HomeProtected Areas
Calakmul
Campeche
About Calakmul
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. This area protects the largest expanse of tropical rainforest in Mexico. To walk the trails through the dense vegetation is to contemplate t...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Ejido Conhúas is 20 km from the entrance (few lodging, food and transportation services). The municipal capital, Xpujil, is 60 km away and has more services.
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Airport
Chetumal International Airport, Quintana Roo
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The road to the archeological site of Calakmul is on Federal Highway 186 at Km 97, where you will find the junction to the road that leads t...
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Transportation facilities
Private transportation. The entrance is on Federal Highway 186 at Km 97, where you will find the junction to the road that leads to the arch...
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Mobility within the protected area
Three interpretative trails: El Tapir, El Ramonal and the Dormitory of the monkeys at Km 38. It is mandatory to enter the trails accompanied...
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The road to the archeological site of Calakmul is on Federal Highway 186 at Km 97, where you will find the junction to the road that leads to the archeological site of Calakmul. The first access is the entrance to the Conhúas ejido at Km 15, then at Km 20 is the entrance to the ANP.
- Transportation facilities
Private transportation. The entrance is on Federal Highway 186 at Km 97, where you will find the junction to the road that leads to the archeological site of Calakmul. The first access is to the Conhúas ejido at Km 15, and at Km 20 is the entrance to the Protected Area.
- Mobility within the protected area
Three interpretative trails: El Tapir, El Ramonal and the Dormitory of the monkeys at Km 38. It is mandatory to enter the trails accompanied by a certified guide.
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Schedules
Every day from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$108.66 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Hot and high humidity
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Archaeological and historic sites
- Bird watching
- Environmental education and interpretation
Recommendations
- Summer can be a good time to visit the Protected Area because of the transition between the dry and rainy seasons. It is worth mentioning th...
- We recommend comfortable pants made of mosquito-proof fabric, long-sleeved shirt, hat, sunglasses, comfortable shoes with non-skid soles.
Services
Services within the PA
Information modules
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
None
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
None
Nearest locality to the PA
Ejido Conhúas is 20 km from the entrance (few lodging, food and transportation services). The municipal capital, Xpujil, is 60 km away and h...
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$108.66 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Calakmul
Interesting facts
Calakmul is one of the sites with the greatest number of ungulate species, that is, hoofed animals. Calakmul includes large flooded jungle...
Attractions
It is the heart of the Maya Forest and one of the best preserved refuges for the jaguar. Some tourists have been able to observe jaguars or ...
Representative species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central American Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa),...
You can see more representative species of Calakmul on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central American Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata), Chicle tree (Manilkara zapota), Ramon tree (Brosimum alicastrum), Copperwood (Bursera simaruba), Blackwood (Haematoxylum campechianum), Black Poisonwood (Metopium brownei)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Double-wheeled vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Natural Protected Area. Tourist service providers must register at the entrance...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Double-wheeled vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Natural Protected Area. Tourist service providers must register at the entrance to the Protected Area.
2. Carry official and valid identification of the certified guide at all times.
3. Transportation in private cars will be for a maximum of 4 people, keeping a safe distance between them, in accordance with the provisions established by the state health authority.
4. All service providers must be aware of the norms established by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism of the Federation and the States.
5. The vehicles for the provision of tourist services must be authorized by CONANP. .
6. Transportation with tourist service providers will be at 50% of their maximum capacity, keeping the safety distance according to what is established by the sanitary authorities.
7. Submit to the CBR Management a sanitary contingency management plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
8. Failure to comply with these regulations will be cause for sanctions according to what is established in the permits and authorizations of CONANP, LGEEPA, Secretary of Health and other applications that may be warranted.
Contact
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PA office address
Calle Puerto Rico S/N Colonia Fundadores, in front of the Municipal Cemetery, Xpujil, Calakmul Campeche. C.P. 24640.
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Phone
Without information
