susanNjay Posted January 27, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Just wondering if anyone has ever gone to El Corchito, which I found through the yucatantoday dot com website...According to the info there, it is an ecological preserve that is 2 KM east of Progresso's entrance. Information states that there are boat rides, fresh water pools, and walking paths. I am leaning toward a day of relaxing on a beach at Progresso, but a little time at a preserve would be nice, too.... Any comments? --Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmom Posted September 10, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I've read about this too--anybody been there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmom Posted September 10, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I've read about this too--anybody been there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliejcs Posted September 10, 2007 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Would love to know more about El Corchito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abear2 Posted September 12, 2007 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hey Janey.... Yes I would love more information as well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2new4cruzn Posted August 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2008 bumping this up to see if anyone has tried this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdawson Posted August 21, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2008 After a year and a half, obviously not on the "Hit Parade". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YucatanToday Posted August 23, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I don't think El Corchito in Progreso has an active marketing program - I'll try to stop by this weekend and get up-to-date info for this comng season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2new4cruzn Posted August 25, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2008 thanks, my daughter and i will be there in february. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YucatanToday Posted August 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2008 OK, here's the scoop on both mangrove trips. 1) Take the free shuttle from the ship to the casa de Cultura. Walk 2 blocks south to the main square and you'll see the taxi stand. A taxi to La Ria will cost $20 pesos; to Corchito, $30 pesos. If you have a large group, talk to a van driver and negotiate a price in the range. 2) La Ria - Open every day of the year from 8 am to 7 pm. They have a small restaurant and bar, and coolers on the boats so you can bring our own beer, sodas, etc. They have comfortable tour boats that hold a maximum of 10 people, with life jackets and an awning. A 1 1/2 hour tour is $20US per person with a minimum of 4 people. They also offer a 3 hour tour which includes fishing equipment and a chance to swim for $40US per person. La Ria can arrange fishing trips with 12 hours notice. A maximum of 6 people can rent a fishing boat with all equipment and an experienced captain for $400US. This is a 5 hour trip. They also have water bicycles for rent for $2US a person per half hour; Kayaks - both single ($20US an hour) and double($20US per person per hour). You can hire a guide for $20US. La Ria can be reached at riaprogreso@gmail.com 3) Corchito - also open every day at 9 am. They have boats that will take you to a natural reserve in the mangroves with palapas, swimming, and hiking. Bathrooms and changing rooms are available. The cost is $25 PESOS per person. The boat holds a maximum of 12 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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