The scheduled activities are part of the experience you will be able to enjoy each day, here with us. Each of them has been designed for you to be in close contact with nature; and will explain the region’s culture, flora and fauna, also making possible a sharing experience with the other guests that will accompany you. We have taken care of the smallest details so that your vacations are unforgettable ones.
These are some of the activities that are scheduled during your stay.
Kohunlich |
Dzibanche |
Sites in Campeche |
Chichan-Há |
Rappel |
Bacalar |
Xul Ha |
Río Hondo |
Chakanbakan |
This experience begins when we depart from the hotel and ride on our bicycles 2km until we reach the archaeological zone. Kohunlich is the most important archaeological site of this region. You will be able to climb some of the most representative pyramids, including “Los Mascarones”, where you will have a better view of the ruins and of the Mayan jungle.
The name Kohunlich is the mayan adaptation of Cohoon Ridge as was known by the English colonies of the 18th Century, and originates from the abundance of Cahoon trees (Orbignya Cohune) that grow in the region.
Kohunlich is currently considered one of the most important Mayan cities of the lower Peten. The buildings’ style clearly reflects the influence of the structures found at the shore of The Bec River (north of the Yucatan Peninsula) and on those in Guatemala’s southern region. There is also evidence of some kind of historic link with the Copan ruins in Honduras.
The most important archaeological sites are: the Temple of the Sun, with its enormous 5 feet masks, which represent the god of the “Young Sun”; Kinch Ahau, the Ball Field, Palace of the Stelas and the Acropolis.
The grand diversity of trees (copal, rubber, gum, pepper and ceiba) in combination with a great variety of animals (deer, armadillos, foxes, howling monkeys, small mammals, parrots, toucans and many others) make of Kohunlich a magical, exotic and refreshing place.
We will explore the archaeological site by visiting the Temple of Lintels (Templo de los Dinteles) and the Temple of the Owl (Templo del Búho). A walk of approximately one and a half hour. We will interpret the local flora and fauna.
Considered the most important Mayan city within the state of Quintana Roo. Dizibanché once housed 40 thousand inhabitants during the classic period. There is solid evidence about Kinichná being its satellite city, and Kohunlich paying tribute to this great metropolis.
Kinichná owes its name to a VII Century wooden lintel covered with glyphs that shows signs of Teotihuacan influence within the central part of the region. A cultural wonder surrounded by jungle.
Located 20 miles from the hotel, you can visit this interesting archaeological site by car, bike or simply walking and enjoying the adventure and the thousands of buildings still buried in the jungle.
We will visit three archaeological sites in Campeche, which are 75Km away from The Explorean Kohunlich: Xpuhil, Becan and Chicaná.
The majestic Balam-Ku’s, Becan and its protective wall, the mystic Chicaná door that connects to the underworld, the third tower of Xpujil, the exquisite “Fachada del Hormiguero” or Hormiguero Façade, and the Calakmul biosphere reserve, are just some examples of Campeche’s historic treasures.
Discover and value the culture of each place and take a guided tour along the most enigmatic places in Campeche, a land where the Mayan culture produced its most exceptional achievements.
Solve the most intriguing archaeological mysteries… Every Mayan Stela, ceramic figure and glyph has a special meaning. Campeche is a place that beholds innumerable wonders that are yet to be discovered.
We will visit a forest reserve in the Ejido de Caobas, intending to find the vestiges of a 16th Century Franciscan Convent. An excellent opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of its jungle. Ideal for biking an 8km trail.
Journey back in time and discover Chichan-Há, one of the few colonial places that subsist in Quintana Roo State. It was once a Franciscan Mission where the Mayas turned to for shelter during war periods. It is also one of the most important sustainable forest exploration projects in Latin America.
Peaceful Mayan inhabitants, under missionary compliance, built this interesting site. Dissidents from Bacalar and Chetumal later made an attack on Chichan-Há, destroying its buildings and killing almost all the population.
The jungle reveals something fascinating and mysterious when innumerable candles are lit as an offering over the human remains found by hunters and gum trees workers of the region.
Visit and get to know one of Mexico’s most successful wood exploitation projects. A mountain bike is the perfect means of transportation to live this adventure.
We will travel until we reach a 70-meter high wall in the town of Paraiso, which stands 53 miles towards Campeche. This will be an excellent opportunity to explore the tall evergreen tropical forest of Quintana Roo’s south region.
We will travel 1hour and 15 minutes until we find the beautiful lagoon of Bacalar. We will kayak through the crystalline7-color waters and, if the wind favors it, we will have the opportunity to sail in a 9-foot Catamaran.
Also known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors, it’s a wonderful and spectacular water extension reaching 26 miles long and in some points, 1 mile wide. A transparent beauty, that originates from a complex subterranean river system that will make you feel completely free.
Bacalar Lagoon is perfect for kayak, sailing on a catamaran or just swimming and walking through its borders and enjoying the amazing beauty offered by this place.
We will travel 1 hour until we find the town of Xul Ha. We will kayak through the channel that originates in the Cenote of Xul-Ha and that will return us to Bacalar lagoon. We will let ourselves drift with the current and afterwards we return upriver.
We will travel 1 hour until we reach the Jade channel through which we will access Rio Hondo. Here we will kayak upriver, rowing approximately three hours.
This activity demands a high level of performance and is advised for those who enjoy exploring the jungle.
We will travel 40 minutes until we reach Chakanbakan Lagoon where we will have the opportunity to kayak between reed beds visiting the natural habitat of the Moreleti crocodile and other species of Flora and Fauna. This is an excellent chance to enjoy the jungle by night and discover the wonders that the night sky and darkness have to offer.
Not very far from the hotel lies a spectacular lagoon that exhibits a wide variety of plants and animals. In this place you will feel a part of the natural scenery as guano palm trees, tall mahogany trees, oak trees, deer, badger families, crocodiles and different species of birds surround you.
Chakanbakan was created to enjoy the warm and extraordinary sunsets than can be viewed from this site. In this way you can take advantage of the best light for taking pictures and appreciating the beauty of the place. Enjoy the legends that are told by our local tourist guides.
Dare to take a walk by moonlight with our well-prepared tourist guides.
August |
September 2010 |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
09:30 XUL HA | 09:00 SITIOS EN CAMPECHE | 09:00 BACALAR | 09:30 CHICHAN HA | |||
18:00 CHAKANBAKAN | 09:30 DZIBANCHE | 09:00 XUL HA | 09:30 SITIOS EN CAMPECHE | 09:00 BACALAR | 09:00 XUL HA | 09:30 DZIBANCHE |
18:00 CHAKANBAKAN | 09:00 CHICHAN HA | 09:30 SITIOS EN CAMPECHE | 09:00 XUL HA | 09:00 SITIOS EN CAMPECHE | 09:00 BACALAR | 18:00 CHAKANBAKAN |
09:30 DZIBANCHE | 09:00 XUL HA | 09:00 CHICHAN HA | 09:00 BACALAR | 09:00 SITIOS EN CAMPECHE | 09:30 XUL HA | 09:00 DZIBANCHE |
18:00 CHAKANBAKAN | 09:00 BACALAR | 09:30 CHICHAN HA | 09:00 SITIOS DE CAMPECHE | 09:30 XUL HA | ||
