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 …
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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. …
Raw Opinions on Xcalak
“The old adage, ‘If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is’ isn’t always correct. In fact, the suspicion, cynicism, and doubt that …
What to Expect Snorkeling in Xcalak
If you’ve planned a beach vacation to the Yucatan recently, chances are you’ve heard that snorkeling in Xcalak is the best thing since sliced bread. …
What’s the Catch to this FREE Guide to Xcalak?
You’ve seen the promotion for our free guide to Xcalak (it’s pretty obvious – there’s a link to it on the sidebar). But nothing great …
6 Things (you didn’t know) About Xcalak’s Iguanas
Iguanas are underfoot in Xcalak. You’ll find them on tree limbs, sunbathing on rocks, or fleeing from your car (usually at the last moment). Of …