Oxkintok and calcehtok caves

All day. Includes lunch.

Today, on our way, we soon find ourselves climbing the only hills found in the peninsula, jokingly nicknamed the "YUCATECAN ALPS". Once over the top we head directly for the impressive site of Oxkintok, nestled in the Puuc hills and recently restored by a team of Spanish archaeologists who found ample evidence during their four year project to confirm Oxkintok as an important ceremonial center. A fine example of early Puuc-style architecture, its name means "Three Flint Suns" or "Three Day Flint".

The second half of our adventure will lead us to the imposing Calcehtok Caves. They served as shelter for the Mayan people during the "Caste War". You will find ample evidence of their dwelling there, besides stalactites and stalagmites whose weird formations remind us of familiar patterns of animals and plants.

Our complete tour program:

• Celestún Inlet
• Uxmál and Kabáh
• Haciendas and Cenotes
• Offshore Fishing
• Palmar Lighthouse and Salt Flats
• Real de Salinas
• Moonlight Safari
• Birds of Celestún
• Hummocks and Cenote
• Kayaking
• Oxkintok and Calcehtok
• Dzibilchaltún and Mérida
• Bicycle tour