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What is the entrance fee?
Nationals: Q40.00 (children under 5 years old enter free). Sunday is free for nationals (it is a requirement to present DPI). Foreigners: Q80.00.
What days is the Yaxha Nakum Naranjo National Park open? What is the schedule?.
The Visitor Center ticket office is open to the public from Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00, including holidays and holidays. The Yaxha archaeological site must be left minutes after sunset.
Is any special permission required to visit the Nakum archaeological sites and Naranjo?
To visit the archaeological sites Nakum and Naranjo you must give notice at the ticket office from the Park Visitor Center and sign the liability waiver. We recommend visiting these sites with the accompaniment of a tour guide.
What type of clothing is recommended to visit the park?
In the tropical forest there are insects such as mosquitoes, horseflies, gnats and rollers that can cause discomfort if the right clothing is not worn. We recommend bringing cool clothes, pants and long-sleeved shirt and tennis shoes or boots with non-slip soles. We recommend bringing natural repellent, sunscreen and a rain coat.
How can I get to the park?
The Yaxha National Park, Nakum, Naranjo is located in the northeast sector of the Department of Petén, in the jurisdiction of the municipalities of Flores and Melchor de Mencos. Its main access is at kilometer (km) 63 of the road that leads to the municipal seat of Melchor de Mencos, in a detour of 11 km to the north. In addition, the Park has an alternate access through Melchor de Mencos to the El Naranjo site.
What should I know before visiting the park during the COVID-19 emergency?
We ask all visitors and service providers to follow the measures of COVID prevention - 19. Indications for visitors and service providers during the COVID-19 health emergency can be downloaded clicking here!
Is there emergency care inside the park?
The park has basic first aid supplies. We recommend that everyone Visitors bring their personal medicine cabinet, which should include the medications for use personal.
Can you swim in the lagoons and rivers of the park?
Swimming in the lagoons is prohibited because it is the habitat of wild species potentially dangerous such as the marsh crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), as well as that it seeks to maintain the integrity of aquatic ecosystems.
Can you fish inside the park?
Because the Yaxha Nakum Naranjo National Park is a protected area belonging to The core area of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve is not allowed to fish, hunt or extract any plant, animal or its parts.
Is it safe to visit Yaxha Nakum Naranjo National Park?
There is surveillance and visitor care personnel within the public use zone, the area of the park where visiting activities are allowed. It is recommended to hire a service guide to visit the archaeological sites Topoxte, Nakum and Naranjo, due to the risks inherent in a protected area.
Is camping allowed?
The camping area in Yaxha is already enabled, with basic services. It is recommended that if they are groups of more than 10 people, they should inform the park administration beforehand for the respective coordination.
How long do I need to visit the Yaxha archaeological site?
Touring the Yaxha archaeological site can last between one to four hours depending on the sectors that visitors decide to visit and the objectives of their visit. At the Visitor Center and the In the parking lot of the archaeological site, there are informative leaflets that contain a map to facilitate the journey.
How long do I need to visit the Topoxte archaeological site?
The Topoxte archaeological site is located south of the Yaxha lagoon. To know it I know It takes an hour and a half to two hours, including the boat ride from the park's Visitor Center. To visit it it is necessary to hire the boat service, offered by community organization.
How long do I need to visit the Nakum archaeological site?
In dry season it can be visited in five hours, taking into account that the trip by vehicle from Yaxha it takes about an hour and a half. The tour of the site takes two hours. In rainy season you have to enter a vehicle four by four, by bicycle or walking, so it is recommended to spend one night in the camping area. I dont know allows you to visit the site after 4:00 p.m.
How long do I need to visit the Naranjo archaeological site?
The Naranjo archaeological site is the largest city in the park, so to visit it you recommends dedicating a day, taking into account that the trip by vehicle from the city of Melchor de Mencos takes about an hour and a half. In the rainy season you have to enter by vehicle four by four, it is not recommended to go by bicycle or walking. I dont know allows you to visit the site after 4:00 p.m.
Is there a food service within the park?
In the Visitor Center of the park there is a restaurant, sale of food and drinks, jellies and
products made with tropical fruits, sale of handicrafts and transportation service
terrestrial and aquatic. To request services, contact the phones:
+502 7861-1790
+502 7861-1791
+502 3274-5224