Xcalak services for gringos

The little village of Xcalak  has all the  basics you could need.  Prices are higher than in Mahahual,  where prices are higher than super stores in Chetumal or Tulum, stock up on non perishables before coming down.  Tinned meat, while not my first choice, are a good idea for when little is available locally.  Trust me,  you will be eating lots of veggies & fruit, so a can of meat occasionally, will not send you to hell.

Here are a few photos of the main road in Xcalak & the services that I have found w/ the best choice of product & best prices.   There are other small tiendas (stores) so, if one does not have what you are looking for, check out another.  A tortillaria opened recently - as you come into town just before you get to the soccer field - turn right.  A few buildings down on the right - you can buy freshly made corn tortillas, otherwise, you will find only packaged, flour tortillas.

 

 

Note :    There is  NO   ATM  machine in Xcalak ;   the ones  in Mahahual  worked only occasionally, so be  prepared  before arriving  -  ie.   bring  plenty of  pesos !!    There is an ATM  in the casitas section that works more consistently than those in town.  Fees are a bit higher, but when you need pesos .....    As you head into the town, there is a left turn (only paved left turn) toward the cruise ship port area.  Bear left there  and across the street from (for the life of me, I can't remember the name) a very good grocery store, down a side street about 20 meters,  there is an ATM on the left hand side of the road,  outside -  can't miss it.  It  is, I believe, the 1st left (note- you will cross the divided road there ).