Having your feedback about your 70-minute trip, this is good to let others know so that they can get a time estimate and try to hold the boat drivers accountable to that. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see the real Quintana Roo! Thanks!! The Sian Kaan nature reserve hosts more than 300 species of birds and animals such as dolphins, turtles and crocodiles, that fascinate young and old alike. Glad to know that this info will make its way to French speakers too. Hi Michael, The collectivo goes well past Muyil, and if its full on the way back, it wont stop. Hi and sorry for the delayed reply as weve been traveling with limited Internet. Welcome! We wanted to go to Sian Kaan but are always reluctant to join the masses on a tour. Our guide told us this was his only trip of the day. Thanks so much for stopping back by our site with your feedback. Thanks so much for stopping back by to confirm. Some of them do and others dont. Except our bus trip back was even less expensive 25 pesos each!! We followed your post and it was perfect we are travelling for a few months and are on a budget, so this was exactly what we were looking for. Hello! (Note: The Sian Kaan boat guides do tend to be entirely trustworthy, but you still may not feel comfortable leaving any expensive equipment). Plan to spend about 20-30 minutes exploring the Muyil ruins. The cost for the one-way ticket from Tulum to Muyilis $28 pesos. As a result we, regretfully, could not take the boats. And thanks for an update on the 4:30 timing of last boat out will add that to this post. The information was somewhat disjointed, but they said they have two trips per day one in the morning and one in the afternoon. She was very friendly and made sure everyone was having a great time. I am so sad that I couldnt afford it We stopped off at the visitor centre perhaps 20 mins in to walk down the lagoon-side pier and then drove down to the Boca Paila bridge which was spectacular. I still think 600 pesos is expensive, but we had a nice morning and I took some cool pictures. And we did the full tour (with the floating etc). Thanks again this is so helpful! The Tour over the lagoon and through the canal is very Nice. They also had a life vest for the 4 year old. We were running low on pesos, and he said he could take dollars instead. Ah, you gotta love this Internet age with info at your fingertips. We are definitely interested in Birding and dolphin/whale watching. DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF THE YEAR, THE ROAD AND THE BOAT RIDE CAN BE BUMPY! Encounter wild animalson our Sian Kaan tour. This means you can use the loo on arrival and departure from speedboat/lagoon trip. We rented a scooter in Tulum for our vacation, so that was our transportation. I randomly asked the shop owner where the road to the boats was, and he turned to the guy having breakfast who was one of the guides) The float was incredibly relaxing and a really unique experience in crystal clear freshwater. We did the tour last week (November 2017) and we have some updates about the prices (per person): This gives the visitor an exceptional opportunity to visit the reserve wetlands. Hey, Thanks for the great article. 3. Thanks so much! As one experienced angler recently said. Your email address will not be published. Subscribe below to our newsletter to receive exclusive offers and the latest news on Visit Sian Ka'an. Youll be taken into the heart of the Biosphere Reserve and youll get to explore the Mayan ruins of Muyil, meet the local wildlife and learn about the history and culture of the Mayan people. The shoes are necessary because you will have to stop at the next dock after about a 30 minute float and walk back along the boardwalk. There is a Corona beer store next to the bus stop in Muyil which comes in handy if you wait for the bus. He was able to speak in detail extemporaneously about various species as they randomly appeared in the areas we explored. Only if necessary: Bio degradable Sun Screen & Bio Degradable Mosquito Repellent. Its easy to identify El Castillo (the Castle) in Muyil since it is the largest pyramid structure of the site. We stopped to sight-see on a bridge over an inlet where the ocean and the lagoon meet. Once we got down to the boat dock, there was an amazing gathering of probably 2 or 300 butterflies, which apparently come in April/May to drink the fresh water from the lagoon. Then, we will head to the natural swimming pools in Punta Allen for well-deserved downtime and picture taking moments. So we hitched a ride with some people exiting the ruins into the parking lot. collectivo back: 30 M$. The observation deck gives you a great view of the lagoon but it is a steep climb, and very open on the sides so young ones probably shouldnt be climbing or should have an adult stay close to them as they climb and when theyre on top. Thank you so~~ much!! The guided tours are very expensive. Enjoy a great experience with Pixan Kaan., Most visitors who visit the reserve come for the iconic animals like the dolphins and turtles. Also, I suppose it will help deter the potential for overtourism, even though we see very few other visitors during each of our visits. Next we are considering Costa Rica.if you have any suggestion for similar, kid-friendly expeditions, I would love to hear about them! Hi Lynne, Im going there in a couple of weeks and didnt want to take a group tour, and this is exactly what I needed! How would you recommend we make a trip from Barcelo Maya Palace to both Sian Kaan and Muyil in a day or less? The entrance fee to Sian Kaan down the Sacbe was 50P pp ($3 pp). The costs were 600 pesos per person and 900 pesos per person respectively. It would be a shame to come out this way and miss it. Sounds like an interesting pursuit! Feedback has seemed to indicate that prices for the boat tour and float have, in fact, (unfortunately) raised to 700 pesos. Also had the place to ourselves. I loved the detail really helpful! Wow! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your detailed account of your trip to the Muyil ruins. Thanks so much for this post. And thank you for adding that about the restrooms those can always be important to know that theyre there however simple they may be . If we drive and park outside of Muyil Ruins entrance, and then do the boat trip/float trip as you explain above, when we are done, will we be anywhere near our parked car? These ruins are unbelievable. Come back soon for more unforgettable tours ! I have been travelling central america for the past couple of years, and my experience in Mexico has been expensive and much more packaged. This article is super helpful, thank you for writing and sharing your experiences! Such tours embark on a very similar route to whats been described in this post and the cost is roughly double what it takes to do it on your own. Now, another $200, yikes. But just in the past few weeks, people have been commenting about higher prices and a cap regulating the number of boats going out for the lagoon tour each day. Thanks for this article! Roughly and hour drive until the visitor center of sian kaan. Were hoping to see plenty of animals, if so, Im sure it will end up being the highlight of my sons trip! Were also from Florida and while Id never feel comfortable swimming in Central Florida lakes, I felt fine in these clear waters. Check recent reviews and availability. Sian Kaan is a remote area south of Tulum, and is the only spot in the Riviera Maya, where you can see an abundance of animals living in their natural habitat. As there have been plentiful boats and no issues at all for the past 5+ years. We would like to potentially explore the ruins as well as do the lazy river. Didnt find them but saw lots of Manatee poop and birds. Hope not! Very helpful. Thank you SO MUCH for this detailed post. Flo. Karen was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide that she made the tour absolutely worth it! Being so big, there are multiple access points into Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve. We hope to see you next time! Great article, thanks for writing all this up! so i would say if people are on a shoestring the diy might be nice. Great experience. Thanks so much for popping back by to confirm costs and let us know. We paid 36 pesos each to go into the reserve, charged at the arch. Thank you so much for putting this resource up, we really appreciated it! The boat docks here to take a look around. So glad its helped! Good to know that a secondary boat tour is an option as well. There really wasnt much of a tour once on the boat. We followed your advice and just loved Sian KaAn. I guess if we were prepared for this wait, it wouldnt have broke us, and we would wait to go on the tour. Muchos Gracias!!! The official Mexican Peso to USD exchange rate is 16.42P to 1USD. I suspect the increased traffic has pushed the fish to hang elsewhere. I dont know if its gone up due to it being close to high season or because there are more people visiting it. There have been regular buses plying that route for some time. they all say that for locals, the price difference is not a discount but simply a different level of comfort. Please be careful next time you book a tour via Viator to check you accounts' messages. I dont think theres any laws forbidding it or anything. Great idea and recommendation! Therefore, it seems these once widely available boat trips may now be on a first-come, first-serve basis. I hope you enjoyed the Sian Kaan as much as we did! We walk back barefoot but would be nice to have our shoes. Glad you had fun on the 2-hour trip and thanks for stopping back by with feedback. Thanks so much for sharing your experience at the Sian Kaan with our readers. Indeed as we mention in the description of the tour, the road to Sian Kaan is pretty terrible and Bumpy this is part of the Adventure We did eventually get a boat, but had to get their attention which took a little time and Spanish skills. It couldnt have been easier and is a highlight of our trip. We also did not know now to visit Sian Kaan, but we did thanks to you. We joined another group but that was no problem. The first part of the Sian Kaan tour takes place in the Laguna Campechenour. Thank you for stopping back by to let us know. We felt more than safe leaving our belongings on the boat. Its refreshing to hear! Going back to town it was very easy to hail a colectivo and this one just charged us 30 pesos luckily. Youll clearly see the entrance to Muyil from the parking lot. Waterproofing: Theres not too much splashing during the boat ride, but it would be awful ifthere was a slip-up thatcaused your camera or phone to get wet. There is a colectivo that departs daily from Tulum town and goes to a pier just beyond the Sian Kaan visitor center, where it meets with a boat. But if youre going to wear sunscreen, ensure that its biodegradable sunscreen and does NOT contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, like this Alba Botanic SPF 45 found on Amazon. Sounds like a most-pleasant way to spend a late afternoon. The Hostel travel guy did say it was impossible and no bus goes to Muyil! That can be done in either a full day tour or spend a few days there. Cheers to you! With that we missed the ruins. Or you just ran into him at the entrance at Muyil? We went through Muyil first (still $50P per person) and forgot to get a ticket to prove we paid but that wasnt a problem on returning. Would u advise doing the DIY version, if we dont speak Spanish? Thanks a lot, Im really gaining confidence in visiting on my own. On one end, its ocean. To go back same way the lancha leaves at 7 20am from punta allen deck. If his claims are legit (and it wasnt for some other reason), I can only imagine how this will impact trips during the busier time of year (Dec-Apr). We did the long one (3,5h) for 6000 pesos for one boat. I saw all of the expected mammals and enjoyed beautiful snorkelling alongside the Mesoamerica Reef. And thanks for the suggestion going out on the boat first to avoid the midday sun out on the water. I can imagine that this would be such a fun experience for kids of that age. Have a great trip to Mexico! We were ready to go (only 2 in the boat + 1 captain and his trainee) but we waited for another couple that came the same way, with a guide (Pepe). I felt confident to go at it alone after this, and a girl from my hostel joined. Thanks for pointing this out, as Ill edit to be more clear. $50mx sian kaan access So difficult to find out any of this stuff from the locals. Good to know he got a free pass. Of course, if you have items of value, there is some trust/risk to consider. We were able to get a slightly reduced-price boat tour for our nine-year old. As in Constrictor! We were able to see all the animals and babies. Were planning to go in March. This convenience and knowledge does come at a higher cost, so simply weigh out what is more important to you personally. So thanks again for the added input! All the best on your continued travels! Thank you for your 5 stars feedback, There shouldnt be a strong language barrier to break. It was still very worth the experience at 1000 pesos. thank you so much for the great suggestions. He said it was 700 pesos, we said ok and gave him 1400 (2 500s and 2 200s), he then gave a 200 peso bill right back to us. The float was superb we even were lucky to be only two of us, like an exclusive experience I anticipate that Dec-March will likely be busy too, so thats really helpful to know for others to potentially budget a wait into their time. My husband and I were in Playa in December of 2016 but didnt have time to explore Sian Kaan. After the tower, the Canan-Ha trail soon opens up to a dirt road, where youll clearly see the lagoon and boat docks. Yes, it is an expense but it sets us free to explore. Interesting to hear about the collectivos too thats good to know.
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