Calakmul & Bacalar

Calakmul, capital of the Snake Head kingdom, and the lagoon of seven colors. 4 days from Chetumal.

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Departure

Chetumal Airport

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Departures

Year-round

Group

Minimum 2 adults

The package

Mayan jungle and lagoon in one trip

Visit Calakmul, the mighty capital of the Mayan Snake Head kingdom, political and military rival of the great Tikal. Discover the city within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, a place of enormous biodiversity, with carved stone stelae and jungle landscapes.

Relax in Bacalar: swim in Cenote Azul, sail the lagoon of seven colors to the Pirates’ Channel and visit Bacalar Fort.

Calakmul archaeological site sign in the jungle — Calakmul archaeological site

View of Bacalar Lagoon and its turquoise shades from Bacalar Fort — Bacalar Lagoon

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1. Chetumal

Arrival at Chetumal airport and transfer to your hotel. Visit to the Museum of Mayan Culture and time for lunch in Calderitas.

Day 2. Calakmul

Tour of the Biosphere Reserve and the Calakmul archaeological site.

Day 3. Bacalar Mágico

Cenote Azul, boat tour on the lagoon and visit to Bacalar Fort.

Day 4. Departure

Transfer to Chetumal airport.

Includes

3 nights’ lodging in Chetumal
Ground transfers airport – hotel – airport
Guided visit to the Calakmul archaeological site
Visit to the Museum of Mayan Culture and the Bacalar Fort Museum
Boat tour on Bacalar Lagoon, with time to swim

Not included

Admission fees
Meals

Recommendations

Calakmul is a large site: you’ll walk about 4 kilometers and climb buildings, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Wear clothing that covers your body, closed-toe shoes, a cap, eco-friendly sunscreen and insect repellent, plus a swimsuit and towel for Bacalar.