Kabah
The archaeological zone of Kabah belongs to the Mayan cities of puuc style, one of the most beautiful architectures of the ancient Mayan. If you travel the Puuc Route, it is one of the stops of your way.
- Kabah is located 104 kilometers south of Merida (1 hour 30 minutes). It is within the Puuc Route.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? From Merida, the ADO station in Calle 69 between 68 and 70, leaves a group that runs along the Puuc Route. It leaves at 8 and returns at 16 o’clock. It is not daily, the schedules have been changing.
- In Merida you find agencies that take you to know the Route Puuc. Most combine Uxmal with Kabah,
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always going well.
Mayan archeological site Caracol
The thick jungle of the Peten has preserved one of the most imposing ancient Maya cities, the colossal Caracol. In addition to discovering the splendor of this city, you will live an adventure touring different landscapes in an extraordinary way.
- Caracol is located about 60 km to the interior jungle from the highway Belmopan – San Ignacio. Take the detour from the Western Highway, it is more than three hours drive to the entrance to the archaeological site. You must leave early, 6.30 is good time, San Ignacio or where you are staying. You must register at the army checkpoint. You’ll see it on the way.
- How to get there by public transport? There is no public transportation. You must arrive on an excursion with an agency or private vehicle.
- Light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes and water are recommended.
XCambó
The ancient Mayan city of X’Cambó is the most remarkable of the Mayan vestiges of the northern coast of Yucatan. Since ancient times this salt area has been an important commercial port.
X’cambó is the most remarkable city on the northern coast of Yucatan, the largest vestige that we find in this salt area. From ancient times it is known that it was one of the doors of the salt trade. The commercial networks in the time of the ancient Mayan were very elaborate, uniting cities and cultures as far as the cosmopolitan city of Teotihuacan, very near the present Mexico City, with Copán, in the southern Honduras.
- X’Cambó is located 37 kilometers east of Progreso, along the Costa Smeralda Road, the 27th. The ruins are well marked, near the saltworks area of Dzemul, where you can park to meet.
- Cost of entry: 65 mxn. They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? From Merida, the bus that goes along the coast “El Costero” leaves the street 50 x 67 and makes several stops on the coast: you must ask the bus to get you off the street that goes to Xcambo. From here you must walk 1 km until you reach the site. From Mérida buses leave for Progreso from Terminal AutoProgreso, in the 62nd street between 65 and 67. From Progreso buses leave to Xcambó or taxi service.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and some water is always good. The heat in this area hits hard, especially from April to September.
