Tulum Trip Overview
The archaeological site of Muyil is located in the northern part of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve. This ancient Mayan trading post is the perfect place to enjoy astounding Mayan temples such as the 17 meters (57 ft) building known as El Castillo in the incredibly diverse semi-deciduous forest of Sian Ka’an. From the archaeological site you will take an interpretive trail towards the tallest observation point of Sian Ka’an to admire the exuberant vegetation of the jungle and the fresh water wetlands. Once you reach the Muyil lagoon, you will take a boat across two lagoons connected by an artificial canal that has been in use for many centuries. Xlapak is the name of the building at the beginning of the lazy river and the start of an incredible floating experience in crystal clear pluvial water on its way to the Caribbean ocean. You will float for over 30 minutes surrounded by mangroves, orchids, bromeliads. A delicious vegetarian picnic with seasonal fruits is included in the tour.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Tulum, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Archaeology Tours
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The archaeological site of Muyil is located in the northern part of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve. This ancient Mayan trading post is the perfect place to enjoy astounding Mayan temples such as the 17 meters (57 ft) building known as El Castillo in the incredibly diverse semi-deciduous forest of Sian Ka’an. From the archaeological site you will take an interpretive trail towards the tallest observation point of Sian Ka’an to admire the exuberant vegetation of the jungle and the fresh water wetlands. Once you reach the Muyil lagoon, you will take a boat across two lagoons connected by an artificial canal that has been in use for many centuries. Xlapak is the name of the building at the beginning of the lazy river and the start of an incredible floating experience in crystal clear pluvial water on its way to the Caribbean ocean. You will float for over 30 minutes surrounded by mangroves, orchids, bromeliads. A delicious vegetarian picnic with seasonal fruits is included in the tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Muyil, Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juarez Km 25, Chunyaxche 77710 Mexico
Explore the archeological site of Muyil still covered by the jungle and once an important trading post.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Sian Ka’an Mexico
Walk through an ecopath through the jungle, climb up a watch tower, explore the fresh water lagoons by boat, float in a lazy river
Duration: 3 hours
