Rio Lacanja

DESCRIPTION:

On the banks of the Blue Mountains National Wildlife Biosphere, or la reserva de la biosfera de los Montes Azules, a unique natural place is located, where the descendents of mayas live.  They keep their cultural traditions, they are loyal guards of the vestiges of the Mayan culture. They are located near the Bonampak Archaeological site.

 

GETTING THERE:

First, departing from Palenque  in the Federal highway No 199, then take the Fronteriza del sur and go 135 Km , where the San Javier intersection is located. Turn right in this intersection and from there  go 13 Km approximately and you will get to the Lacanja Chansayab community. ( 1 hour and 40 minutes )

 

Rio Lacanja


SERVICES:

  • 11 cabins with 33 double rooms.
  • Rustic cabins and  restaurants
  • Camping areas.
  • Rental  tents.
  • Parking
  • Wireless internet

      Sak Nok Road

  • Restaurant for 16 people
  • Tourist information center.
  • Museum
  • Restrooms
  • Observation deck

  San Javier

  • Gift shop
  • Information center.
  • Restrooms
  • lounge areas

 

Rio Lacanja


    ACTIVITIES:

  • Day Hiking to the Lacanja Ruins.
  • Day Hiking to the “ Casa de las Golondrinas “ waterfall. ( 2 hours )
  • Interpretative trail with an option to swim in a natural spring. (time depends on the visitor)
  • River rafting
  • Flora and Fauna Research.
  • Identification of archeological remains.

 

     San Javier

  • Appreciation of landscapes
  • Identification of cultural features

 

       Sak Nok Road

  • Appreciation of landscapes
  • Day hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife photographs
  • Observation of archaeological remains.
  • Archery

                                          

  

High season

 

Low season

 Cabin with bunk beds ( per person) $140.00 $120.00
 Cabin with bunk beds ( per person)  $320.00 $270.00
 Cabin Ya´ax can

1person $550.00
2 people$550.00
3 people $650.00
4 people $750.00
  

1person$350.00
2 people $450.00
3 people $550.00
4people$650.00

 

 River rafting 
1 day ( x passenger) 
4 -24 passenger $660.00
3 passenger $750.00
 2 passenger $1,000.00
 2 days  ( per person ) 
 1 - 12 passenger$1200.00
 3 passenger$1450.00
 2 passenger$2150.00

Our contact information:

11 camps
Sociedad Cooperativa de R: L. Yaáxcan
Sendero Sak Nok
S.C. de R. L. Sak Nok
Ejido Lacanja Chansayab
Sendasur Tel 967 8 3909

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