Discover the heart of the Mayan world and explore some of the most astonishing and better preserved archaeological sites on the region.

• Chichen Itzá — Get to know one of the most magnificent Mayan sites of the Yucatan, and a recently declared wonder of the world

• Chichen Itzá (Light and Sound) — Add a little magic to your visit with the light and sound show of the evenings.

• Uxmal and Kabah — Uxmal and Kabah offer extraordinary architectural styles, barely at 80 km from Mérida.

• Uxmal and Kabah (Light and Sound) — Get a different view and enjoy the Yucatecan mild nights

• Dzibilchaltun — Located at just 15 km north of Merida, this site is considered one of the most important civic and religious centers in the Mayan world

• Mayapan and Acanceh — Experience an interesting combination of ancient Maya pyramids, colonial churches, and modern Mayas, all on the same plaza!

• Oxkintok and Grutas de Calcehtok — An important ceremonial center located near of the second largest cave systems of Yucatán.

• Grutas de Loltun and Puuc route (Sayil, Labna, Xlapac) — Explore an extraordinary underground system which the Maya used for ceremonial purposes and also, get a better and less explored experience of the Puuc style.

• Izamal and Ek Balam — Visit a modern Maya city with its distinctive yellow and white buildings, and the impressive acropolis of one of the most powerful pre-hispanic cities

Overnight

• Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (4 days/3 nights) — Discover the ancient Mayan temples of Calakmul, in the heart of the biggest tropical forest reserve of Mexico

From Felipe Carrillo Puerto set your base to visit the the core of economic activities for the modern Mayan communities living in the state of Quintana Roo

Day Tours (from Felipe Carrillo Puerto)

• Señor – The Mayan Traditions — visit this community that preserves its Mayan believes mixed with the Colonial Catholic traditions, hosted by a local Mayan Guide

• Tihosuco – The Caste Wars — Meet one of the isolated communities that was created by some of the retreated rebels that fought against the Spaniards

• Kantemó Cave — Witness one of the most extraordinary nature spectacles in “the cave of the hanging serpents”, that also hosts thousands of bats

Overnight

• Felipe Carrillo Puerto Community Package (4 days/3 nights) — Includes all of the above activities plus transportation from Mérida

Yucatan offers a wide variety of wildlife watching and ecotourism experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wildest side of the Mayan world.

Day Tours

• Early morning birding (5-9 am) — give yourself a daily chance to spot of the magnificent species of the Yucatan and arrive in time for WILD9 morning sessions!

• Coastal birding (5 am-noon) — Visit the coast of Yucatan and watch for migrants, skimmers, several terns and many warblers in the mangrove.

• Birding in Celestún with local guides — Join local group of nature guides “Los Peregrinos” on an exciting birding tour through the diverse ecosystems of the Biosphere Reserve.

• Cenote Ox Watz — Enjoy swimming in the transparent fresh water at the beautiful Cenote Azul (blue cenote), managed by a Mayan community, only 56 miles from Merida.

Overnight

• Birding in Celestún with David Bacab (2 days/1 night) — Join David Bacab —arguably the best bird guide in Yucatán— and spot some of the highlight species of the region

• Cobá – Punta Laguna — Campamento Hidalgo (2 days/1 night) — Visit one of the most important and oldest Mayan sites, swim or kayak in a breathtaking lagoon and discover the ancient maya medicinal gardens…all in the same trip!

• Cenote Chuun Pich (2 days/1 night) — Visit six magnificent cenotes within the tropical forest of Northeastern Yucatan within the boundaries of a community-managed reserve

• Calakmul Wildlife (4 days / 3 nights) — Expanding over 800 000 has of tropical forest, Calakmul holds some important populations of flagship wildlife species such as jaguar, ocelot, white-lipped peccary or ornate hawk-eagle.

• Sian Ka’an Wildlife (4 days / 3 nights) — The key areas of this Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, offer many opportunities for wildlife watching and it is considered one of the best places to spot manatees.

Ever dreamed of joining a local conservation group in their field work? This is your opportunity to “get your hands dirty” and get shoulder to shoulder with some of the professionals that are working to protect Yucatan’s awesome natural diversity.

Overnight

• Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (4 days / 3 nights)— Meet the staff of Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan who will join us on this engaging trip to learn about the conservation history, challenges and successes with an amazing mix of natural areas and Ancient Maya sites.

• Sian’ Kaan Biosphere Reserve (4 days / 3 nights) — Staff members from Amigos de Sian Ka’an will join us for an overview of the conservation history and emerging strategies in marine and coastal management and land conservation easements.

• Celestún Biosphere Reserve ( 2 days / 1 night) — Learn from Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan staff about the work being done to maintain more than 123 000 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dune, dry-shrub forest, savannas and wetlands.