My Summer Vacation 2017 Part III – Palenque
Overview Part III of the trip, we stay in Palenque, one of the more famous Mayan ruins in Mexico. Of the over 1,400 buildings in the area, only a small fraction of them are restored. Most are still buried under the
My Summer Vacation 2017 Part II – Yaxchilan and Bonampak
Overview So in part II of the drive, we head to Palenque, which is one of the more famous Mayan ruins in Mexico. It is one of the longest inhabited and they estimate there are over 1,400 buildings in the area.
Day Trips from Xcalak – Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Tour
Overview This one is actually not a day-trip per se, but is something to consider on the drive down or back to Cancun if you have some extra time. The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a huge protected area south of
First Annual Silver Scales Xcalak Fly Fishing Tournament 2017
Overview The first annual Xcalak Silver Scales Fly Fishing Tournament just ended last weekend and despite a relatively short timeline, was well attended and a big success. I have never participated in anything like this, so I thought, “what the hell,
Daytrips from Xcalak – Butterfly farm
Overview I have been driving by this sign that says “Butterfly Farm” on the Cafetal road just 4 KM after the turn from 307 for a long time. I've always wondered what it was about. It is before the Rancho 5KM. They
Recycling comes to the Costa Maya
One of the challenges of running an off-grid Inn is what to do with your garbage, especially your recyclables. There really are no government services here. Our garbage is collected once a week by one of our neighbors dragging a
Daytrips from Xcalak – El Palmar Balneario
Overview Palmar is an interesting little place that is not in your normal tourist literature. This is not sparkling white elegance on the beach. It is way off the beaten track, but if you are going to Kohunlich or Dzibanche it is a great place
Quest for a Grand Slam – A Year Later
So today was nearly perfect. Absolutely epic, but not quite perfect. Came thiiiiis close. Friend of the Inn Holden, invited me to go out with Capt. Victor to fish in Chetumal Bay. I had some time so of course I said
Los Rapidos – Day Trips from Xcalak, Mexico
Located at mile marker 8 KM on route 307 between Chetumal and Bacalar is the restaurant at Los Rapidos. It is located on a creek that connects the Xul-ha Lagoon and Bacalar lagoon. The difference in elevation is enough to
2016 Updates and upgrades at Acocote Eco Inn
So in year two we did a lot more improvements to the place. Hope you can come see them. Here is a list that is in no particular order. 1. New Entry doors. 2. Added 1500 watts of solar panel capacity 3. Doubled