Before you go

Your trip to Xpujil.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Xpujil – Campeche Destination Campeche and Calakmul about 300 km from Campeche

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Chetumal (CTM) Chetumal · 120 km
Terminal de Autobuses de Xpujil 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Chetumal it’s about 120 km on the federal highway, roughly an hour and a half by car, and from Campeche about 300 km. Xpujil has a Tren Maya station and regular buses. The nearest airport is Chetumal (CTM).

How many days

Two days: one for Calakmul, which takes the whole day, and another for Becán and the nearby sites.

When to go

From November to April the reserve road is usually in better condition and there are fewer mosquitoes. From May to October it rains a lot, but the jungle becomes lusher.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, or an organized tour, because Calakmul is about two hours from the village and there is no public transport to the ruins.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Xpujil

Morning
Departure for Calakmul
Leave Xpujil at dawn to arrive at Calakmul early, when animals are more active on the reserve road.
Afternoon
Calakmul ruins
Walk through the jungle to the Great Plaza and climb Structure II to see the tree canopy stretching to the horizon.
Late afternoon
Becán
In the late afternoon on the return, stop at Becán, surrounded by a moat, about 7 km from Xpujil.
Evening
Night in Xpujil
Have dinner at one of the village’s simple restaurants and rest; the night in the jungle is quiet.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Xpujil the best base for Calakmul?

It’s the most used, with hotels and restaurants. There are also hotels on the reserve road, closer to the ruins.

Does Xpujil have a Tren Maya station?

Yes, on the line between Escárcega and Chetumal.

Which ruins are near Xpujil?

Becán, Chicanná and Xpuhil, in the Río Bec style, a few kilometers away.

Do you need a car in Xpujil?

For Calakmul, yes, or an organized tour; there is no public transport to the ruins.

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