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  1. jreyes avatar

    Re: travel companion June Yucatan/Belize/Guate

    by jreyes 24 May 2012

    Hi, I'll be traveling around that time as well in that region. I'm taking off for about 3 weeks starting June 20 through July 11. I'll…

  2. exploradorachicasil avatar

    travel companion June Yucatan/Belize/Guate

    by exploradorachicasil 09 April 2012

    Hi guys, After a too long absence I am finally going back to Mexico. In June 2012 I am planning to spend about a month around Yucatan,…

  3. living avatar

    RE: Camping near Mahahual, Yucatan

    by living 25 December 2011

    Last Feb/March we drove betweeen Mahahual and Xcalak for the day. There is still a lot of hurricane damage evident - many buildings falling…

  4. Kloch avatar

    Camping near Mahahual, Yucatan

    by Kloch 24 December 2011

    Some years ago we drove south of Cancun and out to Mahahual then towards Xcalak. Found some great camoping at a little place, under palapas,…

  5. living avatar

    RE: Where can I find the real mexico?

    by living 18 December 2011

    Chetamul, on the Belize border, is a waterfront town that also has a big fort descending right down into the ocean. Lots of history plus…

  6. hisurfer avatar

    Re: Yucatan on the cheap??

    by hisurfer 02 December 2011

    ooh, three weeks with a car you could do the "big loop" without rushing, and still have plenty of time for side trips in each place! …

  7. jonathan_look avatar

    RE: Which way to Chiapas?

    by jonathan_look 15 November 2011

    My wife and I are moving to San Cristobal later this month for at least six months. We have visited a few times recently and find the…

  8. mumzhiu avatar

    Re: Xcalak

    by mumzhiu 06 November 2011

    Thank you chris0daniel for your previous responce as well for current one. I will definitely place post after visiting Xcalak

  9. mumzhiu avatar

    Xcalak

    by mumzhiu 05 November 2011

    Is there any not expensive place to stay in Xcalak? LP do not show any Is any hostels, campings? Thanks The same about Majahual

  10. 55vineyard avatar

    RE: Yucatan trip in 1 week - some advice please

    by 55vineyard 25 October 2011

    Good advice about keeping an eye on the hurricane progress, talked to my friend last night who is down in Akumal right now, she is planning…

  11. chris0daniel avatar

    RE: Yucatan trip in 1 week - some advice please

    by chris0daniel 25 October 2011

    "Plan to dive Banco Chinchorro, is Xcalak or Mahahual better and can anyone recommend hostel/room and also diving centre please?" Liking…

  12. andreaexplores avatar

    Yucatan trip in 1 week - some advice please

    by andreaexplores 25 October 2011

    Hola! I had a good read through various posts on here and planned my 3 week trip accordingly, could you answer my last few questions as…

  13. patywolf avatar

    RE: Xcalak

    by patywolf 23 October 2011

    Thanks Chris for this good info on Xcalak. It is a place I mean to get to my next trip to Mexico.

  14. joaquinx avatar

    RE: Xcalak

    by joaquinx 23 October 2011

    Have you tried Google Search? [Xcalak|http://www.xcalak.info/]

  15. chris0daniel avatar

    RE: Northern/Central Mexico?

    by chris0daniel 26 September 2011

    An Enticing Introduction to Mexico (Not in Chronological Order, but Adjusted for Your Interests): 1. Begin your journey by flying to…

  16. chris0daniel avatar

    RE: Yucatan Beaches in January

    by chris0daniel 23 September 2011

    "I've already asked about Belize but I'm not sure if the border crossing makes it a time-effective choice." I agree. Both the border…

  17. misterbee avatar

    RE: Chetumal - worth a stay?

    by misterbee 11 August 2011

    There are LOTS of hotels in Chetumal -- also one or two hostels, but I haven't stayed in them. I like staying in the downtown area (near…

  18. anomie_inc avatar

    RE: Honeymoon in December -- where should we go?

    by anomie_inc 06 July 2011

    If you come to Mexico and you want to dive or snorkel without going in a boat I can recommend the cenotes in the Yucatan. They are absolutel…

  19. chris0daniel avatar

    RE: Travelling Mexico for a week after the Caribbean

    by chris0daniel 26 June 2011

    Tomres--In December 2009 and also December 2010 I enjoyed snorkeling various days at Xcalak. I did not visit naturalist Playa Sonrisa.…

  20. hfpierce avatar

    Re: Travelling Mexico for a week after the Caribbean

    by hfpierce 26 June 2011

    Hello, after many trips to the Yucatan penninsula/Quintana Roo (Playa del Carmen, Tulum), I have heard that the town of Xcalak (pronounced…

  21. misterbee avatar

    RE: Tulum direct to Belize City

    by misterbee 07 June 2011

    I was aware that there was a hostel in Chetumal somewhere, but have never checked it out. If that location map is correct (I thought the…

  22. dianerstevens avatar

    Re: ideas for 13 days between Caye Caulker and Cancun Airport

    by dianerstevens 04 June 2011

    HI, we are going from Tulum to Caye Caulker and back to Cancun in 13 days. Trying to find info about the route going the other way. …

  23. misterbee avatar

    RE: Tulum ..around and about to Chechumal

    by misterbee 23 May 2011

    Like bajadude says... I know there are a few daily buses between Chetumal & Majahual and they go via Limones. I don't know about buses…

  24. dianerstevens avatar

    Tulum ..around and about to Chechumal

    by dianerstevens 22 May 2011

    Hi, We are traveling to Tulum for a few days at the end of June and then plan to go south to the border of Belize and maybe cross over.…

  25. 55vineyard avatar

    RE: Yucatan Itinerary- 2 weeks Feb- March- thoughts please?

    by 55vineyard 01 February 2011

    I agree with skipping Xcalak unless you have 3 days and like to dive or flyfish, not a cheap place to stay either. Drive to Punta Allen…

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