Proyecto Ecoturísitco Los Robles

Overview

Description

The Los Robles ecotourism project is located in the Conhuás ejido, or community, in Calakmul, Mexico – an area the local community has identified as having good potential for nature tourism.

The Conhuás community lies along the most important access route to the Calakmul archaeological zone, which is 40 miles (65 km) away. Conhuás is also located just 2.5 miles (4 km) from the Balam-kú archaeological zone and 7.5 miles (12 km) from Nadzcaan. All of these areas can be reached by public roads and are administered by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH, for its name in Spanish).

The primary attraction at Los Robles is an interpretive trail where hikers can see eagles’ nests, howler and spider monkeys, and the tracks of different types of animals, among other things. It also has observation towers and a camping area.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 28

Fundamentally, we contribute to the survival of many species and tourism is a source of income for families in the community.

Rates

$26 – $50

Admission to the trails: $12.50
Guided hikes: $21
Admission to observation towers: $8
Note: the prices are in American dollars and were calculated according to the currency conversion rate when this profile was written.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Cancún (CUN); Chetumal (CTM)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours

Los Robles is located in Ejido Conhuás, which is part of the municipality of Constitución, Calakmul, in the southeast of the Campeche state. It is on federal highway 186 between Escárcega and Chetumal, kilometer 95.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

November 2010.

Photos courtesy of Proyecto Ecoturísitco Los Robles, Mexico, for SustainableTrip.org.