There are so numerous different types of birds to spot and enjoy on the Yucatan Peninsula and which is a hard decision to come up with which place to go to be able to surely take pleasure in living paradise.
Hiking trips are considered to be one of the ideal ways to be able to arrive to the more obscure areas and are led by tour guides that can offer you valuable insight into the species that you are viewing on the bird watching tour.

Because of its ideal location, the Yucatan Peninsula is considered to be one of the most famous birding areas all over the world. Because it is engulfed by the Gulf of Mexico one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other side, and the Yucatan Channel on the northern coast that makes the climate and surroundings perfect; it simply is ideal for our flying friends.

In this mix of ocean and jungle, you can see over 546 different species of birds living here, with the Mayan ruins all too often giving a home for the more gentle species of birds. Aside from the protected areas all around the Mayan ruins, there are a couple of significant biosphere reserves in the Yucatan. Sian Ka'an which is the 3rd largest protected area in Mexico and the Rio Lagartos in the northwestern area. In Sian Ka'an, you will be able to see over 300 species of birds within the area of lagoons, islands, dunes and wetland areas.

The tour departs from the Playa del Carmen, Cancun or the Riviera Maya every day of the week. Visitors are offered with two options: either the whole day in the Rio Lagartos Reserve or a half-day in the Rio Lagartos Reserve. In both tours, there is an expert guide who will accompany the visitors and they are very familiar with the bird species and also with the geographical area of the site.



The Rio Lagartos Reserve tour begins in the morning immediately right after leaving the hotel, riding by automobile to the beginning of the Peten Tucha trail, based near the Rio Lagartos village; and it is where the trek into the jungle starts. Several of the species of birds found here are the Laughing Falcon, Yucatan Jay, Vermilion Flycatcher, and Crested Caraca.

There are two climates that you will come to experience in the Rio Lagartos wetlands region on your bird watching tour: the Yucatan's dry forest and the Mexican mangroves. There are no less than 10 various kinds of vegetation enclosed inside the Rio Lagartos Reserve; these differ in height from mere centimeters to over 10 meters in height. The small island areas made up of small tightly growing types of trees nearby springs have the most variety in floral species. The all day tour includes fees, birding guides, boat tour, and lunch and pick up at the end of the day to return to your hotel.



Going for a half day tour is in Sian Ka'an, over thirteen million acres of area, measuring about 120 kilometers in length from south to north along the Caribbean coastline. The tour will start at 5 in the morning and with a pick up from the hotel, visitors will ride a car to the Muyil entrance of the reserve. The large core zones in the reserve are set up to facilitate scientific research and limit the building of cities or villages to preserve the heritage of the preserve. The name of the preserve itself means 'where the sky is born'.

In this great diversity of aquatic wetlands, the brown pelican, roseate spoonbill and Yucatan woodpecker are among the species of birds that are to be found in the said area and the tri colored heron are some of the exceptional birds spotted here. With the bird watching tour, you will not only gain an experience of a lifetime but as well as the photos of a lifetime. Mexico's Mayan ruins are forgotten only by humans, yet are full of life with the birds and wonderful sceneries that this lovely paradise holds. For something completely different, a bird watching tour of the Mayan area is nothing less than breathtaking.

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The Tikal ruins lay north of Guatemala City, which is known to be a cultural Mecca of ancient times.



The great dynasties of Tikal consist of some of the most well known kings and numerous queens at the same time.

In the year 1979, Tikal National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for the countless offerings that it shared to the world. The Tikal ruins must be on your list of places to visit in the Mayan territory because of the best reasons such as technology, the significant architecture and the great atmosphere.

During the ancient times, Tikal was made the capital of a conquered area where in it rose and became one of the largest urban areas that ever existed in the vast Mayan civilizations. Though there are still many ancient mysteries that remain in Tikal, it has been said that Tikal is the best known as well as the best understood of all the Mayan cities.

Among the biggest of the sites that have been significantly explored by archeologist is Tikal; considered the heart of the Mayan civilization in what are the Pre-Columbian times. Amongst the many ancient Mayans that existed, Tikal was known to be the most powerful and oftentimes visited. The most amazing that you will see in the Maya areas is the style of the architecture, dating back to nearly the fourth century BC.

Between 200 and 900 AD which was referred to as the Classic period of the Mayan Civilizations, was the time that Tikal was said to have attained the pinnacle of its victory. Tikal factually dominated the Mayan Society during this seven hundred year reign. They were a force to be believed with in military might, in financial growth, and in political structure. There is well-known proof that representatives from Tikal interacted with other areas all around ancient Meso-America, nevertheless far away as Teotihuacan; a flourishing urban center that endured in the far-off Valley of Mexico.



Tikal was conquered by that metropolis at around 4 AD. The conquest by Teotihuacan appears to show the beginning of the end, considering the fact that no major new monuments were made following this time, and a lot of what were their influential and precious palaces were destroyed.

Tikal is the best explored and the most well documented of all the Maya cities to inhabit the lowlands. There is a long, amazing list of tombs, rulers and Mayan temples that populate the area. No Mayan trip is complete without having a visit to the Tikal ruins to discover again the palaces and temples that have seen centuries of usage and hundreds of years of pursuit.



Duende Tours is greatly proud to offer you the opportunity to explore the amazing area and to unravel the majestic and so as the mystery that the ruins of Tikal have to offer you. Aside from that, the neighboring countryside will display its own magic and outdoor adventures. Try to see the beauty of the Tikal ruins when in Mayan country.

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Those who take time to visit the Palenque ruins will simply enjoy the amazing Mayan ruins and wonderful architectural beauties as it brings a non-stop trip through history and culture.

For those who would like to experience history as well as some sunshine, the Palenque ruins which are about 650 kilometers from the beaches and white sands of the Riviera Maya and somewhat off the beaten path still makes a reasonable overnight trip.

Once you arrive at Palenque, be sure to allocate adequate time to see all that the area holds for you. Less than a full day and you will see next to nothing, so great are the number of attractions in Palenque.

The moment you arrive in the exotic area of the Mayan ruins, you will surely be captivated and become excited to explore the jungles, mountains and a number of caves. You will certainly be amazed of the wide array of wildlife and birds as you explore the rich history and magnificent buildings that the Palenque ruins hold for you.

Palenque-Mask

Situated amongst the foothills of the Tumbala, the mountains provide you a spectacular landscape of a relatively infinite variety of green that flows just like a verdant river all the way to the gulf.
The Usamacinta River was important to the Mayans who lived there given that it was their main source of life, even today and centuries later.

The ruins of Palenque are regarded as a high-canopy jungle. The landscape is awe-inspiring just as the Palenque ruins do. You will be enveloped in a sense of wonder and peace that the landscape provides as you move among the ancient Mayan temples. The trees provide a canopy that protects you from the sun, having a spectacular setting.

Palenque-Temple-of-Inscriptions

Staying in Palenque for the entire day, for that matter, even organizing a 2nd day is going to be your response regardless of what time of the year you choose for your visit.

Among the most spectacular sights-and sites-that you will see in Palenque is the Temple of Inscriptions.Entombed here is Pakal the Great. Renowned as the greatest and most mighty ruler that the Palenque ever had, Pakal compelled the temple to be built after he had passed out of the world. The pyramid steps lay unseen for many hundred years, found in the mid 1800's, but it was not until 1952 that Alberto Ruz solved the mystery of the staircase that led down into the tomb.

To visit this part of the Temple of Inscriptions, special permission is required, however when or if you get it you'll be significantly touched by your visit here. Palenque is somewhat literally, ample to entice you to know more pertaining to the Mayan civilization, and to see regularly in an effort to discover the countless mysteries that linger there.



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