Introducing Xpujil
The hamlet of Xpujil (pronounced ‘shpu-heel’) lies at the junction of east–west Hwy 186 and Campeche Hwy 261, which leads north to Hopelchén and eventually Mérida. A good base from which to explore the area’s sites, Xpujil is growing rapidly in the anticipation of a tourist boom. However, it still has no bank or laundry, and the nearest gas station is 5km east of town. Several restaurants, a couple of hotels and a taxi stand are near the bus depot.
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From the junction, the Xpuhil ruins are less than 1km west, Becán is 8km west, Chicanná is 12km west, Balamkú is 60km west and the Calakmul ruins are 120km southwest.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Tulum to Palenque. In between?
by kevj 08 September 2011
I would also recommend Xpujil and Calakmul to break up the journey. As mentioned above, Calakmul is a huge site deep in the rainforest…
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RE: Tulum to Palenque. In between?
by aslukas 08 September 2011
...and if you're looking so slow down a bit more, there are some other cool sites right around Xpujil (including one with the same name),…
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RE: Yucatan Itenarary/Meet-Up Anyone?/Advice
by rjonsun 31 August 2011
The information concerning arriving to Chichen Itza from Valladilid is correct. However, I think you need a bit more than 2 hours to…
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