Beekeeping Tour & Lesson
Koolel Kab, an ethical beekeeping business in Hopelchén, is a must-see for Campeche travelers interested in nature, bees, and delicious honey. The women that run Koolel Kab use ancient and organic techniques to produce honey with stingless melipona bees indigenous to the area. These women will teach you the basics of beekeeping and introduce to you the natural beauty surrounding Koolel Kab.
why It Matters?
Koolel Kab is a local community business that highlights tours of the beautiful land where the bees are released, lessons and workshops on the practice of beekeeping, and a conversation with the women of Koolel Kab.
who Can Sign Up?
Anyone can sign up for this experience! If you want to learn more about beekeeping practices and the purifying, medicinal honey that is produced by these native bees, Koolel Kab is perfect for you. Sign up today!
How Do I Sign Up?
Right here! Our friends at FHMM will make sure your reservation gets to the businesswomen, and that you easily find your way to the Hopelchén beekeeping lesson location.
If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send travelers to Koolel Kab.
More Details, Please!
Meliponiculture is the practice of working with stingless bees. Stingless bees are among the most evolved and build their nests in hollow tree trunks with small openings to protect themselves against other creatures. This ancient practice developed long before the Europeans arrived to the Americas. The Mayans widely practiced it and, to this day, those who partake in meliponiculture respect the traditions of their ancestors.
-
Partner Spotlight: Koolel Kab
The women of Koolel Kab engage in ethical practices with their bees. Although stingless bees produce less honey than typical honey bees, their honey is considered to be more valuable with medicinal and cosmetic benefits.
