Chelem

If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience in a clean, peacefully quaint fishing village (population 5,200) that boasts no gigantic hotels, no timeshares mongers and no razzle dazzle, then Chelem is for you. Just west of Progreso, you can get to Chelem by public transport or rented car. Once there, you will find the Main Plaza, the arched Municipal building, the church, a local market, lots of seafood restaurants and some good beaches. If you stay there, you can walk or ride to the town square and observe Mexican life first hand. The Yucatan is famous for bird life and Chelem is a birdwatcher's paradise. Located between the Gulf of Mexico and the cienega (lagoon), Chelem is close to nature.

Chelem is a popular area for the snowbirds in the winter as private home rentals are lower on the west side of Progreso.

A fun trip to do in Chelem is the hour long boat ride into the ria to see the flamingos and turtles at the fresh water spring. Trips can be arranged with the fishermen captains just south of the main Plaza. Costs are $50 pesos per person, five people minimum or $250 for six These gentlemen do not speak English but do offer a good trip. While they are safe, the boat accommodations are very basic.

Costa Club Hotel

Hotels
 Costa Club ISSTEY
Tel. 01 800 699 6666
Tel. 01 (969) 935 4024/26
 Bienestar Hotel and apartments www.bienestarhotel.com
Tel. from US/Canada 011-52 (969) 935 4008, 011-52 (969) 935 4638
Tel. long distance withing Mexico 01 (969) 935 4008, 01 (969) 935 4638
Tel. local 935 4008, 935 4638
 Sand Castle Inn B&B
www.sandcastleinmexico.org
Email: sancastleinn@aol.com
 Villa Roots Hotel & Bungalows
www.villasroots.com
Tel. 999 2716841 & 941 7307

Restaurants
The best seafood dining in Chelem can be found on the main road at Restaurant Costa Azul.

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