Mayan communities, archaeological sites, caves and a great diversity of flora and fauna unfold in this biocultural reserve founded in 2011. It includes the municipalities of Muna, Oxkutzcab, Santa Elena, Tekax and Ticul. They together cover 330 thousand acres. Its mission ies to guarantee and promote the responsible use of the environment. Here are some…
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Los Petenes in Campeche is located in a narrow and long coastal strip. It includes land and marine portions. It is one of the largest mangrove areas in the Gulf of Mexico. It also has an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and is home to 473 plant species, 22 of which are endemic. The…
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About 6 miles from Celestún, Real de Salinas is an abandoned place. A “ghost town”: a curse weighs on this place that made all the inhabitants die little by little. And the few survivors preferred to abandon it because of the decadence they experienced. Real de Salinas: What to expect Real de Salinas sits near…
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Located in the northeast of the state of Campeche, Hopelchen in Campeche is a very picturesque town. It reflects the relaxed way of life of the southerners. This, with its high-ceilinged houses and facades painted in the most vibrant colors. Hopelchén is very close to the border between Campeche and Yucatán. It is near municipalities…
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The name of the town of Calkini in Campeche comes from the Mayan language meaning “throat of the sun”. In this town they make the famous jipi and nunkini hats. Its main tourist attractions are former “haciendas” (Tankuche, Santa Cruz) and natural resources (Isla Arena, the Cenote and Canal del Remate) are among the most…
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The town of Bolonchen derives its name from two words of the Mayan language: bolon which means nine, and chen which means well. Which together means nine wells. From time immemorial, in fact, nine wells formed the center of this town in the plaza, and the wells can still be seen in the plaza itself.…
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Calakmul, an ancient Maya city in Campeche, Mexico’s rainforest, is still a not-so known treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Maya city of Calakmul hides in a dense tropical rainforest abounding with unique fauna. It is a once-in-a-lifetime excursion that deserves a checkmark. Here you’ll find yourself among the ruins, enveloped in a mystical solitude.…
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There’s a general rule when it comes to motes: if you need one, you’re probably fighting a lot of wars. Becan might seem peaceful at first, but its unusual mote betrays that initial impression. In reality, it had a complicated history with its rival Tikal, in Guatemala. Complicated and violent, as its defensive measures show.…
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It’s hard not to overuse the word “mystical” when you’re describing Mayan archeological sites. It’s even harder not to use it here, as Chicanna was almost exclusively dedicated to the worship of gods, as is obvious by its various temples. Oh, and by that door that forms a gigantic fanged snake’s mouth that led to…
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Perhaps it is not as famous as Chichen Itzá and Uxmal, but Ezná is no less striking. With its impressive and well-kept structures, you’re bound to find it mentioned in many must-see Riviera Maya ruins checklists. Where is Ezná? Glad you asked—this is important. Ezná is in Campeche, which is a whole different state. If…
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