Rio Bec Archeological Zone
Address:
Pueblo 20 de Noviembre
Xpujil, Mexico
Description:
Located near the town of 20 de Noviembre, Campeche. Open to the public daily, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No prior permission needed.
On the Map: Rio Bec Archeological Zone is Latitude 18.4666667° N, Longitude. 89.3666667° W W near the town of 20 de Noviembre, Campeche
How To Get There: From
Xpujil drive 10 km east and turn right (south) at the sign for 20 de Noviembre and proceed 5 km to the town. Rio Bec is located in the jungle outside the town, about a 30-60 minute drive. It is best to engage at tour guide in Xpujil or 20 de Noviembre
Need to Know: High clearance 4WD essential. Machetes, axe or chainsaw recommended for clearing fallen trees on this road.
Hours of Operation: Open to the public daily, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No prior permission needed. Admission is free, but the town ejido might ask for a fee as you drive by – 50 pesos or less per person.
Hotels:
Rio Bec Dreams,
Chicanna Ecovillage Resort
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Tour Guide: Diane Lalonde,
Rio Bec Dreams Provides transportation, guide service, and lunch.
Tour Guide: Nico Feldmann, Kaan Expeditions Email: info@kaanexpeditions.com. Website: www.kaanexpeditions.com. Mexico City Tel: 555-451-5793. Campeche Tel: 983-119-6152 Provides transportation, guide service, and lunch.
Driver: Delfin Molina, 20 de Noviembre. Fee subject to negotiation.
INAH Campeche: Director: C. Lirio Guadalupe Suárez Amendola Address: Calle 59 No. 36 between 14 and 16, Col. Centro, CAMPECHE / CAMPECHE, CP 24000, Mexico Tel: 01-98-18-16-81-79 DIRECTO/ 01-98-18-16-91-11/ 01-98-18-11-13-14 DEPTO. M.H./ 01-98-18-16-24-60 FAX Email: direccion.camp@inah.gob.mx
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