Scheduled Calendar:
– Every two days, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
– Cost: $120 pesos per person botanical garden entry fee (groups of 15 max), $800 pesos with guide in English.
72.00 US

Description of Activities:
Participants will embark on a guided tour through the botanical garden’s natural park. They will explore a Medium Subevergreen Forest and Mangrove Swamp, stopping at interpretation sites to learn about key plants and ecosystems. The tour will end with an explanation of chicle exploitation at the chiclero camp.

Outcomes:
– Participants develop an understanding of ecosystem connectivity.
– Participants gain insights into local plant species and their significance.
– Increased knowledge about historical economic activities like chicle exploitation.
– Heightened appreciation for the natural heritage of the region.

Biocultural Trail

PURCHASE

Scheduled Calendar:
– Daily, during daytime.
– Cost: $150 pesos per person (groups of 15 max), $500 pesos with local guide, 49.00 US

Description of Activities:
Participants will embark on a guided tour visiting Maya solar and meliponario exhibits, the archaeological site “El Altar,” and the Chiclero Camp. Stops include interactive discussions and activities about Maya construction, beekeeping, climate change, and chicle exploitation.

Outcomes:
– Participants gain insights into traditional Maya architecture and cultural practices.
– Heightened awareness of climate change’s impact on historical sites.
– Deeper understanding of the historical and economic significance of chicle exploitation.
– Participants’ appreciation for the region’s cultural and ecological diversity.

Bird Watching

PURCHASE

Scheduled Calendar:
– 2-3 groups per week, during daytime.
– Cost: 75 US per person (groups of 8), includes guide, lunch and entrance fee

Description of Activities:
Participants will join a certified nature guide on a bird-watching tour through the botanical garden’s natural park. They will use binoculars to observe resident and migratory birds, and the tour will include discussions about the avian species found in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Outcomes:
– Participants develop skills in bird identification and observation.
– Increased understanding of the Yucatan Peninsula’s bird biodiversity.
– Highlighted importance of preserving habitats for avian species.
– Enhanced connection with nature through bird-watching activities.