We were so excited to be on the bus and finally heading to the city, we didn't really know what to expect. We watched the sun set over the unfamiliar countryside, we were overwhelmed by the sounds around us. As the bus finally rolled into the city we were struck by the sheer size of Seoul...
Calakmul is surrounded by a Biosphere Reserve - it. is. the. jungle. Monkeys, exotic birds, foxes, agoutis, tapirs, kincajous, bats, and even jaguars. (And let's not forget the giant spiders!) Once you get to the Reserve, it is a drive down a 60 kilometer bumpy, poorly-maintained road. Just outside of the reserve is the last place you can stay: Hotel Puerta Calakmul...
