Adventures and Archaeology

An exciting opportunity awaits you in Mexico's wild southern Yucatan. Join us at beautiful Rancho Encantado on Laguna Bacalar and experience the most recently discovered sites of the ancient Mayan Yucatan.

We provide small, customized archaeological tours into the remote heartland of this remarkable culture. These sites have been seen by only a few locals, scholars and visitors since the ancient Maya themselves lived and worshipped here.

Our guides provide archaeological expertise and the most current information about each site and are certified by Mexico's National Institute of Archaeology and History. Rancho Encantado serves as the base for all our expeditions. By day, we trek the jungles of the Yucatan, exploring pyramids, frescoes and stellae. In the evening, we return to the tropical elegance of the Rancho, to excellent food and drink, cool lagoon waters, spectacular sunsets, private lakefront cottages and abundant Caribbean birdsong.

Won't you join us for an archaeological adventure in the secret heart of La Ruta Maya?

Mayan Archaeological Sites Near Rancho Encantado Eco Resort

	Kohunlich Mayan Ruins Best-known for its enormous stucco masks
	Dzibanche Mayan Ruins A recent discovery of great importance
	Oxtankah Mayan Ruins Located on the shores of the Chetumal Bay
	Chicanna Mayan Ruins Known for its elaborate stone architecture
	Becan Mayan Ruins Considered the capital of the Rio Bec region
	Hormiguero Mayan Ruins Perhaps the most exotic site within reach of the Rancho
	Calakmul Mayan Ruins May soon take its place as one of the most important Mayan sites
	Balam Ku Mayan Ruins Known only to a handful of archaeologists and locals
	El Resbalon Mayan Ruins An unrestored site of major archaeological importance nestled in the jungle's heart
	Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Settled by the Maya estimated at 200 BC
	Xpuil Mayan Ruins A Mayan archaeological site located in the neighbor state of Campeche

Archaeological Adventure Tour Prices

Map of Archeological Sites

Rancho Encantado tours may also be arranged to other sites, including new excavations. To arrange custom tours to any of these sites, please contact us.