Native Trails MyTrails 2026 59 Campeche 32 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. 33 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. 34 Quesos Palmira – Traditional Cheeses of Campeche Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy At the family-run Quesos Palmira dairy, you gain insight into the artisanal production of regional milk products. Fresh cow’s milk is transformed into specialties such as the spreadable Queso Crema Palmira and the creamy Queso Doble Crema, alongside butter, cream, and eggs. During the late-morning visit, you learn about the production process and local cheese-making traditions. The experience concludes with a small tasting buffet where the products are sampled together with fresh mangoes, nance fruit, honey, and fresh cheese served with different chili varieties. 35 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. 36 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. 37 Visit of Becán Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium The ruins of Becán in the state of Campeche show the oldest architectural defense system in Mexico. In the middle of the jungle you visit these interesting ruins, including the palace, in which the well-preserved mask of the sun god Kinichna has been discovered. The interior rooms are without light; the darkness and isolation probably served religious purposes.
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