Unlike other states of the Republic where specific regions have already been established for the practice of ecotourism and adventure activities, in Campeche some circuits are just beginning to be developed.
This opens the opportunity for experienced explorers to explore, perhaps for the first time, unknown places, such as shipwrecks that lie in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico or lost Mayan cities and half buried in the dense jungle vegetation. Whether in local kayaks, modern kayaks, on foot or by bicycle, you can make endless expeditions, as many as your imagination allows.
In the region called Río Bec, the ancient cities of Becán, Chicanná, Xpujil and Hormiguero, known for their distinctive architectural style, still preserve many mysteries among their constructions. Further south lies Calakmul, the largest Mayan city discovered so far, located within the biosphere reserve of the same name.
This reserve has an area of 723,185 hectares, covered by dense tropical jungle, home to the night monkey, tapir, ocelot, wild boar, deer, jaguar, spider monkey, saraguato and five of the six species wild cats that inhabit the American continent, as well as more than 230 species of birds, including the bush turkey, pheasants and toucans, and species in danger of extinction, such as the king vulture. This wealth of flora and fauna species makes the reserve highly visited by bird watchers and photographers.
An excellent starting point to start the archaeological adventure is the ecological hotel Chicanná Ecovillage Resort, consisting of rustic cabins, very comfortable, one or two levels, which offers excellent cuisine. The best thing about this place is that the cabins are located in an ancient Mayan forest where flora and fauna abound.
The lagoon systems, such as the Laguna de Terminos, and the coast, are also magical places where you can enjoy nature to the fullest, especially when visiting the nine turtle camps located along the coast, where work is carried out. investigation, protection and release of chelonians.
Other protected areas of the coastal zone where photographic safaris and ecotourism tours are carried out, mainly to observe flora and fauna, navigating among the mangroves, are the Protected Area of Flora and Fauna of Laguna de Terminos, the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve and the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve. These are some of the Campeche sites waiting to be discovered by you.
Photographer specialized in adventure sports. He has worked for MD for over 10 years!
