Telchac: A Vacation Destination on the Rise
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Telchac hardly needs an introduction: in recent years it has become the go-to beach destination in Yucatán, thanks to its infrastructure and beautiful beaches.
Telchac Puerto is just 30 minutes from Puerto Progreso. This spot on the Yucatán coast is part of the route known as Yucatán’s Emerald Coast. It is quiet most of the year, and many consider it the perfect place to unwind. During Holy Week and summer vacation the town comes alive, and you will see dozens of people strolling the streets to enjoy everything it has to offer.
You will enjoy a spectacular view as you pass through a natural tunnel formed by the local vegetation.
One of Telchac Puerto’s signature touches is the street art on walls, homes and buildings, all with an ocean theme. Its main park is painted with seashells and seafaring scenes, and so is its Municipal Palace.
Along the coastal highway that runs through town you will find a wide variety of restaurants, hotels and vacation rentals, plus all the services you need for a longer stay. There is even a 5-star hotel!
Just 10 minutes from the port is Playa de Coco, a beach with one of the few coconut groves that survived the lethal yellowing epidemic that struck coconut palms across the entire peninsula in the 1980s.
The town square, the small boardwalk and the lighthouse give it a very special charm. Nearby attractions include the Laguna Rosada, an ecological refuge for migratory birds, and Xcambó, an archaeological site with several pyramids, Mayan roads and residential platforms.
Laguna Rosada, Telchac Puerto
Back when Telchac Puerto was a district of Telchac Pueblo, it was called Miramar, and part of that municipality still goes by that name today.
Besides the beach, the Laguna Rosada is another highlight of Telchac Puerto. Just like in Las Coloradas, you can take in its amazing scenery and join a guided tour that explains everything about salt harvesting. You may even spot pink flamingos.
Xcambó Archaeological Site
Archaeology lovers can visit Xcambó, just 15 minutes from Telchac Puerto
The Xcambó archaeological site is only 16 minutes from Telchac Puerto and is one of the most important archaeological zones in the region. It is a great place to learn more about the Mayan culture of this wonderful area.
Where to Eat in Telchac Puerto
In Telchac Puerto you will find plenty of options to eat well. Since fishing is the main local activity, you can try exquisite dishes made with fresh seafood, such as tikin xic style fish.
Stay at a 5-Star Hotel in Telchac: Hotel Reef Yucatán
Surrounded by stunning native nature in an incredible beachfront location in Telchac, the Reef Yucatán is a hotel known for great service and delicious cuisine on the beautiful Yucatán Riviera, just 45 minutes from Mérida. Relax and let the colors and sunsets over the beach amaze you, whether from the pool or your room’s balcony, for a truly unique experience.
Escape to beautiful Telchac Puerto and enjoy the beach and attractions of this little fishing town on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Its white-sand beaches with calm, crystal-clear water are perfect for sunbathing, swimming and spending the whole day. We recommend bringing an umbrella or a tent so you have some shade. Early in the morning you can watch the fishermen heading out or coming back with the day’s catch, surrounded by seagulls, pelicans and frigatebirds looking for a chance to steal a fish
