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St Bernard's Church
Historic colonial era church built by the Franciscan order between 1581 and 1600. The relatively unadorned facade features a large stained glass window of the Virgin Mary over the entryway. Twin belfries loom over each of the front corners. The interior features a large gold altarpiece and several wood sculptures. It is a tranquil place for quiet reflection and prayer.
Ake Archaeological Zone
Ruins of a small Maya city that dates from about 250 AD. It was likely a vassal state, paying tribute to Izamal. A sacbe (Mayan elevated and paved roadway) leaves Ake going direct to Izamal. The most unusual feature of the Ake site is The Palace (identified on the site map as Structure 1). This is a large structure with steps leading to an elevated platform where rows of stone columns rise up from the floor. Presumably, these columns once supported a roof, but no trace of it remains. The columns give the structure the nickname "Pillars Building". The columns are covered in relief sculptures that depict Mayan life and ceremonies. Another interesting feature is the Pyramid. Both of these major structures date from the period between 250 AD and 500 AD. The site is administered and maintained by INAH (the federal agency for archaeology and history). During the 19th century, the lands around the ruins were operated as a henequin hacienda. There is also a cenote at the site. Mayan farmers occupy land near the archaeological site and they operate a stand near the entrance selling honey and related products. The honey is made using a unique, endangered species of small, stinger-less bee that have been kept by the Maya for millennia.
Unlike most haciendas in the Yucatan, this one never got re-purposed. It still operates henequin fields and a henequin processing plant, producing sisal rope under the San Lorenzo Rope brand. Visitors are welcome and can take a 2-hour tour to learn about the history of henequin and its use in making rope during the 19th century. See operating henequin processing equipment as well as historic equipment from the 19th century.
Public square with a bandshell hosting public concerts and performing arts shows on select evenings.
This is kind of a stealth cenote because it's on private property behind someone's house. The owners are friendly and welcome visitors.
Usually dry cenote. No swimming.
Upscale restaurant in a restored historic building with foot-thick stone walls and rough-hewn dark woods. The food is traditional Yucatecan regional cuisine with an emphasis on dishes cooked in the pibil style, which is a kind of pit barbecue in which marinated meats are seasoned with achiote, wrapped in banana leaves and slow cooked for several hours. The restaurant also has a full bar with innovative cocktails and some unusual Yucatecan desserts.
Casual, friendly restaurant serving a mix of basic Mexican foods and international offerings that include pasta, burgers, and sandwiches. Breakfast is hearty and affordable with a buffet on Sunday mornings.
Casual eatery with an outdoor garden dining area serving traditional Mexican cuisine. The pastel Azteca is recommended.
Bright, cheery open air street restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Food is typical Mexican antojitos, including tacos, quesadillas, etc.
Moderate modern hotel on the northern side of Tixkokob. Rooms are spacious with air conditioning, WiFi, microwave oven and TV. Outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor patio with hammocks available.
Upscale bed and breakfast in a restored historic hacienda from the early 19th century. Immaculately maintained with period furniture and manicured gardens. On-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Boutique hotel in a restored 19th century henequin hacienda. Very large rooms with high ceilings, spotlessly clean with period furnishings and modern bathrooms. Three outdoor pools set amid manicured gardens and lawns. On-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with high-end Yucatecan regional cuisine.
Luxury boutique hotel in a restored 19th century hacienda where henequin was once grown. Large rooms with period furnishings and modern touches. Outdoor swimming pool with hammocks under the porticoes. Manicured gardens set among encroaching jungle. Many tropical birds, iguanas, and monkeys around the property. On-site restaurants serve breakfast and dinner.
The town's traditional marketplace where farmers bring fresh produce every morning for direct sale to housewives and restaurant owners. There are also vendors selling prepared food featuring some of the most authentic Yucatecan regional cuisine available anywhere.
"Factory" may be a bit of a delusion of grandeur since Don Juan Pool and his family make hammocks in their home-based workshop. Learn how hammocks are made, the weaving pattersn, materials, and cultural heritage behind them. Many colors and unusual designs are available. Different sizes, from small chair-style hammocks to large "matrimonial" hammocks that sleep two.
Artesanal hammock weavers. Wide variety of colors and thread materials. Makes new hammocks and will also repair hammocks.
By train
Tixkokob has a station for the Tren Maya, which provides service from major cities, beach resorts, and other destinations throughout the 5 States of the Yucatan peninsula.
It's a small town with a basic grid layout so walking is generally easy in town. Moto-taxis (tuk-tuk) are an affordable way to get around with fares within town starting at M$15.
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