Travel to Las Cuevas – Bee Taxon

Today we travelled into the Chiquibul forest to first visit Caracol archaeological site, containing many beautiful Mayan Ruins.

On the way we encountered a cashew tree that grows sweet fruits that attract what our guide called “drunken beemen” due to their attraction to rotten fruit, or as I identified them as slender stingless bees.

We also ran into a group of narrow stingless bees within their honey comb. These bees are honey producers, and their honey combs is quite camouflaged for defense.

We finally arrived at Las Cuevas and took a quick hike around the uncovered mayan ruins to get a sense of the area. Hopefully going to bed early tonight!

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