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Tour to Calakmul and Balamkú. From Campeche 20% OFF
Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
$644.60
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Overview
The Calakmul and Balamkú tour from Campeche offers a unique journey through the heart of ancient Mayan civilization. This 15-hour adventure immerses you in rich history and stunning natural beauty, guided by friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- 🌿 Visit Calakmul, the most significant political center of the Mayan Classic, showcasing impressive urban planning and ceremonial squares.
- 🏛️ Explore the archaeological wonders of Balamkú, famous for its unique stucco frieze depicting the dynastic cycle and solar themes.
- 🗺️ Enjoy convenient pickup included in the tour, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from an experienced English-speaking tour guide who provides in-depth insights into the history and significance of the sites.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious box lunch for breakfast and a hearty lunch included in the tour package, keeping you energized throughout the day.
- 🚐 Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, making your journey to these ancient sites enjoyable and pleasant.
- 💧 Stay hydrated with bottled water provided during the tour, ensuring you remain refreshed as you explore.
- 🧳 Enjoy travel insurance included for peace of mind during your adventure.
- 💵 Gratuities for guides and drivers are appreciated but not included in the service, allowing you to reward exceptional service.
- 👶 Infants must sit on an adult's lap, ensuring safety and comfort for all travelers.
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Tour to Calakmul and Balamkú. From Campeche
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 15 hours
- Entrances to archaeological sites
- Box Lunch for breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Traveler's insurance
- Bottled water
- Tips to guides or drivers
- No service not clearly specified in services included
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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.
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Balamku Archaeological ZoneIn 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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Tour to Calakmul and Balamkú. From Campeche 20% OFF
Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
$644.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!