Native Trails MyTrails 2025 53 Campeche 32 Visit to Cenote Miguel Colorado Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium The Cenote Miguel Colorado in Campeche is an impressive open cenote, 250 meters in diameter, surrounded by dense lowland rainforest. Its steep rock walls are covered with bromeliads, Encyclia orchids, and wild vanilla vines. Along the shores, mahogany trees and the rare chicozapote grow. In the treetops, howler and spider monkeys swing through the branches, while colorful motmots, swallow-tailed kites, and green parrots glide over the water. Turtles can be seen in the calm waters. The clear, deep blue cenote is perfect for swimming and kayaking, offering an unforgettable experience in untouched nature. 33 Visit of the museum of Isla Aguada Duration: 00:30 h · Level: Easy Visit of the lighthouse museum “Faro Museo de la Isla Aguada.” The old lighthouse is architectonically very interesting, and offers a fascinating survey of the Isla Aguada, the open sea, and the adjacent lagoon. The alternating traveling exhibitions in the first floor testify to the interest the peaceful community has in culture and history, as does the small communal library in the second floor of the lighthouse. 34 Boat trip to the dolphins of the Isla Aguada Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy With the Gulf Stream, great numbers of dolphins of various species enter the Términos lagoon of the Isla Aguada to use it as a mating, feeding and resting place. The islands further are the habitat of many bird species such as ibis and roseate spoonbills. During a boat trip round the Isla de Pájaros, you will experience this impressive birds’ paradise as well as the playful mammals in their element. 35 Research and science park El Tormento Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium The research and technology transfer centre El Tormento near the city of Escárcega deals with the afforestation of forest areas. In addition to a total area of 1,400 hectares (3,460-acre) of original tropical forest, another 50 hectares (124-acre) have been reforested since 1963. Students and interns get to know the diverse ecosystems of the Yucatán peninsula, analyze and document the plant and animal diversity and thus contribute to the protection and conservation of this unique ecosystem. An orchid garden with a collection of more than 150 species is also part of the project. During a tour you will learn interesting facts about the important measures to strengthen the rainforests. 36 Visit to the Balamkú archaeological zone Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium The archaeological zone of Balamkú (temple of the jaguar) was first rediscovered in 1990. It is located in a concealed position in the almost impenetrable jungle of the Balamkú region on the Yucatán peninsula and is particularly because of the Temple of the Friezes. Located at the rear of the zone, you will find an overbuilt, 20 m frieze made from modeled and painted molding. Even the original red color has been well retained. The perfectly preserved work is unique and shows mythological designs of the Mayan world, depicting their kings as well as snakes, jaguars and giant frogs. 37 Bat Cave Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium Through the wreckage of an old limestone cave, you’ll find access to the “Bat Cave”, which is the habitat to an estimated number of five million bats. At nightfall, the mammals leave their resting places and embark on their search for food, guided by echolocation. From the edge of the cenote, you can experience the special moment when a myriad of swarms spiral out from the depths and conquer the sky of Campeche like a whirling eruption from the bottom of the earth, over your head. It is certainly a breathtaking spectacle.
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