Surrounded by a vast jungle, Casa Ka’an is an eco-friendly property that functions with solar panels, solar water heaters and biodigestors for waste water treatment.
Manuel
Spain
They have an option to pack a to-go breakfast if you are getting up extra early to go to Calakmul, which was really nice of them. Everything else was OK.
HOTEL VILLA CALAKMUL is offering accommodation in Xpujil. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, the rooms come with a balcony.
Paul
France
- great location for Calakmul
- spacious rooms
- parking available (3 car parking in the private parking but you can park outside and it's safe)
Located in Xpujil in the Campeche region, Cabanas chaac calakmul has a garden. This campground provides free private parking, a housekeeping service and free WiFi. The campground features family...
Haley
United States
Great place to stay! No frills but the staff are very friendly, there are a couple of fans in the room to help make the temp cooler, and a bug net for keeping the mosquitos out. I would definitely stay here again.
Set in Xpujil in the Campeche region, Hotel "Casa Las Lolas" has a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Patrick-fr
France
pleasant motel, well-equipped room, with small kitchen, good quality wifi.
the kitchen sink also serves as a bathroom sink...
Set in Xpujil in the Campeche region, Hotel Cabañas Aldea Maya features a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Jordan
United States
Wonderful setting in the forest. You can slightly hear the highway, but the trees do a great deal to block the noise. Probably the best option for staying in Xpujil when comparing to other places to stay. The pictures definitely match what you get. The kitchenette has everything you need and they provide some snacks and a few cervezas to enjoy. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Facilities felt very safe and secure (gated). Wish we could have stayed another night.
Located in Xpujil, Ecohabitat features accommodation with seating area. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.
Paul
United Kingdom
We stopped here to break the journey between Bacalar and Palenque. The place is in the middle of nowhere but we got a good night's sleep. There are one or maybe two of these cabins. They are a long way back from the road so you cannot hear the railway construction traffic. Breakfast was lovely as were the staff. Plenty of water, both hot and cold and the Aircon was needed for us. Adjacent to the property on the main road is a petrol station and there is a cafe there, Gouter Cafe that serves excellent food so there is no need to go into town to eat. The price is way above other places if better standing elsewhere in Mexico but when you are in the middle of nowhere and you need to stop ...
Hotel Casa Maya Calakmul features free bikes, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Chicanna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
It is well placed for some fascinating archaeology.
It is well placed for some fascinating archaeology.
But you need to be up for a "half horse" town.
To get to a basic restaurant we walked through the middle of roadworks.
Most roads giving access to the hotel were closed for road works and of course there are no diversions..you just work it out!
But the archaeology is fabulous though to get to Calakmul was a 3 hour drive each way .
Chris
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful site right off the road.
Beautiful site right off the road. Walk to the Mirador Maya Hotel. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and as of September, 2023, you can climb everything. There's no pyramid, but the main structure is very tall and impressive. Bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are pretty intense.
guy
Mexico
6.0
Scored 6.0
Xpujil itself is not worth visiting.
Xpujil itself is not worth visiting. It is a good town to stay if you are travelling trough the area (for example when visiting Calakmul) and need a place to sleep. There is a small supermarket and a nice pizza restaurant. Be aware that there are only two banks and their ATM's at the time of our visit both of them did not have any money in them for two days.
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Anonymous
8.0
Scored 8.0
Xpujil is located more or less at the center of the Calakmul...
Xpujil is located more or less at the center of the Calakmul municipality (which is large). Although this little town is not particularly oriented towards tourism, it is the best location to stay connected & have all services within easy reach so you can move between main sites and attractions around the Calakmul area.
Near Xpujil you will find from four to six striking archaeological sites and all of them are worth the visit. Of course, the most impressive one is Calakmul but there is plenty to do beyond that outstanding stop. For instance, you can ask a cab to take you to "Ejido 20 de Noviembre" and visit plenty of craft workshops (wood carving, embroidery by hand and by machine among others). I really enjoyed my visit to Hilos de Vida, Amanecer de Rio Bec & Artesanos Sabios since they give you a nice explanation on their crafts and sometimes they even offer a class for you to take (they also can get you a guide if you need translation aid).
Whether you are traveling with family, couple or by yourself, I really recommend to book no less than two nights in Casa Ka'an (about 8 to 10 minutes by car near Xpujil), 'cause they have everything you expect and a little bit more in a really cute jungle lodge composed by very independent villas which happen to be surrounded by the most wonderful environment. Needless to say that a chat with the manager (Nicolás) is always enlightening so if you catch him ask for his views on the area.
Last but no least... you will boost your experience in the region if you move around in a 4WD or even better in your own bike.
Esperanza Livier
Mexico
8.0
Scored 8.0
Not a lot of options for housing around the Calakmul...
Not a lot of options for housing around the Calakmul Biosphere. None are really close and you need a vehicle to get to the main part of the park. Xpujil, is little neighborhood town, not too close to ruins or highway. We enjoyed walking around town and looking at birds and the old frame houses.
mexdoc
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
Our only reason for staying in Xpujil was to visit Calakmul.
Our only reason for staying in Xpujil was to visit Calakmul. But as it turns out, it is not the closest lodging to go to the ruins. Conhuas is nearer and has a few hotels that would have worked better for our itinerary, since we were going west. The town of Xpujil has very little of interest and the meal we had was one of the least successful of our trip. We ate dinner at Sazon Veracruzana, sitting right on the dusty noisy main road (186) that runs through the town. It had the more favorable reviews in LP. Calakmul was a great experience though!
One of the closest hotels and villages to Calakmul, which is how we found the place to stay, still about 1 hour drive to the entrance at night. Xpujil has their own little archeological site and Becan is close by as well. In the village you find some shops, bakeries and taquerias. Try to go by the furniture manufacturer Adolfo and his father they make fantastic furniture (unfortunately most of them too big to take with us, we got some small souvenirs made of wood instead). Great grilled chicken, see pictures.
Wonderful setting in the forest. You can slightly hear the highway, but the trees do a great deal to block the noise. Probably the best option for staying in Xpujil when comparing to other places to stay. The pictures definitely match what you get. The kitchenette has everything you need and they provide some snacks and a few cervezas to enjoy. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Facilities felt very safe and secure (gated). Wish we could have stayed another night.
It is not too far from Calakmul reserve, but not close either. Sweet little town. Hotel/hostel a little on the unkempt side but was fine for three days. Large room, AC and hot water both worked fine. Did not use pool because it was cool. A few interesting birds come through the gardens. The food is adequate while not great. Balthasar, the owner, is a nice guy and tries to serve with cheerfulness. He hooked us up with a good guide for seeing the ruins and birds at Calakmul.
Really clean houses and comfortable. We Saw monkeys, tukan and a fox in the forest near the houses. Its only a short drive from the village. Friendly staff.
Its true that xpujil and calakmul are under construction at the moment because of the tren maya. But still it was very much worth the visit. We were at the ruins with only a handful of other people. Really an amazing experience and eco aldea is s perfect place to visit them.
Brand new fully equipped cabana in the jungle. My husband thought we were going to rough it in Xpujil and was pleasantly surprised! Great shower with hot water, everything spotlessly clean. Hosts were great, they hung back but were available if we needed anything. They suggested an exceptional guide who picked us up early and took us to Calakmul and through the jungle to see monkeys, lots of birds, and a tapir even.
Xpujil is quite little and is basically used as a dorm town for travelers to explore the area. The hotel is greatly located half a block from the 186 national road which takes you everywhere around the area (Chicanná, Xpujil, Becan, El Hormiguero, Bat cave, Calakmul <3 <3 <3 ). That is very convenient. The building is new and the rooms are good sized with plugs (thanks God!) everywhere. The price is unbeatable!
I think the owner was one of the most friendly and most supportive persons of all the hotel/hostel/AirBnB/etc. staff I have ever met during all my travels. He supported my in my trips to the bats and Calakmul. I want to say thank you to him here once again. The rooms are also great, as well as the pizza. The location is right at the bus and taxi station.
The owner is an exceptionally nice lady, genuinely willing to help. Breakfast was just when and what we have asked for. The house (bungalow) is not for people that are looking for major chain hotels, but it is just fine for overnight stay in really small rural location in peninsula of Yucatan.
Absolutely amazing stay in this family run hotel in the center of Valladolid! The hotel was great, awesome pool, lovely clean rooms with aircon! The host was so helpful and gave us loads of tips and restaurant suggestions! Breakfasts were also a lovely touch! Highly recommend!
Exquisite hidden gem in the back bush of Xpujil - loved the food, the vibe and the helpful staff. Location a short drive away from the magnificence of Calakmul and a dozen beautiful lesser-known sites: ask Luis to help arrange an atv to Rio Bec, wild and overgrown!
In the jungle just a few km outside of town and close to the new Maya train station ( when it's ready)
Nice nature jungle trail starting at the property amongst the hills of ancient unescavated small Maya ruins ( hard to destinguish but they are there)
We loved the spacious bedroom and Miguel was really attentive, helping us book a visit of Calakmul quite late (when he couldn't be our guide). This place is just off the main road in Xpujil which was really convenient as well. We would stay here again.
The rooms have a nice standard, the place was clean, there was hot water. There is a restaurant in the hotel in which we could play boardgames (we brought those with ourselves). Good place to rest before or after visiting Calakmul
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