Discover Chetumal’s Legacy: Oxtankah and Tamalcab Island Expedition

🏛️ CITY TOUR, ARCHAEOLOGY & VIRGIN ISLAND ⏱️ Duration: Approx. 7 Hours

Experience a comprehensive journey that combines Chetumal’s history as the state capital and cradle of mestizaje, the archaeological majesty of Oxtankah, and a boat trip to the virgin paradise of Tamalcab Island to spot dolphins and manatees.

2 to 3 People $2,399 MXN per person
4+ People $1,799 MXN per person
Secure your spots with: $500 MXN / person deposit ✨ Includes boat trip to Tamalcab Island!

Enjoy our fast and simple 2-step booking process: simply fill out the form and make your deposit, with no tedious account creations required like on other sites.

📖 The Experience

This tour provides visitors with an in-depth view of Chetumal’s significance throughout its history as the epicenter of mestizaje and a major state capital for Mexican tourism. The itinerary includes exploring Renaissance Park and the Fiscal Pier, with a stop at the viewpoint marking the beginning of Mexico. It also features the majesty of the mega-sculpture and a guided tour of the Oxtankah archaeological site. The experience culminates with a boat trip around Tamalcab Island, where you have the chance to spot dolphins or manatees, adding a unique touch to this historical and natural adventure.

📋 What’s Included?

  • ✓ Round-trip transportation (hotel or lodging pick-up)
  • ✓ Bilingual Driver-Guides (English / Spanish)
  • ✓ Admission tickets to the Oxtankah archaeological site
  • ✓ Traveler insurance and complimentary stops
  • ✓ Bottled water during the trip
  • ✓ Lunch included in Calderitas: 1 large ceviche for the group + 1 water and 1 beer per person (any extra items will be billed separately).

🎒 What to Bring?

  • • Comfortable walking clothing
  • • Hat or cap and biodegradable sunscreen
  • • Swimsuit and towel
  • • Camera and extra cash for souvenirs and additional food

🗺️ Tour Itinerary

09:00 AM Tour starts (Hotel or lodging pick-up)
09:15 AM City Tour begins (Museum of Mayan Culture, Renaissance Park, Fiscal Pier photo stop, “Here Mexico Begins” monument & Mega-Sculpture)
11:00 AM Departure toward Oxtankah
11:20 AM Arrival at Oxtankah (1-hour guided tour)
12:30 PM Oxtankah tour concludes
01:00 PM Tamalcab Island Boat Tour starts (1.5 hrs: Visit to the South side, Cuellito de En medio with 30 mins for swimming, and dolphin searching)
02:30 PM Tamalcab boat tour concludes
02:45 PM Lunch time in Calderitas (Ceviche, water, and beer included)
04:15 PM Return trip to the hotel

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