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Southern Campeche State with its ruins of Becan, Xpujil and the
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve offers unrivaled opportunities for nature
lovers to enjoy birds, orchids and mammals in an unspoiled corner of
the planet.
Swing your hammock under the high canopy
of the verdant tropical forest as you listen for the calls of some of
the 354 species of birds found in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve,
Mexico's largest protected area.
Along with the chorus of feathered creatures, Calakmul is host to 45
species of amphibians and reptiles, 95 different mammals including 5 of
the 6 felines found in Mesoamerica, 36 kinds of orchids, and 8
bromeliads making the area a magnet for nature lovers who treasure the,
as yet, unspoiled corners of our planet.
Tour's Schedule
Day 1) MERIDA
Let us welcome you at your arrival at the Mérida airport and transfer to your hotel the Maison Lafitte.
Day 2) MERIDA - CALAKMUL
After
an early breakfast departure from Merida, 6 hrs.driving toward
Calakmul.We will spend the next 2 nights in a tented camp in Calakmul
Biosphere Reserve in hopes of seeing a Jaguar. Jaguar tracking is done
at night so there will be a variety of activities offered during the
day. Jaguars are one of the most elusive animals in the world so
sightings in the wild are very rare, but our experienced trackers will
do their best to provide an exciting experience. Our camp is set in the
jungle. The facilities in the camp are quite comfortable given its
remote location.This first day we stop at the village of Xpuhil for an
introduction of the area and conduct to our camping where after
arriving we will take you to meet some of the local flora and fauna of
the area into paths in the jungle or to a bath cave. (B and At the
camp: D)
Day 3)CALAKMUL
Today´s excursion is to the
archeological site of Calakmul. This site was declared a few months
ago, a world heritage site by the Onu. Calakmul was one of the biggest
Mayan capitals in the classical period, it rivaled Guatemala´s Tikal,
located mere 100 kilometers south. After visiting this site we will
return to camp and by night will participate on a night walk in the
jungle. (At the camp: B,L,D)
Day 4) CALAKMUL
We will spend the morning birdwatching in the area near the camp. The rest of the day will be devoted
to walking in the jungle for the observation of the local
flora & Fauna. Calakmul counts with 354 species of birds, 45
species of amphibians and reptiles, 95 different mammals, 36 kind of
orchids and 8 bromeliad making the area a treasure for the nature
lovers. Return to the camp for the chance to observe a jaguar in the
night. (At the camp: B,L,D)
Day 5)CALAKMUL -BECAN - CHICANNA - XPUHIL - UXMAL.
Visit to the archaeological site of Becan, Chicanna and Xpujil.
Becan
represented an important political and military control place, and is
the only one that was walled. One of the most important
attractions in Chicanna is a Mayan building reconstructed on a platform
characteristics of the Rio Bec Style. The style of the
Chenes shows baroque characteristics in the facade of the buildings.
The entrances of these resemble the mouth of a monster, the principal
gate represents a great mouth of the Chac God with large canine teeth
which project over the lintel. You will see also the main building in
Xpuhil has three enormous towers constructed in the architectural style
of Rio Bec, with twelve rooms and platforms in whose center is a recess
surrounded by a head of a serpent. In addition, there is a beautiful
mask like a tiger which faces Becan. Transfer back to to the
civilization.
After lunch transfer to archeological site of Uxmal. Overnight at Hotel
Hacienda Uxmal. (At the camp: B)
Day 6. UXMAL
After
breakfast visit the archeological site of Uxmal and afterwards transfer
to Mérdia to catch your flight back home (normally the itinerary ends
here or with an extra overnight in Uxmal and transfer next morning to
the Mérida airport). (B)
This Tour Includes:
*Accommodatios: 2 Hotel nights and 3 night at camping
*Tour guide with knowledge of archaeology and natural history for the sites,
*Biologist guide for exploration in the jungle
*Private transportation in A/C vehicles during all the tour.
*Meals as listed on the itinerary (5 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners. Drinks included in camping)
*All camping equipment.
Does Not Include:
Air fare.
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Tour Prices
Cost is $1,302.00 usd per person in double occupancy
Rate applies with a minimum of two passengers traveling.
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B= American breakfast included.
L= lunch included.
D= Dinner included.
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