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Calakmul

From 69 USD$
Duration
4-8 hours
What will you find?

Get to know the archaeological zone of Balamkú, through the Calakmul and Balamkú Tour. In the mentioned site of Balamku, immersed in the jungle, you will be able to appreciate a frieze made with stucco between the years 550 and 650 of the current era and in which important events of the Mayan culture are perceived.

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07:00
AM
Walk through the jungle in search of incredible animals.
By : Martin Flores

Before the sun comes out the guide will take you through secret paths in search of incredible animals and the beautiful singing of the morning birds, you will find some watered down in which many animals gather to drink the precious liquid of the jungle. The vast vegetation that exists in the Calakmul biosphere makes this trip a unique trip.

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09:00
AM
Visit to the archaeological zone of Calakmul.
By : Martin Flores

The tour of the archaeological zone is essential in the company of our guide, knows the history and importance of the main structures, central square, the great acropolis, Chik Naab Acropolis, Structure II. Calakmul and the relationship with other archaeological zones.

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14:00
PM
Visit to the archaeological zone of Balamkú.
By : Martin Flores

The next stop is to know the incredible Mayan frieze, our guide will take you to the route to this impressive archaeological site.

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17:30
PM
Volcano of the bats.
By : Martin Flores

Here they will be able to appreciate millions of bats coming out of a cave will be an unforgettable experience.

Biodiversity


This region deserves special attention for its great biological diversity that includes more than 80% of the plant species of the entire Yucatan Peninsula, in addition to 350 species of birds and almost 100 species of mammals. Perhaps even more important is the fact that it is home to several species of major vertebrates in danger of extinction in Mexico, such as the white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari), Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), jaguar (Panthera onca), puma ( Puma concolor), king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) and ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata), among many others.
Flora
The Calakmul region, in the center of the Yucatan Peninsula, is of great importance because it contains the most extensive forest area in the Mexican tropics; The Calakmul region is located in the state of Campeche and is mainly composed of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, which, with 7238 km2, is the largest tropical protected forest in Mexico. It forms a forest continuum with the state reserves of Balam Ku (4 092 km2) and Balam Kin (1 109 km2) in Mexico and with the Maya Biosphere Reserve (18 838 km2) in Guatemala and the private reserve Rio Bravo (445 km2) ) in Belize. Among them, they constitute the largest tropical forest massif in Mesoamerica with more than 30,000 km2. However, this region has also been considered a "hot spot" for tropical deforestation.
Fauna
90% of amphibian species and more than half of the 105 reptile species of the peninsula have been recorded in the Calakmul region. Among them at least 7 species can be considered as endemisms. More than half of the bird species in the Yucatan Peninsula have been recorded in the Calakmul region. Like other groups, there is little knowledge about birds. However, the Calakmul region is considered an important geographic location for Neotropical migratory birds, which spend winters in the area. The Calakmul region is the area with the highest diversity of ungulates in Mexico, as there are two species of peccaries, three species of deer and the tapir. With the exception of other areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, Calakmul is a unique region for maintaining three species of cervids and is considered the last refuge of the tapir and Jaguar in Mexico.

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The jaguar

The jaguar is and has been one of the most important charismatic species in the area. It has been estimated that in the Calakmul reserve there may be a population of between 200 and 300 jaguars.
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The toucan

These birds are tropical and native to South America, which are characterized by having a huge peak of bright colors. If you walk carefully and alertly you will see them in the treetops.
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The tapir

The tapir is the only living representative of the tapiridae family of the genus Tapirus and also considered a distant family member of the horse and the rhinoceros. The tapir is medium-large in size, approximately 2 meters long Northern Tapir and weighs between 150 and 300 kilos.
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Ocellated Turkey

The ocellated turkey, turkey ocellated, or turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of galliform bird of the Phasianidae family. It is a large bird, between 70-90 cm and 3 kg (female) to 4 kg (male) in weight, endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula. There are no known subspecies.
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Spider monkey

It lives in the highest areas of the tropical forests and moves between the treetops to 25-30 m in height, in Mexico it is in Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Tamaulipas and Veracruz.
Recommendations
  • Bring insect repellent (organic or biodegradable).
  • The use of professional cameras has a cost in the archaeological zones, be careful with that.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to walk through the jungle.
  • Use sunscreen
  • Waterproof (in rainy season)
  • Cap or hat
  • Water + an additional liter
  • Fruit, cereals or energy bars to eat.
Activitys
  • Bird watching.
  • Hikes in the jungle.
  • Bicycle tour.
Information of interest
  • The main basement reaches the height of 60 meters.
  • This city dates from 390 BC. 1000 AD
  • This ancient Mayan city is located within the biosphere reserve of Calakmul, the second largest in America.
  • In 2002 it was registered by Unesco as a cultural heritage of humanity and in 2014 as a mixed heritage.
  • It was the center of power of the kaan kingdom, which maintained a wide network of allied and subordinate states during the early classic.

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We are here to talk about your next great experience.

  • 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.
  • 8 am to 3 pm Saturday.

Otherwise, send us an email at any time. On average, we offer quotes within 6 hours during business hours and the next day outside business hours.

Trips with a private guide allow you to control all the details of your trip: departure times, accommodation, additional nights, additional activities, extra experiences, what you want and how you want it.

Emerson Becán

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+52 9831119104

Phone

+52 9831119104

Email

tours@calakmul.mx

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