Los Rapidos ā 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
San Pedro, Belize – Day Trips from Xcalak, Mexico
[Updated Nov. 6, 2018 Currently it is not possible to get a boat from Xcalak to San Pedro. The only legal way to do it at this time is to leave from Chetumal using the water taxis] Overview So Xcalak is only
Restaurant Review – Porque No Gelato
Right on the main square in Bacalar, there is a small gelato shop called Porque No (means Why Not?). And indeed why not get a hand made gelato or sorebeto made with fresh fruit, on a hot day in Bacalar.
Restaurant Review – Savora Bakhalal
If you are on a daytrip to Bacalar, or to the ruins atĀ DzibancheĀ and you want to get some good food. Give Savora Bakhalal a try. It is an Italian restaurant right on the main square near theĀ San Filiipe MuseumĀ The proprietor,
Day trips – Pedro Santos
The little town of Pedro Santos is just a few Kilometers south of the Cafetal Road turnoff to Mahahual and Xcalak. It is on 307 heading toward Chetumal. So if you are going on a day trip to the Mayan
Day trips – Rancho 5KM
This is one that you can come to on the way to the Inn as well as on a day-trip. Rancho 5KM, is surprise, 5KM from the turn off of 307. So as you pass Limones on 307 and make
The Cenote Report
Cenotes are sink holes. The geology of the Yucatan is of a lot of limestone, with all flowing fresh water underground in systems of caves and underground rivers. The caves contain stalactites and stalagmites as water filters through the limestone.
Restaurant Review – Asadero El Pollo
So I am a bit of a foody, and one of the things I like is finding out of the way eateries that are punching way above their weight class. Sometimes itās a pastry cart in Bangkok, or an Oden
Day Trips from Xcalak – Mayan Cultural Museum
Overview The Mayan Cultural Museum is located in downtown Chetumal. Its right off the main drag or Avenida Heroes right next to the market. It has two floors and air conditioning, which is a godsend if you have been walking around
Day Trips from Xcalak – Kohunlich
Overview Kohunlich (koh-Hoon-litch), is a Mayan derivation of Cohune Ridge. It was so named because of the Cohune palms that grew there. The original name of the site is unknown. The site was initially settled as early as 200 BC but