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Xpujil
Stay 1–2 nights in Xpujil only as a base for Calakmul and the Río Bec ruins; the town itself is a highway junction with a small site.
Xpujil is a village of about 2,100 people on Federal Route 186 in the interior of Campeche, the only place with a choice of hotels and restaurants for miles. It sits at the centre of the Ruta Río Bec and is the usual launch point for Calakmul, 60 km south on a slow road. Come for the ruins, not the town: one or two nights covers the archaeology, and the Tren Maya station 4 km north now links it to Escárcega, Campeche and Chetumal.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (heat, rain and mosquitoes); Sep–Oct wettest
- Airports
- CTM · CPE
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xpujil, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyXpujil is a small, quiet highway town and the usual risks are practical, not violent: heat, mosquitoes, dark unlit side streets at night…
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 078 Tourist assistance (SECTUR) · 078 Green Angels roadside help
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCTM Chetumal (Nearest airport with commercial flights; about 1.5–2 h by car or taxi (check)).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk, and side streets off the highway are quiet; Calle Chicaná is paved and lit for an evening walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or soft drinkM$30–60
- Street or quick mealBreakfast with chilaquiles or hotcakesM$80–150
- BeerBeer in a restaurantM$40–70
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–400
- Budget bedBudget room with fan and shared bath, a night, per roomMX$300 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedDouble room with A/C and private bath, a night, per roomMX$900 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedDouble room with A/C and private bath, a night, per roomMX$1,400 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$600 (≈ US$35) · Mid MX$1,100 (≈ US$60) · High MX$2,200 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CTM Chetumal (Nearest airport with commercial flights; about 1.5–2 h by car or taxi (check)) · CPE Campeche (Further; buses and Tren Maya connect instead)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Sep (18 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xpujil: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk, and side streets off the highway are quiet; Calle Chicaná is paved and lit for an evening walk. For the ruins you need a car, a hired 4x4 or a guided tour — the jungle roads to Calakmul and the Río Bec sites are not walkable. The Tren Maya station is about 4 km north of town: arrange a taxi or transfer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Calakmul
goDoor to door: Full day, roughly 08:00–17:00
Guided day tour or colectivo from town, about 2 h each way on the reserve road
Tour about M$350–400 plus park and road fees; the site is the reason most people come.
Balamku
goDoor to door: Half day with the drive
Car or tour west on MEX 186, about 60 km (37 mi)Car or tour west on MEX 186, about 37 mi (60 km)
Long stucco frieze; lightly visited, often just you and the caretaker.
Chicanna and Becan
goDoor to door: Half day for both
Car or tour north of MEX 186, short drives from town
Chicanna's serpent-mouth doorway is the sharpest carving in the Río Bec style; two hours is enough.
Hormiguero and Río Bec
cautionDoor to door: Half to full day
Car or tour on the marked Ruta Río Bec roads
Jungle tracks; go with a guide or a 4x4 and check conditions after rain.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h by road
Bus, colectivo or Tren Maya east
Colectivos and shared taxis fill up near the bus station.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
MEX 186 through town
Most hotels and restaurants line the highway; walkable, but traffic runs past the doors.
Near the ADO bus terminal
Calle Palmar side; handy for early buses and colectivos, a few minutes from the centre.
East side of town
A few camping areas and cabins; quieter, needs a car or taxi for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- M$500–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$900–1,600 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room with A/C and private bath1 × 2 nights × MX$900 | MX$1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MX$1,100 | MX$4,400 |
| Calakmul day tour, per person2 × MX$400 · check — park and road fees usually extra | MX$800 |
| Tren Maya, Xpujil to Chetumal or Escárcega2 × MX$300 · check | MX$600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$300 | MX$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$820 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,255 per person per day, bed included | MX$9,020≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in pesos; intercity transport and tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or soft drink | M$30–60 |
| Breakfast with chilaquiles or hotcakes | M$80–150 |
| Set lunch (comida corrida) | M$120–200 |
| Pizza that feeds two | M$150–250 |
| Beer in a restaurant | M$40–70 |
| Calakmul day tour, per personcheck — park and road fees usually extra | M$350–400 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The road north of the Calakmul reserve has long stretches of deep potholes; some drivers should avoid it or go very slowly.
- South of Xpujil the same road becomes an unimproved seasonal track.
- Calakmul day tours leave around 08:00 and return late afternoon; park and road fees are usually extra on top of the tour price.Calakmul day tours leave around 8:00 AM and return late afternoon; park and road fees are usually extra on top of the tour price.
- Bring cash: ATMs are scarce and cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Mosquitoes and heat are real from May to October; repellent and water are not optional.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
- Green Angels roadside help
- 078
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)078
- Green Angels roadside help078
Embassy
No embassies in Xpujil; the nearest consulates and embassies are in Campeche, Chetumal and Mexico City (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chetumal → Xpujil, bus or colectivo: about 1.5–2 h; fare band M$150–250 (check)
- Campeche → Xpujil, second-class bus: 5–6 h, about M$300 (check)
- Calakmul day tour: M$350–400 plus park and road fees (check)
Say or show
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de autobuses? — Where is the bus station? (DON-deh es-TA la ter-mee-NAL de ow-toh-BOO-ses)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta el tour a Calakmul? — How much is the tour to Calakmul? (KWAN-toh KWES-ta el toor a ka-lak-MOOL)
- ¿Está bien la carretera? — Is the road in good condition? (es-TA byen la ka-reh-TEH-ra)
- Quisiera una habitación por dos noches — I would like a room for two nights (kee-SYEH-ra OO-na a-bee-ta-SYON por dos NO-ches)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-do pa-GAR kon tar-HEH-ta)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
Cash is king: carry pesos for tours, park fees and small restaurants.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xpujil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (heat, rain and mosquitoes); Sep–Oct wettest · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CTM: last bus and colectivo cutoffs, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: MEX 186 strip, Calle Chicaná, the bus terminal and the Tren Maya station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs for Xpujil, Chicanna, Becan, Balamku and Calakmul, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Calakmul day-tour fixture: departure time, fee band, park-fee split and return time.
Sources
- officialCalakmul municipality
- officialTren Maya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xpujil, revision 5266947 (CC BY-SA 4.0)