Chetumal has an uncountable number of attractions. It's a list that includes culture, history, architecture and natural landscapes in the surrounding areas of the city. Plan a excursion to these and come and admire the alluring charm of the state of Quintana Roo.
The museums show the archeological advances and research done on the original colonizers of this area, the Maya. There are tours offered by certified experts, knowledgeable in the languages and culture.
Let the bay casts its spell, navigate the Rio Hondo or come to Bacalar and discover the eco-archeological areas of Kohunlich and Dzibanchen. By land or by sea, Chetumal is a never-ending adventure.
Museum of the City
To protect as well as to circulate information about the history of this city, this museum is located in the facilities of the Quintana Roo Institute of Culture, housed in one of the oldest buildings in town. It has six galleries where there are historical documents, photographs, furniture, weapons and other objects that have significance to local lore.
Museum of Maya Culture
Here you can find everything you need to know about the Maya Culture and the discoveries made, most with the help of new technologies, to bring you closer to faraway cultures and see the daily lives of the Maya. It is a tribute to the artistic contribution, knowledge and the age-old wisdom of these people.
Bacalar
Bacalar is a town of pre-Hispanic origin located 20 minutes north of Chetumal, was founded in the year 500 AC by the Itzae Maya. It served originally as a trade and supply center from the Honduras-Guatemala Route.
The Fort of San Felipe de Bacalar was founded in 1727 to protect the locals from repeated attacks from pirates and European smugglers. Today, it's a charming museum that houses 260 years of history on the Maya, the Spanish and the pirates as well as some colonial and pre-Hispanic pieces.
In the Laguna de Siete Colores (the Lagoon of the Seven Colors, also known as the Lagoon of the Rainbow), fresh water mixes with the Caribbean Sea creating vibrant greens and blues. It's filled with mangroves and lush vegetation. It's perfect for a tranquil ride or acuatic sports, especially scuba diving. There are also caves and grottos for the spelunker in you.
Cenote Azul
Next to Bacalar Lagoon, you will find this natural marvel where an experienced diver can go scuba diving. Go exploring and we promise you'll want to come back.
Dzibanche
Dzibanche is one of the most important archeological sites in Quintana Roo, an hour away from Chetumal. These beautiful buildings are faithful witnesses to the complex socio-political system of the Maya and an example of their advanced archeological development. En route, you will see the Templo de los Dinteles (Temple of the Thresholds) which still has a plinth decorated with figures and glyphs, similar to those found in Teotihuacan. Farther back, you can find a well-preserved temple which dates back to the year 554.
Kohunlich
69 kilometers from Chetumal, you will find the most researched archeological site in Quintana Roo. You will find structures such as the Ya'axna, which was a site of political importance. The Templo de los Mascarones (Temple of the Masks), Plaza de las Estelas and Acropolis were also buildings of symbolic and ritualistic importance. There are also a series of residences where it is supposed that elite governors had lived, such as the buildings also referred to as "27 Steps" and Pixa'an.
Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve
The reserve is located right on the coast of the Caribbean in Chetumal where you can find shipwrecked boats along the length of the sandy beaches. There are also hatcheries for turtles and fish in Cayo Norte, Cayo Centro and Cayo Lobos. There is also a large variety of flora, fauna and coral in this zone and it's an absolute paradise for divers.
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