Archeological site Calakmul
It was one of the largest important cities in the region. It establishes a matchless socio-political network of links. After the year 695 AD. C. Due to his defeat at the hands of Tikal he had a political reorientation towards the north,
It was one of the largest major cities in the region. It establishes an unparalleled sociopolitical network. After the year 695 d. C. Due to its defeat at the hands of Tikal it had a political reorientation toward the north, where the new rulers established relations with other sites of the area known as River Bec. In spite of the diminution of its political power, the city experienced urban growth, since most of the vestiges that today are observed correspond to this period.
Calakmul is the most important area of Campeche, if you would like to know everything about the enigma that surrounds Calakmul we recommend hiring the service of a specialized guide.
- There are two payments, access to the archaeological zone of 70 MXN and to the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, which you pay per vehicle MXN 56 and MXN 50 per person.
- The access entrance to the Biosphere Reserve, which is in Conhuás, open at 6 in the morning. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- There is no public transport until the archaeological zone. The options are taxi, agency or private vehicle. To Xpuhil there is public transportation from Escárcega (2 hours), Chetumal (1 hour 40 minutes) and Campeche (4 hours 30 minutes). Conhuas arrives collectively from Xpuhil.
- It is recommended to bring light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes (you are in the jungle and there are many bugs, protect yourself), water and something to eat if ideas spend the whole day.
Zona arqueologica Becán
Discover the “snake path”
It is located in the middle of the base of the Yucatecan peninsula, in the south of Campeche and the archaeological region of Rio Bec. The architecture is characterized by palaces of several rooms wide interior benches, with tall towers and narrow all sides. The towers have impractical stairs and false temples at the top; Symbolize sacred mountains. The facades usually show large zoomorphic masks or squared panels and symbolic vegetal motifs or waterfalls of stylized masks.
If you would like to know everything about Becán and its relation with Calakmul and the other archaeological zones we recommend to hire the service of a guide specialized in the subject.
- Becán is located 8 km from here of the town of Xpuhil, on the 186 Chetumal-Escárcega Federal Highway.
- Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- Entry fee 47 MXN.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? To Xpuhil there is public transportation from Escárcega (2 hours), Chetumal (1 hour 40 minutes) and Campeche (4 hours 30 minutes).
- Wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better to climb the pyramids and some water is always going well.
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is one of four in the Yucatan peninsula. This jewel of a place, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987, is located on the doorstep of the touristy Riviera Maya, a true escape to nature.
- The Sian Ka’an Reserve is located between Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto. It has 5 accesses being the most popular the Tulum, Boca Paila road. The arc of entry to the Reserve is located about 15 kilometers from Tulum.
- Entry cost: 35 mxn
- How to get there by public transport? From Tulum to Punta Allen there is public transportation, van (van or van) daily at 14 from the taxi station in Tulum. From Punta Allen he returns at 5 in the morning.
- Punta Allen, where there is also a place to camp. I advise you to book in high season like Christmas, and months of January and December.
- Cautions: with the road in good condition it takes between an hour and a half and two hours from Tulum to Punta Allen. In poor condition put 5 and a little more. There is no gas station in Punta Allen.
- From the archaeological zone of Muyil there is a path that runs an interpretive trail through Sian Ka’an and reaches the lagoon. Here you can also go on boat trips.
- From Felipe Carrillo Puerto there is 70 km, direction Vigía Chico or El Playón. From here, boat to Punta Allen, 10 minutes.
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve
The Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas is the most biodiverse region of Mexico and one of the most beautiful. Here we can meet the Lacandones, one of the most reserved Mayan ethnicities.
- Las Nubes is located 124 kilometers from Comitán de Domínguez. After 60 km Lagoons of Montebello, is the signal of the Clouds, in the crossing of Jerusalem. From here 20 minutes by dirt road. The Causas Verdes Ecotourism Center is signposted.
- How to get there by public transport? From the Commissary Central Station, the buses leave for Tzobol del Campo (departures 7:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm). From the other direction, Palenque, it goes to Benemérito de las Américas. From here it takes approximately 2 hours to reach the Jerusalem cruise. From the cruise you will find the way to get to Las Nubes (taxi, some bus, to take you …)
- Entry fee: 15 mxn access to the place.
- Extra activities: In the Clouds you can practice rappel and zip line. There are different paths to walk around.
- When to go? The dry season in Chiapas is from January to May. This does not guarantee you see them turquoise, but there are more possibilities.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes. Some dry weather, refreshing. And do not forget the swimsuit in case you’re lucky.
- To cross to Guatemala on this road it is best to go to Frontera Corozal. If you go in your own vehicle you must go to the crossing in Chiapas de Tapachula.
Agua Azul Biosphere Reserve
Agua Azul is one of the stops that soften the way of the traveler through the exuberant territory of Chiapas. Beautiful pools of turquoise water that meander the mountains known as the Tzeltales Mountains of Water.
- Agua Azul is located 58 km from Ocosingo, 64 km from Palenque and 200 from San Cristobal de las Casas.
- How to get there by public transport? From Palenque, exit to the Blue Water crossing (1h30 “). From here there are 4 kilometers that you can do in another bus until the entrance. From San Cristóbal you must go by bus to Ocosingo and from there another bus to Palenque.
- Entry cost: 35 mxn. There are two payments, Agua Azul and the community of the area.
- Light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes and swimsuit are recommended.
