Bacalar: Wild Calakmul As It Should Be | Climb, Hike & Bats

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About this activity

Calakmul is remote: that's why it is extraordinary and that's why solving it yourself is complicated. Forget renting a car, looking for a guide, or the long return. Choose your experience, where we pick you up, and book: your day is sorted.

Travel to the World Heritage site of Calakmul, a Mayan city surrounded by protected jungle, with a professional guide; we handle transportation and logistics.

Three clear options, no fine print: Archaeological Zone Only; Ruins + Jungle Walk; or Ruins + Walk + Bat Cave (3+ million bats at sunset).

Pickup in Bacalar, Xpujil, Chetumal, and Xul-Ha; delivery to another point at no extra cost.

Price focused on the essentials: transport, guide, and activities, no extras. Tickets are paid separately on site; we tell you before you book, hiding nothing.

It is a long day; with Bat Cave it extends until sunset. Wildlife is not guaranteed.

Without guessing what it includes. No puzzles. Without unnecessary extras.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: CALAKMUL & BACALAR ACTIVITIES

Ages: Infants (2–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In Option 3: Tour of the ruins, Jungle walk and Visit to the Bat Cave
Included: Pickup and drop-off
Included: Door-to-door transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: In Option 2: Guided tour of the Ruins and guided walk in the jungle.
Included: In option 1: Guided Tour in the Archaeological Zone

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Payment to the Maya People of Conhuas
Not included: Entrance fees: Payment to the Calakmul Reserve
Not included: Entrance fees: Payment to the Calakmul Archaeological Zone
Not included: Tips, this is optional.
Not included: Using Action Cameras and video footage, this is optional.

Itinerary

Calakmul Archaeological Zone

12 hours Admission not included

We begin the pick-up and then we head towards the Calakmul Reserve, the trip is 3 hours.

Once in the reserve we will have a scenic drive through the low tropical jungle for approximately 1.5 hours and will only stop briefly in case of wildlife sightings.

After crossing the jungle we will explore the Archaeological Zone of Calakmul Mixed Heritage of Humanity according to UNESCO. We explore the areas open to visitors, such as the civic and ceremonial center, the tallest structures over 50 meters high, the solar observatory of equinoxes and solstices, among other multiple uses. Many of the buildings can be climbed, so it is still possible to see the view that previously only the kings and most powerful of the city could see. During the walk you will be accompanied by a guide who will share information related to this world-renowned park that was once the most feared and glorified Mayan settlement.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Diosa Del Agua
Puerta Del Cielo Hotel Origen
Hotel Ek Chuah
Casa Chetumal Hotel
Hotel Bacalar
Apartamentos Xul-Ha
Ocean Riviera Paradise
La Kinta Hotel
Hotel Pejelagarto
Casa Hormiga
Hotel Naomi
Hotel Magico Ichkabal

and 43 more pickup points

Please wait 10 minutes in the lobby or outside the hotel or Airbnb.

The Driver or Guide will pick you up in the lobby or at the entrance of the Hotel.

We will previously send you the type of service vehicle and the names of the staff who will be with you during the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mild or severe allergies to animals, pollen, or insects.
Not recommended for travelers with recent surgeries.
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk long distances

Options

Option 1 Only Ruins

Tour only through the Ruins: Calakmul archaeological zone with professional guide and round-trip transportation. Does not include trail or bat cave.

Pickup included
Opt.3 Ruin + Jungle + Bats

3 activities on a Tour: Calakmul Ruins with professional guide, jungle hike, and Bat Cave experience at sunset

Pickup included
Option 2 Ruins & Trail

Ruins and Trail in the Jungle: Ruins of Calakmul with professional guide and guided jungle trail walk. Does not include Bat Cave

Pickup included