Kenny Chesney Quotes that Prove Xcalak is better than Mahahual
Kenny Chesney Quotes that Prove Xcalak is better than Mahahual You’ve heard of Kenny Chesney, right? He has 14 gold albums and more than 40 …
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Snorkeling? What’s Really Going on When a Barracuda Follows You
A barracuda is a pretty scary-looking fish. Barracudas have enough teeth to chew a human to bits, and can be creepily motionless in the water. …
Even YOU Can Make Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) in Xcalak
You’re someone who enjoys Mexican food. And though you may not always understand the menu, you’re a brave type of traveler. Happy to point and …
Visiting Kohunlich from Xcalak
The Mayan ruins at Kohunlich are a worthwhile visit from Xcalak. They’re not nearly as crowded as Tulum and Chichen Itza, and they’re much more …
Photo Review of the Leaky Palapa in Xcalak
[Update 2022/2023: After decades of serving delicious food in Xcalak, The Leaky Palapa has closed its doors. The following post is simply for posterity as …
What to do with those Mexican Tortillas
You’ve likely heard tortillas are a big part of the Mexican diet. It’s true. Even at a remote beach destination like Xcalak, the locals sell …
Why you should give Playa Sonrisa (the nude beach) in Xcalak a try
When you first heard of Playa Sonrisa in Xcalak, maybe you found the idea of a nude beach a little humorous. You… …were reminded of …
Disappear to these Quiet Mexican Beach Towns
Have you noticed how every travel site offers discount beach vacations to Mexico? Growing families, partying students, and rude gringos (who seem to hate Mexican …
Xcalak Rentals on Airbnb – What You Need to Know
If you’ve been on this site before, you’ve probably seen the beach rentals and hotels listed in our Accommodations Overview. And there are more Xcalak …
5 Shocking Facts You Probably Don’t Know about Palm Trees
Sure, you know palm trees represent tropical bliss; but what do you really know about this gentle plant? Probably not as much as you think. …