{"id":21272,"date":"2022-07-15T17:59:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T22:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/?p=21272"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:10:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:10:48","slug":"calakmul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/es\/calakmul\/","title":{"rendered":"Calakmul Mayan Ruin, the ultimate guide 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21272\" class=\"elementor elementor-21272\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cc0a225 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1cc0a225\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dd7e4f1\" data-id=\"7dd7e4f1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be21cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be21cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calakmul<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f5f1fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f5f1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Calakmul is one of the great destinations to visit in Mexico.<\/p><p>Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, it is the second largest lung in America and the largest tropical reserve in Mexico and also one of the most remote ruin.<br \/>Here you can freely explore what was once one of the most important Mayan cities, hidden in the jungle, under the attentive gaze of monkeys sitting in the trees.<\/p><p>It is located 5 hours by car from the city of Campeche near the border with Guatemala. That&#8217;s why few tourists arrive, and I love that!<\/p><p>We share here a complete guide to Calakmul with all the practical information you need to not miss anything during your visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e184d99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e184d99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where is Calakmul ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafdfc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dafdfc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The entrance to the Calakmul reserve is 4 hours from Campeche, 2 hours and 15 minutes from Bacalar and 40 minutes from Xpujil.<\/p><p>Then you have to calculate 1 hour more to reach the entrance of the archaeological site (driving at 30 km\/h).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12edc77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12edc77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calakmul Ruins<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899c5a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"899c5a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Calakmul means &#8220;two adjacent mounds&#8221; in Yucatec Maya, referring to the two largest pyramids at the site: Structures I and II. But according to some hieroglyphics, the city would also have had other names such as Kan &#8220;serpent&#8221; or Ux te tuun &#8220;three stones&#8221;.<\/p><p>Here they have found the largest number of stelae in the Mayan world. Thanks to the valuable information they contain, it has been possible to reconstruct the history of Calakmul and the type of society it was.<\/p><p>Along with Palenque in Chiapas and Tikal in Guatemala, it was one of the most important and influential cities in the Mayan world.<\/p><p>A brief summary of its history:<\/p><ul><li>Occupied from the year 550 BC, it had its heyday from the year 250 to the year 900.<\/li><li>Between the years 636 and 695, Calakmul managed to establish a very powerful sociopolitical network.<\/li><li>Defeated by Tikal in Guatemala, Calakmul had to reorient itself politically. The new rulers established relationships with other cities located further north, such as R\u00edo Bec.<\/li><li>Between the years 1000 and 1500, it was mainly a place of pilgrimage.<\/li><li>From the year 400 B.C. Until the year 1000, numerous scribes, painters, potters, sculptors, master builders and other characters were received who contributed to creating important works (buildings, murals, friezes, gigantic masks), as well as numerous colored vases (for the houses of the elite and the tombs of the great personages), jewels and jade masks, shell and wood objects, etc. It is also the place where the largest number of funerary masks have been found.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706f62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"706f62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calakmul<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed0f2b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed0f2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are an estimated 6,500 structures in the Calakmul archaeological zone, but only 21 structures have been &#8220;cleaned&#8221; so far.<\/p><p>You have 3 possible ways to visit Calakmul: a short one (2h), a medium one (3h) and a long one (4-5h).<\/p><p>There is a map at the beginning of the route that indicates all the accessible structures with the different itineraries, but it is true that it would be much more practical (but certainly less ecological) if they gave us a map in hand at the entrance. Fortunately, the path is well marked.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4335f88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4335f88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_13278\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13278\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13278 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"rutas sugeridas calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"678\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"1_Chan_Chi8217ich\">1. Chan Chi\u2019ich<\/span><\/h3><p>It is a small residential area where large families lived with members who did not necessarily share blood ties, but were part of the same lineage.<\/p><p>A drainage channel was found to evacuate the large amount of water that fell in the rainy season and prevent flooding.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13285\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13285\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13285 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099276_489_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"chan-chiich-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"641\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13285 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099276_489_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"chan-chiich-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"641\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The residential area of Chan Chi&#8217;Ich, Calakmul<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"2_Chii8217k_Naab\">2. Chii\u2019k Naab<\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a complex of 68 structures with plazas and corridors. It is believed that it was a gathering place for various parties and celebrations.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13286\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13286\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13286 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099277_17_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"chiik-naab-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13286 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099277_17_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"chiik-naab-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chii\u2019k Naab, Calakmul<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"3_Gran_Acropolis\">3. Gran Acr\u00f3polis<\/span><\/h3><p>It was a large residential area divided into two main spaces: one semi-public and the other private, reserved for the elite.<\/p><ul><li>The semi-public zone: about 10 buildings around two plazas separated by structure XII: the north plaza (with a ball court) and the south plaza. Original access to the Acropolis was through Structure XIV, so it was effectively public, but access was limited and highly controlled.<\/li><li>The private zone: here the governor and the elite of Calakmul resided. There are about 70 structures around 17 patios and plazas.<\/li><\/ul><p>In addition to being residential, the area of the Great Acropolis had administrative, political, social and ceremonial functions. Tombs of important figures with funerary offerings have been found in some of the structures, such as Structure XV, where three tombs have been found.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13284 size-very-large\" style=\"text-align: center; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099278_423_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"gran-acr\u00f3polis-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"646\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13284\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13284\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13284 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099278_423_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"gran-acr\u00f3polis-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"646\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Gran Acr\u00f3polis de Calakmul<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_13283\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13283\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13283 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099279_718_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-14-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13283 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099279_718_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-14-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Structure XIV which was the control post of the Great Acropolis<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_13282\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13282\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13282 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099279_538_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-15-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13282 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099279_538_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-15-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Structure XV where 3 tombs were found<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"4_Gran_Plaza_y_Estructura_II\">4. Gran Plaza y Structure II<\/span><\/h3><p>The Great Plaza is the central square of Calakmul. It is surrounded by several structures, such as the famous Structure II. Besides being the largest pyramid in Calakmul, it is also the heart of the city.<\/p><p>With its 50 meters high (it reached 60 in its time), it is one of the most important pyramids in the Mayan world.<\/p><p>This pyramid was the center of power in Calakmul and the tomb of some of its leaders. So far 9 burial chambers have been found.<\/p><p>You have to go up to admire the view, beyond the top of the trees. And if you look closely, you will see some points that emerge from the vegetation: they are other pyramids. Among them, to your left, you will see the other great pyramid of Calakmul: Structure I.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13287 size-very-large\" style=\"text-align: center; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099280_282_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"gran-pir\u00e1mide-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"606\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13287\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13287\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13287 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099280_282_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"gran-pir\u00e1mide-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"606\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Great Pyramid of Calakmul (Structure II). It doesn&#8217;t look very tall from below, but it is!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_13288\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13288 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099281_732_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"pir\u00e1mide-2-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13288 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099281_732_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"pir\u00e1mide-2-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Structure II<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_13289\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13289\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13289 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099281_899_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-I-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"621\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13289 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099281_899_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-I-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"621\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view of Structure I from the top of Structure II<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span id=\"5Estructura_I\">5. Structure I<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p>With its 40 m height, Structure I is the second most important pyramid in Calakmul, after Structure II.<\/p><p>Fortunately, having climbed Structure II, the knees are used to it! But be careful because the stairs are quite uneven.<\/p><p>From the top you also get a magnificent view of the surroundings. And more or less in front of you you will see Structure II emerging from the trees.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13291 size-very-large\" style=\"text-align: center; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099282_260_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-1-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"641\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13291\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13291\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13291 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099282_260_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-1-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"641\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the foot of Structure I in Calakmul<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_13293\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13293\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13293 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099283_207_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"vista sobre la estructura II\" width=\"840\" height=\"596\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13293 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099283_207_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"vista sobre la estructura II\" width=\"840\" height=\"596\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of Structure II from Structure II<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"6Pequena_Acropolis_y_Estructura_III\">6. Small Acropolis and Structure III<\/span><\/h3><p>This is the last complex on the site before departure, so take advantage of it.<\/p><p>It is true that after the huge Structures I and II, the Small Acropolis may seem less impressive because they are not really restored buildings.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Structure III is situated on the edge of the Little Acropolis. It is a palace in which one of the oldest lineages of the city lived. Two tombs have been found here, one of them with offerings (crockery, jade masks) and plaques with hieroglyphic writing, indicating that the deceased was an important ruler.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13280\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13280 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099285_757_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-III-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13280 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099285_757_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"estructura-III-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Structure 3 of Calakmul, next to the Small Acropolis<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"7_La_fauna\">7. Fauna<\/span><\/h3><p>The Calakmul reserve has a rich fauna: 235 species of birds, 5 of the 6 Mexican felines, numerous reptiles and monkeys.<\/p><p>As for the archaeological site of Calakmul, you will see several monkeys playing from one branch to another and a couple of ocellated turkeys strolling. You will surely meet them on the way, so keep your eyes open.<\/p><h3>Tourist map of Calakmul<\/h3><p>Here you have a map of Calakmul with all the buildings accessible to the public, provided by the INAH.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_13281\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 840px;\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13281\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-13281 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099285_275_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"mapa-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"600\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" title=\"MExplor\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13281 size-very-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1649099285_275_Calakmul-Campeche-La-Guia-Definitiva-2022-Consejos.jpg\" alt=\"mapa-calakmul\" width=\"840\" height=\"600\" title=\"MExplor\"><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"Calakmul_mi_opinion\">Visit Calakmul<\/span><\/h2><p>How not to be enchanted by this Mayan site hidden in the jungle?<\/p><p>You can discover the Mayan site of Calakmul in complete freedom, climbing to the top of the pyramids and other structures, which is not the case with most other archaeological sites in Mexico!<\/p><p>It is an archaeological site little known, but of great importance. This is a great advantage at this time because there are very few visitors, which makes the place even more magical. On its busiest days, Calakmul welcomes about 100 people, imagine!<\/p><p>The big question is: is the site worth 5 hours one way (+ 5 hours return on the same day if you return to Campeche)? YES, without hesitation.<\/p><p>Visiting Calakmul is a unique experience that you must live during your trip to Mexico.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daeaf5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"daeaf5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to go to Calakmul?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c90be2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c90be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span id=\"Por_tu_cuenta\">On your own<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>The entrance to the Calakmul reserve is 4 hours from Campeche, 2 hours and 15 minutes from Bacalar and 40 minutes from Xpujil.<\/p><p>Then you have to calculate 1 hour more to reach the entrance of the archaeological site (driving at 30 km\/h).<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>BY CAR:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">From Campeche: Take Highway 261 south to Esc\u00e1rcega, and then Highway 186 to Chetumal. At km 95 (Conhuas), take the intersection to the south for 60 km. Important: when you pass through Esc\u00e1rcega, take the opportunity to fill your tank because there is no gas station until Xpujil.<\/span><\/li><li>From Bacalar: 2h15 via Mexico 186 and Villahermosa \u2013 Chetumal\/Mexico 186<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>By public transport<\/strong><\/p><p>To get to Calakmul by public transport, you have to take two things into account: you will have to do it in 2 days and get to Xpuijl first. There is no other.<\/p><ul><li>From Campeche: ADO bus from Campeche to Xpujil (takes 4h30, departure at 4:30pm), spend the night in Xpujil.<\/li><li>From Bacalar: there is an AU bus that leaves at 11:55 p.m. (from the ADO terminal) and arrives at 2:45 a.m. to Xpujil. It is direct, but the schedule is not practical at all. Another option is to take a bus or collectivo from Bacalar to Chetumal (40min) and then the ADO bus from Chetumal to Xpujil (takes 1h45, departures 6:30pm, 9pm, 10pm, or with AU at 12:55am)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Take a tour to Calakmul<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>From Campeche: You will find many tours from Campeche, private or more economic.<\/li><li>From Bacalar, Chetumal or Xpujil: There are also tours to Calakmul from Chetumal, Bacalar or Xpujil with pick up at your hotel.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1aca35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e1aca35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc64b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fc64b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to stay near Calakmul ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba1eb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ba1eb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hotels in Campeche<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef0f8b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef0f8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Hotel Rath:<\/strong> it is located in front of a park, near the La Pigua restaurant and the botanical garden. The hotel is simple, but the room is nice, with TV and air conditioning (a luxury!), and the staff is very friendly. From only 25 euros per night<\/li><li><strong>Casacadencia Colonial House:<\/strong> This is a spacious apartment in the center of Campeche that offers excellent value for money. With air conditioning, living room, kitchen, terrace, good wifi and breakfast included. Capacity for 2 to 4 people, from 85 euros per night<\/li><li><strong>Casa Don Gustavo Boutique Hotel:<\/strong> An elegant, fully restored 18th-century manor house on a pedestrian street in downtown Campeche. A clever mix of modernity and period decoration, comfortable rooms with air conditioning. Wifi, outdoor pool, jacuzzi and a very tasty a la carte breakfast await guests. From 139 euros!<\/li><\/ul><div>More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-1654644&amp;aid=7941288&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hotels in Campeche<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a0786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98a0786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hotels in Xpujil<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca2ea55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca2ea55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you visit Calakmul from or on the way to Bacalar, it is best to sleep in Xpujil.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hotel Chaac Calakmul<\/strong>: It is an excellent option for modest budgets in Xpujil. It is a small and simple hotel, but close to the ADO bus, the rooms are clean and have air conditioning (a luxury at this price!), and the owners are very friendly. From 18 euros per night<\/li><li><strong>Ecohabitat:<\/strong> a country house surrounded by vegetation, comfortable, very clean, with a very good reception. In the morning they bring you breakfast on the veranda, or if you prefer they prepare it for you to take away. From 52 euros per night<\/li><li>C<strong>asa Ka&#8217;an<\/strong>: 4 comfortable cabins with air conditioning, private terrace and right to kitchen. They are located in the middle of nature, surrounded by the jungle, close to the hiking trails. It is an ecological accommodation that works with solar energy and has several fruit trees. Breakfast is included in the price and the waste is used as fertilizer for the garden. If your budget is a bit higher, this is a great option to consider in Xpujil! From 85 euros<\/li><\/ul><div>More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-1652041&amp;aid=7941288&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hotels in Bacalar<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09c8a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d09c8a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calakmul entrance fees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0984ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0984ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p>The ruins of Calakmul are open daily from 8am to 5pm. 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tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1065\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20220502-WA0006-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35283\" alt=\"Diving\" title=\"MExplor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20220502-WA0006-1.jpg 1065w, https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20220502-WA0006-1-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20220502-WA0006-1-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mexplor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20220502-WA0006-1-600x567.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mexplor.co\/es\/puerto-morelos-photos\/\">\n\t\t\t\tPuerto Morelos 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elementor-size-default\">Book your trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6ff6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e6ff6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you ready to book your trip?\u00a0 .Here are the websites you can use to book your trip, get inspired with the best things to do in your destinations and travel smarter.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100147432-14052733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kiwi.com<\/a>\u2013 A great website to book your flights. It has good airfares but you need to search regulaly as the prices are constantly changing<\/li><li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-1654644&amp;aid=7941288&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-linkid=\"16928\" data-nojs=\"false\">Booking.com<\/a> \u2013 The best website to book your accommodation, you can book and cancel free up until a certain point, especially when your plans are forever changing. It\u2019s easy to use and has one of the widest selections.\u00a0<\/li><li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Airbnb Discount\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3eg5wdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-linkid=\"16926\" data-nojs=\"false\">Airbnb<\/a> \u2013 You can get some really nice places to stay here. If you don\u2019t have an account and you <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Airbnb Discount\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3eg5wdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-linkid=\"16926\" data-nojs=\"false\">click on this link<\/a>\u00a0then you will get $36 off your first booking.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100147432-14553507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel.com<\/a> &#8211; Huge choice of hotels with\u00a0 free cancellation up until a certain point. It\u2019s easy to use and has one of the widest selections.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/search?cid=1881071&amp;hl=en&amp;city=5954&amp;pcs=2&amp;checkin=2022-04-19&amp;checkout=2022-04-20&amp;Rooms=1&amp;NumberofAdults=1&amp;NumberofChildren=0&amp;adults=1&amp;children=0&amp;los=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Agoda<\/a> \u2013 Agoda is very good if you are searching hotels, resorts, houses. They always have attractive promotions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pjtra.com\/t\/TUJGRU1FS0JHRU1KSUZCRkhLTU5H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Xcaret Group<\/a> \u2013 Xcaret Group is the most famous theme park in the Riviera Maya. If you visit Cancun, check their prices here to get good discounts.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00029454&amp;uid=U00103483&amp;mcid=58086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Viator<\/a> \u2013 If you need to find inspiration about things to do in Cozumel, check on Viator to see the tours they offer for diving and other activities<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100147432-13916289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rental Cars<\/a> \u2013 Looking to rent a. car while you are away? I always book through Rental Cars as they do a search of all of the big sites and find the best deals.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yacht-rent.com\/extra-discounts?tracking=5ef93b84e7596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yacht Rental<\/a> \u2013 If you are thinking of spending time in a paradise beach destination with friends or family, this is a good option to enjoy the beach life.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sailingeurope.com\/11433962.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sailing Trip<\/a> \u2013 For cruising holidays, book a sailing trip, they have many trip destinations, lehghts and standing.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dive-the-world.com\/search_results_lvb.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dive the World<\/a> \u2013 If you are a diver, book a diving trip with them. 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