La Conchita
Fish paradise under a palapa at this simple, no-fuss place. Grab a beer, some ceviche and prawns and remember what life was like before technology took…
El Cuyo lies along the shore at the end of the road from Río Lagartos. This tiny fishing village has a clear white-sand beach, muddy waters and a windy coast. In recent years it's become a kiteboarding mecca for those in the know, and several outfits offer classes. The town sees a few local tourists looking for a short beach vacation, but not many foreigners visit here. Maybe this is the off-the-beaten-track spot you've been looking for.
At El Cuyo the road travels through broad expanses of grassy savanna with palms and some huge-trunked trees, passing the site of the original founding of Valladolid, in 1543. At Colonia Yucatán, 38km south of El Cuyo, you can head east to pick up the road to Chiquilá and Isla Holbox or west to Tizimín.
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout El Cuyo.
Fish paradise under a palapa at this simple, no-fuss place. Grab a beer, some ceviche and prawns and remember what life was like before technology took…
Try the delicious crispy shrimp served in a coconut (M$130) at this large fan-cooled eatery on the plaza's west side.
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