Calakmul stands for “two neighbor pyramids”. Located in the deep jungle of Campeche, this ancient location has remarkable structures and vestiges of the Mayan Civilization among its prominent pyramids.
This archeological site is particularly distinguished by its steles, carefully placed in front of the pyramids’ facade and staircases. These towering structures are themselves a document which contain the history of the city, enabling the venture and understanding of the development of the great Mayan culture.
The importance of the Mayan city of Calakmul has earned it the designation of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. If you are looking for a deeper view and understanding of the Mayan Culture and its cosmogony, this major archeological site is one you have to visit.
Wejoytrip recommends visit and admire the spectacular steles from this archeological complex. The biosphere from Calakmul is considered to be the second biggest lung of the continent; in this vast jungle you can find majestic specimens of cats such as jaguars, tigrillos, cougars, leoncillos and ocelots; a wide variety of mammals like tapirs, monkeys and anteaters, among a vast number of wild orchid species.
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