Excursión a Calakmul y Balamku

Información

Calakmul, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, former capital of one of the largest and most influential kingdoms of Mesoamerica, which today is evident in its extent and magnificence of its buildings. This is one of the largest Maya cities that have been discovered, with an approximate area of 70 km². It is located in southeastern Campeche, only 40 km from the border with Guatemala, within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, the second largest American lung and the largest rainforest in Mexico. Its name means "two adjacent mounds", and during the years 250-750 was the center of the so-called Kingdom of the Snake Head.

Balamku, Its name comes from the words kú and balam, in Maya means that Jaguar and Temple, respectively, so it translates as Temple of the Jaguar. The name reflects the decorative motifs of the frieze of felines found. The archaeological site is located in a jungle area, which offers visitors the opportunity to commune with nature while touring this interesting pre-Hispanic city. In Balamkú is a frieze made from modeling and polychrome stucco unique in the Maya area, which was built between the years 550 and 650 AD. Careful reading of this work of great iconographic richness reveals the complex conceptual world of the ancient Maya.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duration: 12-14 hours.
Start/opening time: At 5am.
Languages: English and Spanish.