The Yucatan peninsula is one
of the richest regions in the world regarding natural beauty,
archaeological and historical sites. Culturally speaking,
the Yucatan has an interesting identity given interaction
with Caribbean cultures, Mexican and Mayan roots.
This itinerary takes you to
the main zones of the peninsula, starting with the northern
zone where there are many Mayan villages, old sisal plantations,
underground rivers and colonial cities; continuing westwards
towards Campeche, an historical important port surrounded
by walls wich suffered many pirate attacks in the colonial
period; it is also renowned for its gastronomic delicacies.
The tour continues southwards to the biggest ecological reserve
in Mexico, Calakmul; that together with the adjoined Mayan
reserve in Guatemala, make up the largest tropical rainforest
reserve after the Amazon. You will visit many archaeological
sites such as Chicanna, Kohunlich and Becan, hidden in the
middle of this impressive tropical forest. Finally, you will
visit the ecological sanctuaries and amazing beaches of the
Caribbean, an ideal location for rest, enjoy the nature or
practice all kinds of water sports.