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8:10 Meet the guide tour in Tulum
The
tour begins at the ecological center where we have an introductory
discussion and view the coastal flora and fauna. The tour continues
by boat traversing the two northernmost, brackish lagoons. In
this area, we pass a small Mayan ruin and view up-close the mangrove
islands which are nesting areas for many of the birds found within
Sian Ka'an.
The
tour continues south along the peninsula to the lagoon of Boca
Paila where we turn inland and enter the narrow 11 km natural
canal which traverses the expansive mangrove swamp and savanna
grassland which comprise much of the center of Sian Ka'an. Along
the journey we are surrounded by birds, tall mangrove trees, orchids,
bromeliads, termite mounds, fish and much more.
The
canal ends at a Post Classic Mayan Temple hidden in the mangrove
swamp with beautiful frescos and a well-preserved inner sanctum.
After visiting the temple we continue by boat to the freshwater
Lagoon of Chunyaxche where we see some examples of the thousands
of small sink holes (cenotes) from which the lagoon is filled.
After
a snack and refreshments we enter the canal once again to commence
a half-hour relaxing float wearing lifejackets and being carried
by the water's current. After getting back in the boat we travel
to the ocean edge passing wide sandy flats where rays, predatory
birds, and many fish are found. Continuing under an antique wooden
bridge we follow a waterway which allows us passage to the ocean
to view the seemingly endless expanse of tree-lined, sandy beach.
We end the tour following the peninsula back to CESiaK for a sit-down
lunch (included in the price) in the center's restaurant and for
some relaxation on the beach.
*All
times are approximate. Tour can change under special circumstances.
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