MAXCANU
Maxcanu (pronounced ‘mash-can-oo) is a quaint colonial town located in the southwest of the Yucatan state, close to the border with Campeche. The town is mainly known for its agricultural activities and is surrounded by dilapidated haciendas and tiny villages. It serves as an excellent starting point to explore the area's caverns, archaeological sites, historical haciendas, and neighboring towns.
What is there to do?
Maxcanu is a charming and peaceful town that is famous for the nearby archeological ruins of Oxkintok and Grutas de Calcehtok. Located close to several historic ex-haciendas and neighboring towns, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and attractions. There is no shortage of things to do and see in this beautiful area.
Top Activities in Maxcanu:
Explore the Local Caves
Visit the close by Grutas of Calcehtok - where you can explore the underground passages of these caves with a guide.
Walk Around the Center of this Small Town
Explore the town, with its peaceful central park, and church. And get a photo in front of the Maxcanu letters.
Visit Local Ruins
Take a moto taxi to the archeological site of Oxkintok, where you can get a guided tour around the ruins.
Take a trip to Chunchucmil
Go to the nearby town of Chunchucmil, and explore the ex-hacienda and the archeological site.
Swim in Cenotes
Go on a trip to some close by cenotes, and take a refreshing swim - Cenote Chen-Ha, Cenote San Tito, and Cenote San Ignacio are all within driving distance from Maxcanu.
Ancient Mayan Cities
Take a trip to the archeological site of Uxmal, a large ancient Mayan city, located 45 minutes from Maxcanu.
Learn About the Jipi Hat
Visit the close by town of Becal, a town famous for being the ‘capital of the Mayan hat’. Visit the Museo de Becal and learn about the production of the Panama-style Jipi hats in the town, and how and where they are made, also check out the art gallery in the museum and the beautiful gardens.
Getting to Maxcanu & Where to go After:
Maxcanu is located between the station stops of Calkini and Uman on the Yucatan I Route of the Tren Maya®, “Mayan Train”. If you’re traveling from the city of Campeche, you will arrive in Maxcanu in 1 hour and 25 minutes on the Tren Maya®, “Mayan Train”. From Maxcanu you can travel to Merida which is just over an hour on the Tren Maya®, “Mayan Train”. Onward travel from Maxcanu includes the state of Campeche and its port towns, and colonial cities, as well as the rest of the state of Yucatan, with its beautiful cities, history, culture, architecture, Mayan ruins, cenotes, and more.