Native Trails MyTrails 2026 58 Campeche Don’t neglect to have a look at the back of the building, where cavities mark the openings of chultunes – cisterns that served the Mayas to store rain water. 26 Follow a Mennonite through Colonia Trinidad Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Easy Visit the local dairy and cheese factory as well as other traditional workshops in Colonia Trinidad. The Mennonites, a Protestant free church, have their origin in 16th century Europe. Suppression and persecution induced them to also take refuge in Mexico from the early 20th century. Plautdietsch (Mennonite Low German) is a common language in the community up to our times. The people wear plain and mostly conservative clothing to direct the attention from the person to the faith. Take the opportunity to talk with some members of the community. 27 Visit of the “military” hacienda of San Luis Carpizo Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The about 200-hectare (c. 500-acre) estate of Don José María Carpizo once was highly important for the region because of its fertile soil and the large agricultural production. The main buildings in neoclassic style of the hacienda were restored true to the original and today accommodate a navy school. 28 Turtle breeding station Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The animal rights activists of Champotón, along with the surrounding municipalities’ authorities are making big efforts to preserve the hawksbill sea turtles on the Gulf of Mexico. Each year, more than 13,000 of these reptiles come to deposit their eggs to the beach of Punta Xen, where they are given help and special protection to preserve the species: the nests are taken to a sheltered beach area where they are re-buried. The hatchlings remain in protection against predators through the night and are taken to the beach the next day. 29 Costa del Sol Beach Club Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Enjoy a short break on the Gulf of Mexico at the rustic Costa del Sol Beach Club. You can make yourself comfortable on a lounger in shady open palapas huts or find likeminded people for a game of beach volleyball. If you don't want to venture into the sea, there is a small pool to cool off in. We also recommend a short walk along the white sandy beaches. Refresh yourself with a cool drink at the beach bar or enjoy typical Mexican dishes such as ceviche, fried fish or seafood salad in the small restaurant. The Costa del Sol Beach Club is an ideal stop for relaxing hours in nature. 30 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. 31 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.
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