The ancient Mayan city of X’Cambó is the most remarkable of the Mayan vestiges of the northern coast of Yucatan. Since ancient times this salt area has been an important commercial port.
X’cambó is the most remarkable city on the northern coast of Yucatan, the largest vestige that we find in this salt area. From ancient times it is known that it was one of the doors of the salt trade. The commercial networks in the time of the ancient Mayan were very elaborate, uniting cities and cultures as far as the cosmopolitan city of Teotihuacan, very near the present Mexico City, with Copán, in the southern Honduras.
- X’Cambó is located 37 kilometers east of Progreso, along the Costa Smeralda Road, the 27th. The ruins are well marked, near the saltworks area of Dzemul, where you can park to meet.
- Cost of entry: 65 mxn. They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? From Merida, the bus that goes along the coast “El Costero” leaves the street 50 x 67 and makes several stops on the coast: you must ask the bus to get you off the street that goes to Xcambo. From here you must walk 1 km until you reach the site. From Mérida buses leave for Progreso from Terminal AutoProgreso, in the 62nd street between 65 and 67. From Progreso buses leave to Xcambó or taxi service.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and some water is always good. The heat in this area hits hard, especially from April to September.
