Bacalar: Wild Calakmul As It Should Be | Climb, Hike & Bats
5.0 / 5 · 10 traveler reviews
Calakmul is remote: that's why it is extraordinary and that's why solving it yourself is complicated. Forget renting a car, looking for a guide, or the long return. Choose your experience, where we pick you up, and book: your day is sorted. Travel to the World Heritage site of Calakmul, a Mayan city surrounded by protected jungle, with a professional guide; we handle transportation and logistics. Three clear options, no fine print: Archaeological Zone Only; Ruins + Jungle Walk; or Ruins + Walk + Bat Cave (3+ million bats at sunset). Pickup in Bacalar, Xpujil, Chetumal, and Xul-Ha; delivery to another point at no extra cost. Price focused on the essentials: transport, guide, and activities, no extras. Tickets are paid separately on site; we tell you before you book, hiding nothing. It is a long day; with Bat Cave it extends until sunset. Wildlife is not guaranteed. Without guessing what it includes. No puzzles. Without unnecessary extras.
Your experience
Stop 1
We begin the pick-up and then we head towards the Calakmul Reserve, the trip is 3 hours. Once in the reserve we will have a scenic drive through the low tropical jungle for approximately 1.5 hours and will only stop briefly in case of wildlife sightings. After crossing the jungle we will explore the Archaeological Zone of Calakmul Mixed Heritage of Humanity according to UNESCO. We explore the areas open to visitors, such as the civic and ceremonial center, the tallest structures over 50 meters high, the solar observatory of equinoxes and solstices, among other multiple uses. Many of the buildings can be climbed, so it is still possible to see the view that previously only the kings and most powerful of the city could see. During the walk you will be accompanied by a guide who will share information related to this world-renowned park that was once the most feared and glorified Mayan settlement.
What’s included
- In Option 3: Tour of the ruins, Jungle walk and Visit to the Bat Cave
- Pickup and drop-off
- Door-to-door transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In Option 2: Guided tour of the Ruins and guided walk in the jungle.
- In option 1: Guided Tour in the Archaeological Zone
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Tips, this is optional.
- Using Action Cameras and video footage, this is optional.
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mild or severe allergies to animals, pollen, or insects.
- Not recommended for travelers with recent surgeries.
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk long distances
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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