Learn about the ancient Mayan civilization and the current Mayan culture while enjoying a great diversity of birds in some of the various ecosystems that have enabled the cultural development of the Mayan culture for over two thousand years.

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The ancient Mayan city of Coba was once a metropolis of the north eastern Yucatan (200-800 AD). Massive pyramids, squares, palaces and monuments have been buried in the jungle for over 1000 years. The archaeological site of Coba gives us the opportunity to learn about the incredible Mayan civilization as well as local flora and fauna in primary jungle, where the lush vegetation is pre-eminent, with half-excavated buildings emerging from the vines and tree roots, an astounding diversity of birdlife and an extensive central area that can be visited by bicycle!

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Famous for its beautiful lake, mature jungle and huge population of spider monkeys, the area of Punta Laguna is also a potential habitat for over 360 species of birds.  The marvelous natural environment of this area is characterized by impressive lakes, cenotes and a semi-deciduous jungle with trees of up to 100ft. An extraordinary bio-diversity of flora & fauna live in this environment, we hike through jungle trails on the lookout for some of the many species of birds, mammals (howler and spider monkeys being the most notorious), insects, reptiles, epiphytic plants and much more.

Also on this tour: we visit a community owned cenote, great for swimming and learning about the very interesting geology of the Yucatan.

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Nearby in the village of Nuevo Durango, we stop for lunch at the house of a local family whose aim is to live sustainably while promoting the restoration and conservation of their environment.  And of course, a delicious home cooked meal made from local ingredients.