There are many Mayan historic sites that are easily accessible from the town of Campeche. We hopped on a van to tour Calakmul and Balamku which are southeast of the town for a long day trip.
Calakmul is located in a lush tropical forest. For about 12 centuries ending in 1000 AD, Calakmul grew to be a major urban center. Over 1,000 major structures have been uncovered so far.
Balamku is a smaller site a bit north and to the west of Calakmul.
Calakmul is located in a lush tropical forest. For about 12 centuries ending in 1000 AD, Calakmul grew to be a major urban center. Over 1,000 major structures have been uncovered so far.
After climbing to the top of the pyramids, the view from the top is breath-taking, looking across a sea of green.
Balamku is a smaller site a bit north and to the west of Calakmul.
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