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Dzibanche and Kohunlich Ruins from Bacalar and Chetumal

1. Dzibanche and Kohunlich Ruins from Bacalar and Chetumal

Enjoy a guided cultural tour and explore the mayan ruins of Dzibanché and Kohunlich. Having a high possibility of seeing monkeys. Enjoy a delicious three course regional meal. 0800hrs - Hotel pickup . 1hr and 15min drive . 0915hrs - Arriving and starting walking guided tour at Dzibanche Mayan Ruins . 2hrs guided tour . 1130hrs leaving Dzibanche Mayan Ruins to Kohunlich Mayan Ruins. . 30min transfer . 1200hrs - Arriving and starting walking guided tour at Kohunlich Mayan Ruins. . 2hrs guided tour . 1400hrs Departing from Kohunlich Mayan Ruins for lunch . 5min. Transfer . 1405hrs - The Explorean Kohunlich for a three course regional meal . 1hr lunch . 1505hrs - Departing from The Explorean Kohunlich to drop-off . 1hr transfer . 1605hrs - Drop-off at your stay.

From Campeche: Calakmul Guided Nature and History Day Trip

2. From Campeche: Calakmul Guided Nature and History Day Trip

In this guided tour you will be able to enjoy nature in perfect combination with the Mayan sites. You will know Calakmul, the first Mixed Patrimony of Mexico; the most important city of the classic Mayan period, seat of the powerful Kaan dynasty, strategically located in the heart of the largest tropical forest in the country. In addition, we will go hiking and bird watching to discover and contemplate the flora and fauna of the region such as monkeys, ocellated turkeys and with a bit of luck, the mythical jaguar. As a plus, we will visit the archaeological site of Balamkú, where you will discover the most spectacular and complete frieze in the Mayan world.

From Campeche: Private 3-Day Selva Maya Tour with Half Board

3. From Campeche: Private 3-Day Selva Maya Tour with Half Board

On this three-day tour, you will get to know 7 impressive archaeological zones full of nature and history. 1rst day: You will start in the Río Bec region; On the first day you will visit and admire the refined architecture of Chicanná, better known has the “House of the Serpent’s Mouth”, because it has a huge mask facade of the Central Structure. After that you will visit Becán, an special place with a moat that surrounds the main buildings of the site. To finish your first day, you will visit Xpujil, with its tall ornamental towers and its unique style in Mexico. Aftter we will go to have a delicious mexican lunch and stay at a local hotel. On the second day you will visit Dzibanché, former capital of the powerful Kaan dynasty in the early classic and then, we will visit the impressive stucco masks of the Sun God of Konhulich. Both side are perfect birdwatching spots. After a full day of birding and climbing mayan structrures, we will return to Xpujil to have lunch and rest for the next day. On the last day you will be surprised by Calakmul, the first Mixed Heritage of Mexico, considered the most extensive tropical forest in the country, where you will discover the most important city of the classic Mayan period in Mexico and finally you will visit Balamkú, with its spectacular modeled stucco frieze. After those places, we will return to Campeche city.

From Campeche: 2-Day Mayan Private Tour

4. From Campeche: 2-Day Mayan Private Tour

On this two-day tour, you will get to know 5 impressive archaeological zones full of nature. You will start in the Río Bec region; On the first day you will admire the refined architecture of Chicanná, Becán and Xpujil, with its tall ornamental towers and its unique style in Mexico. On the second day you will be surprised by Calakmul, the first Mixed Heritage in Mexico, considered the most extensive tropical forest in the country, where you will discover the most important city of the classic Mayan period and finally you will visit Balamkú, with a spectacular modeled stucco frieze.

From Tulum: Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote & Cobá Tour

5. From Tulum: Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote & Cobá Tour

Located about 40 miles north of Tulum, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve offers one of the most unique sightseeing attractions in all of the Yucatán. The unique eco system in this area is characterized by lagoons, a Cenote of particular interest for sub-aquatic archeology, a sub evergreen forest and an extraordinary biodiversity of flora (more than 300 species) and fauna. Experience this amazing region with us with all your senses! We will cross a stretch of the lagoon on a zip line and canoe and hike around the lagoon. We will swim in a semi-open Cenote Esmeralda, where natural sun rays radiate off the walls, allowing us to admire the various beautiful colors reflecting off the crystalline water. We will stop in the community of Nuevo Durango where we meet Don Manuel and his beautiful family serving us a delicious and traditional meal in their home. Not only do we enjoy an amazing meal but also contribute to Don Manuel's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and take care of his culture and environment. On our tour we will explore this ancient city of Coba on a bicycle along beautiful paths under the shade of the majestic trees.

Oxtankah and Kohunlich Ruins from Chetumal and Bacalar

6. Oxtankah and Kohunlich Ruins from Chetumal and Bacalar

Starting with a 15km tour along the beautiful malecon of Chetumal. Driving us to the archaeological site of Oxtankah. Being one of the first mayan city founded in the area. Giving birth to the first mestizo in Mexico and for this reason Chetumal is known as "Cradle of the Mestizos". This site also has a tomb available for its visitors, various cists, choltunes (Mayan wells)and the remains of a Spanish chapel built in the 16th century. From here we proceed to move to the archaeological site of Kohunlich. Which amazes with its unique architecture. Where its huge stucco masks stand out, which are still preserved in a magnificent state. You can also enjoy the flora and fauna in these two sites. To complete our tour, we will enjoy a three course meal. Generally offering a regional gastronomy and a beautiful jungle landscape.

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