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GEOTOURISM IN CAMPECHE |
The National Geographic Society has coined a neologism
that describes the travel activities that comprise both cultural activities as
well as observation of nature. The State of
Campeche
in the
Yucatan
Peninsula
is very well suited for
geotourism.
During this 5 nights (6 days) excursion you will have
the opportunity to visit two World Heritage sites, the Fortified City of San
Francisco de Campeche and the Ancient Maya City of Calakmul, as well as the
biodiversity of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and also many other
archaeological sites.
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Day 1,
Arrival to San Francisco de Campeche
MAYANATURE welcomes you to the Yucatan Peninsula at Campeche city airport (CPE), upon arrival one of our drivers will transfer you to your hotel. Dinner on your own.
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Day 2, Xtancumbilxunan, Chicanná
After breakfast, we will leave for Chicanna Ecovillage Resort, at the
Municipality
of
Calakmul
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Xtamculbixunan caves, made famous by Catherwood in one of his XIX century engravings,
we will continue toward Chicanna, where we will arrive on time for lunch. In
the afternoon we will visit Chicanna archaeological site, just across the road
from our hotel. Its name means “The House of the Snake Mouth”, and is thought
to be part of the great city that was Becan. It owes its name to the façade of
structure II, which is richly decorated with an enormous snake mask that
symbolizes the sacred mountain. Overnight at Chicanna Ecovillage Resort. Lunch and Dinner on your own. B
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Day 3, Calakmul, Balamku, Chicanná
Very early in the morning we will depart provided with a box breakfast,
bound to the Calakmul archaeological site, also a World Heritage site. Set deep
in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas, a Biosphere Reserve, this
important Mayan archaeological site played a key role for more than twelve
centuries. Calakmul’s outstanding examples of Mayan art provide a testament to
the city’s advanced political and spiritual development. After this visit we
will procede to Balamku, a site where we find a spectacular modeling stucco
façade with policromy, dated at the end of the Early Classic period among 550
to
650 A
.D.
This frieze is considered one of the most beautiful artistic expressions in the
Mayan low lands.Then we will return to Chicanna Ecovillage for lunch and
overnight. Lunch and Dinner on your own. B
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Day 4, Becan, San Francisco de
Campeche
Before breakfast, we will have the opportunity of a bird watching tour
on the Chicanna Ecovillage grounds. Among others we could watch Turquoise
Browed Moot-moot, Yucatan Oriol, Keel-billed Toucan, Yucatan Jay,
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Yellow-lored Parrot and many others. After breakfast
we will go to Becan, a regional capital that was surrounded by a moat, unique
in the Mayan area, and that flourished between years 600 and 1000 of our era.
Afterwards we will return for lunch at our hotel, and then we will continue our
trip back to San Francisco de Campeche for overnight. Lunch and Dinner on your
own. B
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Day 5,
Edzna, Campeche Historical Center
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you for a tour to
the archaeological site of Edzna, important ceremonial center that flourished
between the VI and IX centuries A.D. After returning to San Francisco de
Campeche, one of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and having lunch you will take a
ride at the city tram. The only walled city in Mexico, Campeche is a
well-preserved example of a harbor town. Its beautifully restored historical
center represents a model of Baroque colonial city planning and more than 1,000
buildings of historical value have survived from the Spanish colonial period of
the 17th and 18th century. Lunch and
Dinner on your own. B
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Day 6, Departure from San Francisco de Campeche
Alter breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel for transfer to
Campeche
airport (CPE)
in order to board your flight back home. B
End of services.
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Day | H o t e l s | B | L | D |
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Option 1 | Option 2 |
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Hotel América | Hotel Del Mar |
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Chicanná Ecovillage Resort | Chicanná Ecovillage Resort |
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Chicanná Ecovillage Resort | Chicanná Ecovillage Resort |
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Hotel América | Hotel Del Mar |
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Hotel América | Hotel Del Mar |
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B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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Price per person |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Option 1 |
$1,626.00 |
$ 919.00 |
$ 658.00 |
Option 2 |
$1,745.00 |
$1,016.00 | $ 742.00 |
Additional Night in Campeche City (Breakfast Included) |
| $ 55.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 22.00 |
Option 2 (Hotel Del Mar) | $96.00 | $ 63.00 | $ 51.00 |
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• Price includes: |
• Price does not include: |
Accommodantions
Ground Transportation in a/c vehicles
Guides services.
Entrances tickets at archaeological sites and museums.
Boat when indicated.
Meals as indicated on the itinerary
Lodging, meals and transportation taxes
Gratuities for bellboys and waiters
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Beverages
Laundry and personal expenses
Phone calls
Gratuities for guide and drivers
Any other service nonmentioned in the itinerary
Any flight nonmentioned
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All prices are quoted per person in USD, valid trough December 15, 2009. Ask for group prices for more than 6 travelers
Your reservation will not be confirmed until you have accepted our confirmation of the price/availability of the tour. |
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