Xcalak COVID-19 Update: *somewhat* Open-for-Business
After months of lockdown, Xcalak has reopened for tourism…to some extent. As of October 2020, visitors are welcome to come and go from Xcalak; several …
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A Video Worthy of Xcalak
It’s September now, and I’m writing this blog post with a heavy heart. Xcalak is still shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No tourist …
Xcalak National Reef Park
Xcalak National Reef Park Often, visitors ask what type of water activities they can do in the Xcalak National Reef Park. Fly-fishing, snorkeling, and scuba …
Xcalak Closes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Xcalak Closes During COVID-19 Pandemic July UPDATE: Xcalak & Mahahual are still closed to non-residents, and permits are required for travel in, or out, of …
Why Xcalak’s Pelicans are the Optimal Seabird
The mighty pelican is a common sight as you walk along the Xcalak beach. But did you know? The pelican is arguably the most ideally …
Will Dredging the Zaragoza Canal Hurt Xcalak?
A coastal community of 400 people, at the end of a barren, 40-mile swath of asphalt through the jungle—Xcalak’s seclusion is part of its draw. …
Lionfish in Xcalak – Unwelcome Guests
Xcalak’s underwater life is stunning – angel fish, trunkfish, squid, eagle rays, and turtles are some of the creatures that call the waters of Xcalak …
Fantastic Facts About Xcalak’s Manatees
One of the gentlest creatures in the sea, the slow-moving manatee is one of Xcalak’s most at-risk underwater creatures. A big, slow-moving, marine mammal with …
What’s the Deal with the “Mayan Train”?
Perhaps one of Mexico’s largest publicity stunts to date, the Mayan Train is an ambitious project. Announced in September 2018 by Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel …
Birdwatching in Xcalak
Xcalak’s unspoiled jungle habitat and clear waters are an ideal place for birds to make their homes. From high-diving sea birds to colorful songbirds, the …