Off-grid in Xcalak: Espresso Machines and Cool Fans Thanks to the Power of the Sun
Xcalak’s beach road accommodations are all off-grid, which means that each property generates its own power. AND it has to be enough to keep guests …
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Video – About Those Sea Beans
If you’ve ever been to a beach, you’ll know plenty of stuff washes up on shore. In Xcalak, Mexico, there aren’t any mega-hotels with an …
Video – Hermit Crab Race
Hermit crabs might not sound like very exciting animals. They aren’t exactly known for their racing abilities. You probably know them more for their ability …
Video – Making a Conch Shell Horn
Can the majestic sound of a conch horn summon the ranks of Neptune to do your bidding? Well, maybe not. But making a conch shell …
Video – How to Pronounce “Xcalak”
You’ve decided to come to Xcalak. That’s great! You’re about to discover one of the most special places in Mexico, free from crowds and mega-tourism. …
Photo Review of the Reel Inn Restaurant in Xcalak
Photo Review of the Reel Inn Restaurant in Xcalak Any vacation in Xcalak will undoubtedly include a trip to Costa de Cocos’ Reel Inn Restaurant. Cocos …
Photo Review of Silvia’s Restaurant in Xcalak
Photo Review of Silvia’s Restaurant in Xcalak Park in the big dirt parking lot out front, and if the door’s open, so is Silvia’s. Pull up …
Photo Review of Toby’s Restaurant in Xcalak
Photo Review of Toby’s Restaurant in Xcalak Wear your flip flops and beach shorts. Toby’s Restaurant in Xcalak doesn’t put on airs, it’s relaxing and …
Xcalak 101: Everything you need to know
Xcalak 101: Everything you need to know On Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, far from the over-developed beaches of the Riviera Maya, you’ll find a small, beachside …
Xcalak History Infographic
From traders, pirates, and border disputes to cinemas, grocery stores, and a billiards hall. What is the history of Xcalak and how did it became …