Calakmul

General information

Destination	Category
Chetumal, Mexico	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Powerful capital of the Mayan ""sneak kingdom"", main political and military enemy of Tikal, Calakmul held with tight grip the Mayan lands of the south for various centuries. Live the unique experience of walking into this outstanding Mayan city of more than 6,000 archeological buildings located inside the biosphere of Calakmul, a place of enormous biological diversity.


Do a little trekking in the forest and visit the museum of the site to admire copies of the Mayan art hidden under its pyramids. At the sundown, make a stop at a sink hole to observe how millions of bats take flight to the forest. Calakmul, with its history written in stone, its landscapes and its natural surroundings will catch you forever.



Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.

Duration: 14 hours.

Start/opening time: At 6am.

Languages: English and Spanish.

Others: This is a big Mayan city, it is recommended to be in good physical conditions to walk its pathways, climb its buildings. The time scheduled to stop at the bat cave may change due to variations of the sun down during the year, so it the returning time. Not recommend for children under 6. Light breakfast is included.