Yucatan
Custom Tours Designed for You and Your Group
EcoTurismo Yucatan excels in introducing you to the ancient land of the Maya. Our multilingual expert leaders interpret the Mayan history, architecture, culture and ecology for you. During our tours you will see the relationship of the ancient culture with the present culture and ecology.
The Yucatán Peninsula justly attracts world-wide attention for its remarkable Maya ruins, and for the inexhaustible wealth of information they provide us about the most advanced Prehispanic civilization of the New World . However, the peninsula's archaeological grandeur has tended to push aside its ecological significance, important both as the environment of today and that of the ancient Maya.
It was a profound and intimate knowledge of this delicate environment's natural cycles, and a keen understanding of its plants and animals, that allowed the Maya civilization to flourish for over 1,000 years. Then, as now, our very survival depends upon an understanding of nature's rhythms, and upon our ability to adapt to them.
Our tours are designed to illustrate how the past, including the colonial and post-colonial periods, sheds light upon the dynamic action in process today and why the Yucatan's unique ecosystems are so important. We seek to provide an understanding of the Maya and their tremendous accomplishments with visits to their ancient centres (placing this fascinating culture in the natural context in which it developed) and with excursions to reserves actively involved in the preservation of our ecosystems.
Jungle Adventure - Calamul Biosphere Reserve Expedition
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.
This five-day camping adventure to the southern part of Campeche State , includes the opportunity to explore such archaeological sites as Becan and Xpujil, and most importantly, the ruins of Calakmul.
Calakmul was a powerful and influential metropolis during the classical period of maya civilization. It rivaled Guatemala 's Tikal , located a mere 100 kilometers to the south.
The Calakmul Expedition can be organized from Merida , Cancun or Chetumal, and may be combined with other options to create the perfect Yucatan Peninsula adventure, custom designed to your personal specifications.
Come experience the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in its pristine state!
