carry-on size. For eating: a few drops in tea, on fruit or on cheese.
From the Mayan jungle to your well-being
Xunáan KaabMelipona honey from the Mayan stingless bee
More than honey, a living legacy.
Honey from the Melipona bee, the sacred stingless bee of the Yucatán Peninsula. Hand-harvested in small batches, with Mayan wisdom in every drop.
- 100% natural & raw
- Native stingless bee
- Hotel delivery in the Riviera Maya
Choose your favorite size
Shop Melipona honey
A 30 ml (1 fl oz) dropper and 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) and 180 ml (6 fl oz) glass jars, natural or with pollen.
Carry-on size45 ml
Natural
Natural Melipona Honey 45 ml
$14 USD
Pure Melipona bee honey with a light, slightly citrusy taste. No additives or preservatives.
Carry-on size45 ml
With pollen
Melipona Honey with Bee Pollen 45 ml
$17 USD
Melipona honey with bee pollen: adds protein, amino acids and natural compounds from the flowers.
Favorite180 ml
$44 USD
Pure Melipona bee honey with a light, slightly citrusy taste. No additives or preservatives.
Premium180 ml
With pollen
Melipona Honey with Bee Pollen 180 ml
$54 USD
Melipona honey with bee pollen: adds protein, amino acids and natural compounds from the flowers.
Hotel & home delivery
We bring it to your hotel
On vacation in Cancún or the Riviera Maya? Skip the guesswork of roadside stands: we hand-deliver authentic Melipona honey from Yucatán to your hotel lobby or front desk, your Airbnb or your home.
We deliver in person in
- Cancún$10 USD
- Costa Mujeres$10 USD
- Isla Mujeres$20 USD
- Playa del Carmen$15 USD
- Puerto Aventuras$20 USD
- Akumal$20 USD
- Tulum$20 USD
Free hand delivery on orders of $60 USD or more.
Choose “Hand delivery” and your area in the cart — or message us on WhatsApp.
Schedule delivery on WhatsAppTip: let your front desk know a delivery is coming — some all-inclusive resorts have rules for outside deliveries. Isla Mujeres deliveries are scheduled around the ferry.
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Choose your honey
Add your jars to the cart or tell us on WhatsApp what you would like.
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Tell us where you're staying
Your hotel, the name on the reservation and your room number or dates.
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We deliver in person
We leave it at the lobby or front desk, or hand it to you — ready to take home.
Outside the Riviera Maya? We ship anywhere in Mexico for $14 USD.
Mayan wisdom, from the hive to your table
A small jar, a big story
Xunáan Kab means “royal lady bee” in the Mayan language. It is what the Maya called Melipona beecheii, a native stingless bee they kept in hollow logs called jobones and whose honey they treasured.
Today we keep that tradition alive in Yucatán. A Melipona hive makes very little honey each year, so every harvest is small, hand-crafted and limited. Raw, natural and pure honey with no additives or preservatives.
Support the bees · Support our land.
- Natural & raw
- 100%
- Natural & raw
- Stingless bee
- Native
- Stingless bee
- Small-batch harvest
- Limited
- Small-batch harvest
100% natural and raw
What makes this honey special
Nature in every drop
A rare, raw honey treasured by the Maya for centuries — and the souvenir from the Riviera Maya that is actually worth taking home.
Rare by nature
A Melipona hive makes only about 1 to 2 liters of honey a year — a fraction of a regular beehive. Every harvest is small and limited.
Raw and unprocessed
Never heated or industrially filtered, so it keeps the natural enzymes, aromas and character of raw honey.
The taste of the Mayan jungle
Light, tangy and slightly citrusy, with floral notes from the blossoms of the Yucatán jungle. Prized by chefs and luxury spas.
With bee pollen
Our pollen version adds pollen from the same hive, which contains protein and amino acids, for a richer, bolder flavor.
Sacred to the Maya
The Maya kept the Xunáan Kab for centuries, honored Ah Muzen Cab, the god of bees, and treasured its honey in ceremonies and kitchens.
Supports native bees
Melipona colonies in Yucatán have declined sharply. Choosing Melipona honey helps keep this native bee and its keepers' tradition alive.
Our honey is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Not for use in the eyes. Do not give honey to infants under 12 months.
Made in Yucatán
Why Xunáan Kaab?
More than honey, a legacy: origin, purity and tradition in every jar.
100% natural & raw
Raw, unpasteurized and unblended honey — just as it comes from the hive.
Native stingless bee
The Xunáan Kab is a Melipona bee native to the Yucatán Peninsula, kept by the Maya for centuries.
No additives or preservatives
No added sugar and no artificial ingredients: only pure Melipona honey.
Ancestral purity & quality
A small, hand-harvested batch that respects the rhythms of the hive and the jungle.
Flying home?
Take it home in your luggage
For airport security, honey counts as a liquid. Here is how each size travels:
- Carry-on OK
30 ml (1 fl oz) dropper
In your quart-size liquids bag
- Carry-on OK
45 ml (1.5 fl oz) jar
In your quart-size liquids bag
- Checked bag
180 ml (6 fl oz) jar
Over 3.4 oz: pack it in your checked bag
Packing tip: keep glass jars upright in a zip bag, wrapped in clothing.
At customs
- United States: honey for personal use is generally admissible. Declare it as food on your customs form or kiosk.
- Canada: honey for personal use is allowed, up to 20 kg per person. Declare it as food.
- Honey with bee pollen: declare it too. The final decision is always the inspector's.
Rules can change — check the official pages before you fly:
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Limited harvest
Mayan wisdom for your table
Each Melipona hive makes very little honey a year. Reserve your jar and enjoy this premium honey in any of its sizes.
Reserve your jarHotel & home delivery
Hand delivery in Cancún and the Riviera Maya, and shipping anywhere in Mexico.
Personal service
We answer your questions on WhatsApp before and after your purchase.
Limited harvest
Small, hand-crafted production: every jar is unique.
Support the bees
Your purchase helps protect the Melipona bee and our land.
FAQ
Everything about our honey
Still have questions? Message us on WhatsApp and we will gladly help.
What is Melipona honey?
It is the honey of the Xunáan Kab (Melipona beecheii), a stingless bee native to the Yucatán Peninsula that the Maya have kept for centuries — its name means “royal lady bee”. A hive makes only about 1 to 2 liters a year, so every harvest is small, limited and highly prized.
What does it taste like, and why is it so runny?
It is light, tangy and slightly citrusy, with floral notes. It naturally has more moisture than regular honey, so it is thinner — that is a trait of this bee, not a sign that it has been watered down. The version with bee pollen has a richer, bolder flavor.
Why is Melipona honey more expensive than regular honey?
A Melipona hive makes a tiny fraction of the honey of a regular beehive, and it is harvested by hand from small colonies. That rarity — and the care it takes — is why it costs more.
Can you deliver to my hotel?
Yes. We hand-deliver in Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum — to your hotel lobby or front desk, your Airbnb or your home. Choose “Hand delivery” and your area in the cart: it costs $10 USD in Cancún and Costa Mujeres, $15 USD in Playa del Carmen and $20 USD in Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum and Isla Mujeres — free on orders of $60 USD or more. We message you on WhatsApp to set the day and time. Please let the front desk know a delivery is coming (some all-inclusive resorts have rules for outside deliveries).
Can I take it on the plane?
Yes. For airport security honey counts as a liquid. The 30 ml (1 fl oz) dropper and the 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) jars fit in your carry-on liquids bag (containers of 3.4 oz / 100 ml or less). The 180 ml (6 fl oz) jars must go in your checked luggage.
Can I bring it into the United States or Canada?
Honey is generally admissible into the U.S. for personal use, and Canada allows up to 20 kg per person. In both countries you must declare it as food on your customs form or kiosk. For the version with bee pollen, declare it too — the final decision is always the inspector's.
How can I tell if Melipona honey is real?
Real Melipona honey is thin, tangy and citrusy, and it can turn slightly fizzy over time — that is natural fermentation. Buy from a known producer: honey sold at roadside stands is often diluted.
How should I store it?
Keep it in a cool place, away from sunlight and tightly closed. Once opened, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not give honey to babies under 12 months.
Is Melipona honey good for your eyes?
Our honey is a food. Please do not put it — or any honey — in your eyes: the U.S. FDA has warned against honey “eye drops”. Enjoy it by the spoonful, in tea or on fruit.
How much is shipping within Mexico and how long does it take?
Shipping anywhere in Mexico costs $14 USD and is added at checkout. Your order ships 1 business day after the payment clears, and the courier delivers in 3 to 5 business days, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. In Cancún and the Riviera Maya you can choose hand delivery instead.
How can I pay?
Securely through Mercado Pago with a credit or debit card, bank transfer (SPEI) or cash at OXXO. Prices on this site are shown in U.S. dollars at a fixed rate of 18.50 MXN per dollar; Mercado Pago charges the equivalent in Mexican pesos (MXN), and your bank converts it to your currency. You can also order on WhatsApp.
What if my order arrives broken or damaged?
Message us within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and photos of the outside of the package (with the shipping label), the packaging and the damaged product. We will send you a new one at no cost or refund your money. Because it is food, we do not accept returns for change of mind or of opened products.