Trips, Rurality & Nature
Life’s better at the sea. San Felipe is a fishing village located within the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Its colorful wooden houses and beautiful natural surroundings make San Felipe a must-see stop on your trip to the east coast of the Yucatan. The cooperative offers …
Real learning scenario. Rancho Hobonil (place of the hobones, hollow logs) is a University Unit of Social Insertion (UUIS, in Spanish) of the Autonomous University of Yucatan. It is located near Tzucacab, in the south of the Yucatan, and has several agricultural production units, traditional …
Time to (dis)connect. San Agustín is a small Mayan community located in the heart of the Puuc Biocultural State Reserve in the southern Yucatan. Away from the main urban centers and with little communication, the local cooperative offers the opportunity to disconnect and enjoy the …
Breathtaking nature. Cenotillo owes its name to the large number of cenotes that are found in the area, although most are closed to the public. The Xooch Cenote is, without a doubt, the most special in the eastern part of the state and unique in …
At the foot of the cenote. The community of Yokdzonot is located less than 20 kilometers from the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. It is the best stop to refresh yourself after visiting it, as there is an impressive cenote with vertical walls, 40 meters …
A great little community. The community of Ek Balam is located a couple of kilometers from the archaeological site of the same name. The locals preserve many ancient Mayan traditions such as the milpa (a mesoamerican crop growing system), machine embroidery, hammock weaving, and tortilla …
To the rhythm of the sea waves. San Crisanto is a small coastal town where approximately 150 families live. The ejido (community-based organization) produces salt and copra on common land, making it a unique tropical landscape to be discovered. You can navigate the mangrove channels …