Surrounded by tropical jungle, among rivers and a vast quantity of wildlife, a city that has a brotherhood with the Republic of Cuba can be found.
Its name was given thanks to the river that crosses through its municipality and that has helped bring life consistently to the region.
Candelaria can be found on the state of Campeche and it is part of the Yucatán Peninsula, considered to be the door to the Mayan world, very close to the border between México and Guatemala.
The boat rides by the river are trips 40 km in length, with 60 torrents of water, an ideal setting to practice aquatic sports and safaris that invite you to admire nature.
The ethnic groups that found a home here where the Choles and the Chontales, who left more than 30 archeological sites, making an emphasis on the ceremonial ruins of El Naranjo and Peje Lagarto.
The culture of the place is directly connected with water and the tropical forests, so you will always listen to the yowls of the Guatemalan Black Howler and many songs of birds that, at an opportune moment, musically paint
the days of the jungle.
If you are patient and observant and you get lucky, you will be able to contemplate a few deer ruminating placidly among the trees, woodpeckers patching up their houses, and one or two manatees rising to the surface of the dim waters for a mouthful of air.
The gastronomy is rich in seafood, making sea bass, carp, sabalo, macahuil, and tenhuayaca the specialties of the house; enjoy them fresh from the sea, with garlic mojo (a spice), fried or seasoned with chili, you decide.
It is important to highlight that fishing for sport can also be done in different tournaments during Easter, so, if you ever visit us during this week, you will surely see the endangered swordfish, taken out of the sea, admired and weighed, only to be returned to the ocean.
Remember to dress comfortably, protect yourself from the sun, and keep yourself hydrated and use mosquito repellent.
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explore the Salto Grande Municipal Park, with a surface of 1500 hectares, where you will find waterfalls, ponds and streams, in which you will be able to take a refreshing swim.
In the central part of the park, you will enjoy waterfalls and rapids, ideal for the adventurer that needs adrenaline flowing through its veins.
Besides the beautiful park, you will also find a series of skywalks with suspended bridges where you will be able to observe the majestic landscapes and the extensive fauna that inhabits this place.
Remember to visit the archeological site called El Tigre, known also as Itzamkánac; it was one of the most powerful Mayan capitals, besides being one of the biggest and most relevant commercial canals of the culture.
The legend says that Hernán Cortés visited Itzamkánac in his way to Guatemala, and in this zone, executed Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor.
In here, you will find a ceremonial plaza with 2 altars in the center and three pyramid bases.
Another unmissable natural attraction is Candelaria, which highlights a great beauty, being the Pedro Baranda springs.
The crystalline waters that emanate from this site is rain that originally fell through the Guatemala mountain chain and that has traveled hundreds of miles through subterraneous rivers until reaching the springs.
Across this magnificent natural wonder, you can travel a wetland of 200 hectares, rich in flora and fauna.
Things to see and do
eco-tourism, fishing for sport, sailing, aquatic skiing, jet skiing, swimming, archeological diving, hiking, safaris, camping, gastronomy, hot springs, soccer, trips and tournaments.
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