Chenes Route. Portals to the Mayan underworld

Almost unknown Mayan temples, picturesque villages stopped in time and the impressive cave home of a Mayan princess enchanted by the power of ancient magic.

A trip to the heart of Campeche, a place where the soul of men and women of maize beats very strong and deep.

The region of the wells (che'e'en in mayan) is where the ancient Maya built portals to the underworld in each of their temples, eternal stone faces depicting the Lord of day and night: Itzamná, holder and guardian of the secrets of life and death.

Visiting: Archaeological sites of Hochob, Dzibilnocac, Tabasqueño and Tacob. Town of Hopelchén.

Pick up: 8:00 am.

Meeting point: Hotel lobby

Duration: 9 hrs.

 

Itinerary: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  1. Meeting in the hotel lobby.
  2. Departure to Hochob.
  3. Arrival to the archaeological zone of Hochob, example par excellence of the Chenes style, with its decorated facade representing faces of the Deity of creation.
  4. Transfer and visit to Dzibilnocac to see the vestiges of the recently restored main building.
  5. Visit to Tabasqueño whose Temple palace is in excellent state of conservation and is also an excellent example of Chenes architecture
  6. Panoramic tour of the town of Hopelchén.
  7. Time for lunch.
  8. Brief stop at the site of Tacob a very small but interesting site with a Palace and remains of decoration that alludes to the Mayan myth of creation.
  9. Return to Campeche.
  

Includes:

 

Transportation, certified tour guide, entrance fees and bottled water. Food is not included.

 

  
Recommended ages:

Children over 5 years old, adolescents, adults and seniors in good physical condition.

  

Recommendations:

 

 Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, cap or hat, sunscreen, bugs spray.  

Season: All year.

Frequency: Daily.

Languages: Spanish and English.