Calakmul

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Mayan ruins deep in the jungle.
El cenote ll kil is one of thousands swimming holes in the Yucatán Peninsula. Refreshing swim but is a pretty crowded spot.
Calakmul has been my favorite mayan site, so far, and the hardest to reach. The site is really big and its pyramids as big as the one in Chichen Itzá, covered almost completely by the jungle. It's like the mexican Angkor Wat.
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Hotel Mundo Maya Calakmul

Hotel Mundo Maya Calakmul

3 out of 5
Carr. Cam. Conhuas- Calakmuk, Km 49 Calakmul CAM
The price is NT$3,465 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$3,465
NT$5,177 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calakmul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
Very nice room...clean

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Hotel Mundo Maya Calakmul
Hotel Maya Balam

Hotel Maya Balam

3 out of 5
Calle Xpujil #10 Entre Calakmul CAM
The price is NT$1,051 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
NT$1,051
NT$1,240 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Calakmul. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama and Xpujil ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
Restaurant very good and clean, staff attentive, be aware that the area is relatively remote so the electricity and wifi are not always reliable, especially in the evening.

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Hotel Maya Balam
Hotel Villas Chicanna

Hotel Villas Chicanna

3 out of 5
Carretera Escarcega-Chetumal, Km 144 Calakmul CAM
The price is NT$2,944 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
NT$2,944
NT$3,474 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Calakmul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Chicanná and Becán are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The staff were really friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 2026/1/31

Hotel Villas Chicanna
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Eco Aldea Kinich Ahau

Eco Aldea Kinich Ahau

3 out of 5
Carretera Xpujil - Zoh Laguna KM 1.3 Xpujil Campeche
Stay at this cabin in Calakmul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama and Xpujil Ruins are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Our 2nd best accommodation on our 2 weeks road trip around Yucatan. Loved it!

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

Eco Aldea Kinich Ahau
Koten Naj

Koten Naj

2 out of 5
valentin gomez farias Calakmul CAM
Stay at this cabin in Calakmul. Enjoy a garden, a picnic area, and climate control. Popular attractions Becán and Xpujil Ruins are located nearby.
Koten Naj
Hotel cabañas aldea maya

Hotel cabañas aldea maya

3 out of 5
Halaltun Calakmul CAM
Stay at this cabin in Calakmul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama and Xpujil Ruins are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This hotel is a gem. We had a great stay. Tucked away from people and had our own little house. So awesome. Super clean. Would stay again!!!

Reviewed on 2025/7/22

Hotel cabañas aldea maya
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Popular places to visit

Ancient Maya City of Calakmul

Find out about the history of Calakmul with a stop at Ancient Maya City of Calakmul. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Ancient Maya City of Calakmul

Xpujil Ruins

Find out about the history of Calakmul when you spend time at Xpujil Ruins.

Xpujil Ruins

Becán

You can learn about the history of Calakmul with a trip to Becán.

Becán

Rio Bec Archaeological Zone

Learn about the local history of Calakmul when you take a trip to Rio Bec Archaeological Zone. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Rio Bec Archaeological Zone

Chicanná

Find out about the history of Calakmul when you spend time at Chicanná.

Chicanná

Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama

You can study the exhibits at Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Xpujil. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Museo Deocundo Acopa Lezama

Cities near Calakmul

Champoton showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Champoton

This is my most epic self-portrait, so far: Contemplating the Milky Way, standing all alone on top of El Henequén—one of the many ancient mayan temples you'll find along the way to El Mirador—surrounded by monkeys, fireflies and an ocean of trees. No wonder why our ancestors looked up into the sky and thought of mighty gods.

San Andres