Reserva de la Biósfera Calakmul

National park · Calakmul

Reserva de la Biósfera Calakmul

National park · Calakmul

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Campeche, Mexico

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Ancient Mayan city with pyramids in lush jungle, wildlife  

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Explore Calakmul, Mexico in 'Walk With T+L'

"Calakmul is an ancient Mayan city located in the Campeche jungle at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is the largest protected forest reserve in Mexico and is an underrated attraction. The city comprises various stone pyramids and other structures, emitting mystical energy similar to other ancient Mayan sites like Chichen Itza, but it is about 1,000 years older. It is described as much more than just an archaeological site, with trails for exploring nature and culture, and is a paradise for birdwatchers. Calakmul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aiding in the understanding of Mayan culture." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Everybody EatsApple

Google
I drove from Merida to this place twice, and each time I felt the 6 hours of driving was totally worth it. You get to see the pyramid at a close distance, touch it, and climb up to the top. The 30-minute drive from the entrance to the pyramid gives you a jungle feeling - it's so immersive. Highly recommend!

Bine Platiša

Google
Really awesome place, we went with a tour from Xpujil. You could really easily drive to the jungle on your own since the road is very good. But taking a tour/guide can really enhance the experience because they can take you also inside the jungle to see some animals like crocodiles, monkeys, birds, spiders,... Doing this on your own could be a bit hard and dangerous. But if you are just for the ruins it can be easily done on your own.

Jose Javier Marsal Gil

Google
A great experience. This site is not as commercial as the others. Great to walk from ruin to ruin and experience the whole history. Also the surrounding area is beautiful. I actually got somewhat lost in the jungle, so careful where you go. Worth a day visit. Peace and serene. Also not too crowded.

Leo 361

Google
Definitely the best Maya place we’ve been to in Yucatán ! 10 times better than the likes of Uxmal or Chichén Itzá ! A little far away - that’s true - but only costs half the price of the others mentioned AND you can climb every building feeling like a god on top of the jungle

JC Erba

Google
A bit far and a long drive but it's well worth it. Beautiful and well restored archeological site, plenty of wildlife, highly recommended to drive early. We got in around 6pm and even saw a few deers on the road. Cool cool cool!

Karen Fontecha

Google
One of the best experience you can have in your life ! Go with a guide, so you can explore a little bit of the jungle. You have to arrive there very early so you have time for the whole experience

Giorgio Huawei

Google
Spectacular. It's a long trip to get there but totally worth it. No crowds like many of the more famous sites such as Chichen Itza but equally amazing in terms of structures. Best place to stay is probably the small town of Xpujil which is about one and a half hours away. Avoid staying in Escárcega which is not a particularly safe place.

Bjorn Troch

Google
One of the highest Maya temples in Mexico located in the middle of the jungle! Absolutely worth the drive of 63 km on a jungle road to get there. Barely any tourists so pure joy to explore the magnificent temples. A must visit I'd say. 😉