Dzilam de Bravo
Discover the beauty of the wetlandsA visit to Dzilam port means enjoying the beauty of the nature reserve. Don’t forget to bring insect repellant, drinking water, a hat and wear lightweight clothing so you can enjoy the beauty of its wetlands, beaches and immense biodiversity. Don’t skip a visit to the freshwater spring “ixbuya ha,” the cenote “hele peten” and the majestic “bocas de dzilam.”
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In recet years, Dzilam de Bravo has been defined as a village devoted to ecotourism. Here is where you’ll find Las Bocas de Dzilam, which is a natural attraction that brings a great many local and foreign tourists. These Bocas are inside the boundaries of the Dzilam Nature Reserve, a state-protected biodiversity area. Close by Dzilam de Bravo and within its municipality limits are various Mayan archeological sites, including Xalau, Tamba, Bolmay, Petul, Sotpol, Xuyap, Poxil, Xcoom, Pala, Xmaos and Xcan
Activities
Beach, Biosphere Reserve.
Price
The port offers boat rides to visit the bocas, river and cenotes. Prices range from $750 pesos to $1200 and vary according to place and distance.
How to get there
From Merida: If traveling by car, take the Merida-Motul-Tizimin No. 176 highway to the Casahcab junction, then take the Cansahcab-Dzidzantun-Dzilam Bravo No. 178 highway. About 115 km. If traveling by bus, take the bus route Merida-Dzilam Bravo from the Noreste terminal on Calle 67 N 551 in the centro of Merida.From Progreso: By car, take the Progreso-Dzilam Bravo No. 27 coastal highway. About 83 km. By bus, take the coastal bus route Progreso-Dzilam Bravo from the bus stop in the centro on Calle 82.
Schedule
Port is open 24 hrs. Bus schedule to Dzilam Bravo: Merida terminal 7:15 am to 6:30 pm. Progreso terminal: 7 am to 2 pm.
Suggestions and Information
Dzilam de Bravo wants to assure the safety of its inhabitants and visitors. As a tourist please remember: don’t go swimming right after eating or drinking alcoholic beverages. After 5 pm it’s prohibited to drink alcoholic beverages on the boardwalk and beach. These are not nude beaches. For beach bonfires get a permit from the city. Don’t park your vehicle too close to the shore because it could get stuck. Beach flags: green means it’s ok to swim, yellow means take precautions and red means swimming is prohibited. The Dia de la Marina is celebrated June 1. Don’t forget to respect the area you’re visiting and keep it clean.
Services
Hotels, restaurants, tourist stops, boat rides and restrooms.
Nearby places
San Felipe, Rio Lagartos, Tizimin, Progreso, Izamal and Merida.
State
Yucatan
City
Dzilam de Bravo
