Tour to Calakmul and Balamkú. From Campeche
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About This Tour in Campeche
Why Visit Campeche?
Campeche, Mexico offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Campeche provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Campeche
You can reach Campeche, Mexico by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Traveler's insurance
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Box Lunch for breakfast
- Entrances to archaeological sites
What's Not Included
- No service not clearly specified in services included
- Tips to guides or drivers
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Calakmul was discovered in the early 30s of... 4 hours
Calakmul was discovered in the early 30s of the last century, but it is until the 1980s that systematic research allows us to discover the essence of this city as one of the most important of the Mayan Classic. The most recent research has concluded that Calakmul is the most important city of the Mayan Classic and together with Tikal and Palenque headed the political organization of the highlands. Hieroglyphic studies have noticed a history of wars between Calakmul and Tikal for nearly a century of history, which speaks of the political rivalry of these cities. There is a unique urban planning, with large ceremonial squares and residential complexes. It is also the site where the largest number of stees have been found in the Mayan area, many of them from the Late Preclassic period (400 a.C.). These are the main subject of epigraphic and iconographic study.
In Balamkú there is a stucco frieze modeled... 4 hours
In Balamkú there is a stucco frieze modeled and painted unique in the Mayan area, which was elaborated between 550 and 600 d.C. In the frieze you can see 4 ascent scenes alternated with three jaguars. Each comprises an animal with its head turned back, sitting on the front slit of an Earth Monster mask; his mouth, gives way to a king on his throne. In addition to illustrating in detail the opposite and complementary aspects of the underworld, the whole shows that the dynastic cycle is equated to the solar cycle. In this conception, the accession to the throne is illustrated by the king coming out of the jaws of the terrestrial monster, as the Sun rises from the mouth of the Earth; the king's death is seen as a sunset, when it falls into the mouth of the Earth Monster. Main chronological location: Classic, 300 to 1000 d. C.
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