Guidebook for Chelem
Food Scene
Great seaside dining. The chef at La Playa is Carlos. He is happy to assist in menu translation, just ask for Carlos. He has a wide selection on his menu. Great local seafood, pasta, steak and always ask about the specials.
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La Playa
324 C. 15Great seaside dining. The chef at La Playa is Carlos. He is happy to assist in menu translation, just ask for Carlos. He has a wide selection on his menu. Great local seafood, pasta, steak and always ask about the specials.
Paul and Cynthia are the owner's of Lizard Joe's. They serve great Texas-Style Barbecue, local seafood and great specials. They are beachfront and offer live music some nights. Open Friday - Monday for lunch and dinner
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Lizard Joe's
Calle 17Paul and Cynthia are the owner's of Lizard Joe's. They serve great Texas-Style Barbecue, local seafood and great specials. They are beachfront and offer live music some nights. Open Friday - Monday for lunch and dinner
TacoMaya is great for breakfast and lunch. They serve a variety of American and Mexican dishes and the portions are generous. Open Wednesday - Sunday
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TacoMaya
#746 C. 19TacoMaya is great for breakfast and lunch. They serve a variety of American and Mexican dishes and the portions are generous. Open Wednesday - Sunday
Best Onion Rings and Burgers. The owners, Virginia and Todd are always there to greet you. The burgers are always fresh ground never frozen. They also have great Mexican dishes as well. Open Thursday - Sunday for dinner.
Sliders Cafe Restaurante
602 C. 15Best Onion Rings and Burgers. The owners, Virginia and Todd are always there to greet you. The burgers are always fresh ground never frozen. They also have great Mexican dishes as well. Open Thursday - Sunday for dinner.
Arts & Culture
Merida or the White City is the capital and cultural center of the Yucatan. It is almost 500 years old. There are gorgeous mansions lining Paseo de Montejo that were built during the henequen boom. You will find several museums and lots of colonial architecture. Also, if you like to shop, Merida is the location. You will find hundreds of small stores on every street or check out some of the Ultra Chic malls in Merida. Don't forget to check out the great restaurants while you are there.
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Mérida
Merida or the White City is the capital and cultural center of the Yucatan. It is almost 500 years old. There are gorgeous mansions lining Paseo de Montejo that were built during the henequen boom. You will find several museums and lots of colonial architecture. Also, if you like to shop, Merida is the location. You will find hundreds of small stores on every street or check out some of the Ultra Chic malls in Merida. Don't forget to check out the great restaurants while you are there.
Parks & Nature
Celestun is a great place to check out the Flamingos. You can take a boat tour and see the flamingos up close. Also, great seafood restaurants. This is a day trip.
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Celestún
Celestun is a great place to check out the Flamingos. You can take a boat tour and see the flamingos up close. Also, great seafood restaurants. This is a day trip.
The Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are magnificent. It is a must see stop while you are in the Yucatan. Go early before the crowds get there.
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Chichén Itzá
The Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are magnificent. It is a must see stop while you are in the Yucatan. Go early before the crowds get there.
The ruins of Dzibilchaltun are the closest. The park is just a 20 minute drive from Jaguar Villa.
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Dzibilchaltún
The ruins of Dzibilchaltun are the closest. The park is just a 20 minute drive from Jaguar Villa.
The ruins at Uxmal are about 2 hours from Jaguar Villa. The site offers some of the most unique Mayan architecture. Crowds are much smaller here.
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Uxmal
The ruins at Uxmal are about 2 hours from Jaguar Villa. The site offers some of the most unique Mayan architecture. Crowds are much smaller here.
Essentials
You can find local grocery stores in the main square in Chelem. There are many local stores that sell all kinds of items. Just stroll around and check it out.
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Chelem
You can find local grocery stores in the main square in Chelem. There are many local stores that sell all kinds of items. Just stroll around and check it out.