Active now
Yucatán squirrel
Sciurus yucatanensis
Scurries down the whitewashed trunks looking for seeds. Busiest in the morning.
Active hours
06:00 – 18:00
Active until 18:00
Photographed at the house
Xpujil · Calakmul · Campeche
A house in the jungle, at the gates of Calakmul.
Cabins and apartments among palapas, hammocks and whitewashed trees. A pool open all year, jungle quiet, and town a five-minute walk away.
Right now in Xpujil
Day
Squirrels on the trunks, toucans up high and the pool waiting.
The house
Made for resting between expeditions.
Casa Las Lolas is a cluster of cabins wrapped in jungle in Xpujil, the gateway town of Calakmul. Forest calm with everything close: the bus station, ATMs, pharmacies and tour services are under five minutes on foot.
The terrace brings mornings full of birdsong and starry nights. Whitewashed trunks, palapas and colourful walls are as much a part of the house as the jungle around it.
“It is always a pleasure to welcome people who visit the region and admire its natural and cultural wealth. Calakmul is a very special place; we want to help protect this great Biosphere Reserve.”
Xpujil, Campeche9.0 on Booking · 404 reviews
Rooms
Five ways to stay.
All with private bathroom, air conditioning, WiFi, mosquito nets and a private entrance.
One-bedroom apartment
For longer stays: your own kitchen, a table to plan routes and a covered terrace facing the jungle.
- Equipped kitchenette
- Dining area
- Terrace with hammock
- Beds
- 1 double bed
- Sleeps
- Up to 2 guests
Double room · 2 beds
Turquoise walls, local wood and room for four. The family favourite for Calakmul trips.
- Great for families
- Wooden desk
- Courtyard view
- Beds
- 2 large double beds
- Sleeps
- Up to 4 guests
Double room · 1 or 2 beds
Calm and bright, with its own porch under the palapa for reading or watching the squirrels.
- Porch with chairs
- Wooden headboard
- Garden view
- Beds
- 1 extra-large double bed
- Sleeps
- Up to 2 guests
King room with pool view
Wake up and walk ten steps to the water. The couples’ room.
- Facing the pool
- Wooden deck
- Perfect for couples
- Beds
- 1 extra-large double bed
- Sleeps
- Up to 2 guests
Deluxe two-bedroom apartment
Two bedrooms and a wide terrace for groups or big families. Together, with room to spread out.
- Garden view
- Terrace with hammocks
- Up to 6 people
- Beds
- 1 extra-large + 2 double beds
- Sleeps
- Up to 6 guests
Garden & pool
The jungle starts in the courtyard.
An outdoor pool open all year, with a shallow area and a poolside bar. Palapas with hammocks, wooden furniture, limestone paths and a garden where pitaya and May lilies bloom.
Flora & fauna
Garden neighbours.
A small field notebook of what blooms, climbs and sings around the house. It changes with the time of day.
Right now in Xpujil: 12:00 · Day
- The garden is resting at this hour. Move the clock to see who shows up.
Calakmul
Mexico’s largest jungle, just around the corner.
Xpujil is the gateway to the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Site. Maya cities, caves and tall forest minutes or hours from the house.
Approximate road distances and times.
Archaeological site
Xpuhil
1.5 km · 5 min
Three Río Bec-style towers, minutes from the centre.
Archaeological site
Becán
7 km · 10 min
A walled city ringed by a moat, unique in the Maya world.
Archaeological site
Chicanná
11 km · 15 min
“House of the serpent mouth”: remarkably preserved monster-mouth façades.
Archaeological site
Hormiguero
22 km · 35 min
Deep in the forest on a dirt road. Few visitors.
Nature · at dusk
Bat Volcano
57 km · 50 min
At sunset, millions of bats spiral out of a sinkhole.
Archaeological site
Balamkú
60 km · 50 min
Known for its painted stucco frieze of jaguars and toads.
Biosphere Reserve · UNESCO
Calakmul
120 km · 2 h
The great Snake capital. From Structure II the jungle stretches to the horizon.
Experiences
Days we plan with you.
From the house we arrange outings with local Calakmul guides. Pick the ones you like and we’ll add them to your quote.
Departs 04:30© Oogstweg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Full day
Sunrise over Calakmul
An early start with a local guide to climb Structure II and watch the forest wake up to the horizon.
Departs 08:00© panza-rayada · CC BY-SA 3.0
Half day
Río Bec route
Xpuhil, Becán and Chicanná in one morning: towers, moats and serpent façades within 15 km.
Departs 06:00© panza-rayada · CC BY-SA 3.0
3 hours
Jungle birding
Ocellated turkeys, toucans and trogons with a birding guide, when the forest is most active.
Departs 17:00© yvesbas · CC BY 4.0
3 hours
Bat Volcano
At sunset, millions of bats spiral out of a sinkhole in the middle of the forest.
With local guides. Price and availability when quoting.Site and wildlife photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY / CC BY-SA).
Plan your stay
How many nights are you staying?
Here’s how we’d split your days between Maya cities, forest and pool. We’ll fine-tune it with you on WhatsApp.
Day1
AfternoonArrival, pool and hammock
EveningFireflies and stars from the garden
Day2
MorningRío Bec route: Xpuhil, Becán and Chicanná● Guided · 08:00
AfternoonCheck-out
Day1
AfternoonArrival, pool and hammock
EveningFireflies and stars from the garden
Day2
MorningSunrise over Calakmul● Guided · 04:30
AfternoonBack for a nap by the water
EveningA quiet dinner in Xpujil
Day3
MorningRío Bec route: Xpuhil, Becán and Chicanná● Guided · 08:00
AfternoonCheck-out
Day1
AfternoonArrival, pool and hammock
EveningFireflies and stars from the garden
Day2
MorningSunrise over Calakmul● Guided · 04:30
AfternoonBack for a nap by the water
EveningA quiet dinner in Xpujil
Day3
MorningJungle birding● Guided · 06:00
AfternoonPool and reading under the palapa
EveningBat Volcano at sunset● Guided · 17:00
Day4
MorningRío Bec route: Xpuhil, Becán and Chicanná● Guided · 08:00
AfternoonCheck-out
Day1
AfternoonArrival, pool and hammock
EveningFireflies and stars from the garden
Day2
MorningSunrise over Calakmul● Guided · 04:30
AfternoonBack for a nap by the water
EveningA quiet dinner in Xpujil
Day3
MorningJungle birding● Guided · 06:00
AfternoonPool and reading under the palapa
EveningBat Volcano at sunset● Guided · 17:00
Day4
MorningHormiguero, deep in the forest
AfternoonA free afternoon at the house
EveningHammock and forest sounds
Day5
MorningRío Bec route: Xpuhil, Becán and Chicanná● Guided · 08:00
AfternoonCheck-out
Marked outings are added to your quote.
Getting here
Xpujil is on the way.
01
Tren Maya
Xpujil station, on the Escárcega–Chetumal line. A few minutes by taxi to the house.
02
Bus
The bus terminal is under five minutes on foot.
03
By air
Chetumal airport is 115 km away. Transfers available for a fee.
04
By car
Right off federal highway 186. Free private parking at the house.
Amenities
The essentials, done well.
In your room
- Private bathroom with toiletries
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- TV with streaming
- Mosquito nets
- Private entrance
- Daily housekeeping
Around the house
- Pool open all year
- Poolside bar
- Garden, terrace and palapas
- Hammocks
- Coffee and tea on hand
- All on the ground floor
For your trip
- Free private parking
- Tour information
- Luggage storage
- Airport transfer (paid)
- Invoices available
- Spanish & English spoken
FAQ
Before you come.
Check-in from 3 pm and check-out by noon. Arriving early? We’ll keep your luggage.
About two hours by car. It’s best to leave very early; we’ll help you plan the visit and the way back.
Yes. It has a shallow area suitable for all ages, and pool towels are provided.
Yes, several restaurants within 700 m, such as El Temazate. Apartments have a kitchenette.
Send us your stay on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm availability, price and payment.
The entire property is non-smoking.
Book
Tell us about your trip.
Build your stay and send it on WhatsApp. We’ll reply with availability and price.
Dates
Guests
Adults
2
Children
0
Your stay
We reply within 24 h
— → — ·
- Check-in
- —
- Check-out
- —
- Guests
- 2 adults
- Room
- Experiences
- Sunrise over Calakmul
- Río Bec route
- Jungle birding
- Bat Volcano
Your message will read
Hi Casa Las Lolas 👋
I'd like a quote:
• Check-in: —
• Check-out: —
• Guests: 2 adults
Thank you!
Pick your datesSend on WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)Pick check-in and check-out to send.Check-in can’t be before today.Check-out must be after check-in.
Or send it by emailDomicilio conocido, 24640 Xpujil, Campeche, Mexico
Open in Google Maps(opens in a new tab)+52 983 123 4567casalolacalakmul@gmail.com