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Discover the Reptiles of the Yucatan
We want to show you a completely different, a real ancient side of the peninsula. Witness a fantastic wildlife experience in the Yucatan Peninsula to do some reptile observation.
Get to see some crocodiles in the lagoon and meet the snakes eating bats in the caves of Kantemo. Also, you can swim with turtles in Akumal and see some iguanas and other reptiles while walking in the jungle. Experience this unique spectacle. Get into the wild with this one-of-a-kind reptile tour!
The Yucatan peninsula in Mexico is famous for many things. Nature lovers usually know it because of the great diving in Cozumel or the Cenotes.
Some will come to dive with bull sharks or swim with manta rays, whale sharks or even with sailfish. Of course, most of the people come only to lay in the sun, visit some eco-parks and spend some time at one of the beautiful beaches.
The Yucatan Peninsula is home to over 180 species of reptiles and amphibians. This includes two species of crocodiles, three species of iguanas and many snake species.
This is why we set up the ultimate nature tour in the peninsula with a scientific approach. No, you can go on a one-week long trip organized to find as many species of reptiles as possible. With special attention to the following species:
- American crocodile
- Morelets crocodile
- Tropical rat snake (hunting bats inside a cave inside the jungle)
- Green turtle (snorkel with them in Akumal )
- Iguanas and other lizards (like basilisks and banded geckos)
- As many snake species as possible!
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- Land transportation
- Lodging
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees
- Equipment
- Bilingual guide
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- Comfortable clothes and shoes,
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock (ecological)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Long sleeve cotton shirt
- Long cotton pants
- Impermeable jacket
- Hygienic personal stuff
- Waterproof camera.
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Day 1: Arrival at Cancun
Arrival at Cancun airport. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in CancunâHotel Rey del Caribe or similar.
Day 2: Boat tripâIsla Blanca
Boat trip in the wetlands in search of Crocodiles (area of Isla Blanca). Overnight in CancunâHotel Rey del
Caribe or similar.Day 3: Cozumel
Transfer to Cozumel, Punta Sur and search for Crocodiles and giant Green Iguanas. Overnight at Cozumelâ
Hotel Casa Mexicana Cozumel or similar.Day 4: Cozumel
Snorkel in the reefs of Cozumel (looking for Turtles) and take the ferry to go to Kantemo to see the famous
Bat eating Snakes. Afterwards, boat trip to search for Crocodiles. Overnight at Kantemo cabins.Day 5: Akumal
Snorkel in Akumal to swim with Marine Turtles. Afterwards, hiking in a reserve looking for reptiles and
amphibians. Overnight in CancunâHotel Rey del Caribe or similar.Day 6: Free day
Day to relax and enjoy the beach in Cancun. Overnight in CancunâHotel Rey del Caribe or similar.
Day 7: Departure
Departure. Transfer to Cancun airport for your flight back home.