Tekax

Tekax is tiny Maya town in central southern Yucatan. People visit especially for the authentic living Maya culture. This becomes especially evident in the food. Although pork and turkey dishes are especially prominent, you\'ll want to try the Chaya con Huevo (Chaya with egg), Joroches, and Cocoyol.

People also come for the Chocantes Caves and the Kaalmankal ccotourism park (likewise featuring caves). Both are just on the west side of the town and an easy taxi ride. The Chacmultún ruins are a bit further to the west of the city center. A slightly longer taxi ride is necessary, but tour guides in the city will be happy to take you. Chacmultun is famous for the red stone used in buildings through. The site was only excavated in detail during the 1970s. But taking up just one square kilometer, it provides for an engrossing trip into the Pre-Classical period of Maya history. A few rare and beautiful murals have been preserved here. The reached its peak during the 10th century but continued to be inhabited until the 15th century.

Closer to town, visitors find the Callejón de Los Murales, a wonderful Municipal Palace with somewhat unusual pointed arches on one side. The very old San Diego de Alcalá Hermitage is the centerpiece of a small park and lookout point with views of the town to the north. 

Craftsman in town still work in stone and wood, although there is a serious embroidery community too. You\'ll find them in and around the municipal market on the north side of the church and just beyond the kids park. The market was rebuilt in 2023 and today spills out across much of the historic center.  

Getting to Tekax usually means getting off the Tren Maya at Maxcanú. Buses run from there and from Uman although there are rumored to be some very reasonable taxi services from both cities. The trip can take up to two hours.