A Hidden Gem Of A Hotel In Cancun Mexico

Good morning fellow Steemians! I have to say I awoke a bit melancholy today... it just happens that way sometimes and I decided to go into downtown Cancun and shake off the negative vibes I was feeling.

There is a street which might be considered to some locals as the edge of what is considered downtown Cancun and it is called Yaxchilan. Yaxchilan was a Mayan city on the edge of the Rio (river) Usumacinta in what is now the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
It is lined with several shops anything from tattoos, tours, local restaurants and few small hotels line this street for several blocks. On this street is a hidden gem of a hotel called Hotel Xbalamque.

Alot of the Mayan culture was purged when Spain conquered the new world. Fortunately one of the oldest Mayan myths survived and is a tale for another day... Xbalamque is one of the two twin hero brothers in Mayan folklore who battled death.

As I write this post I'm about to have a nice little brunch next door to this hotel which is called Chilaquileria Chill & Quill Cocina Mexicana Urbana (Chilaquiles is a traditional dish with many variations. Chill & Quill is pronounced chill and kill. Urban mexican kitchen.) I ordered chilaquiles with chicken in a green salsa sauce with beans and a green juice (celery,cactus, cilantro, orange, grapefruit and pineapple juice).

Portions are massive. 5*'s total price 7.00USD

HOTEL XBALAMQUE

I remember this hotel because before I left in 2016 they were just finishing painting murals outside on the walls of their buildings and I thought that the artistry was amazing. I am about to load tons of photos so I hope you enjoy.

Main Entrance Of The Hotel

After you enter the lobby of the hotel it seems as if there is no where to go but just past the stairwell on the right there is a tiny hallway that leads to more murals!

Now I took a video as well but unfortunately as with all the pics I took, this was done on my crappy LG phone. You might have to blast your speakers to hear it. The audio doesn't really matter as I was saying for the majority of it that it was simply amazing. I commented that they included pieces of art that were attached to the walls. There was a constent sound of birds chirping as well. I found the source which will see at the end of the vid.

I am not affiliated with this hotel in anyway. All I can tell you is that it is one of the older hotels in downtown Cancun and I did take a pic of their rates.

All the rates include taxes. Looks like the double & single room are the same price $900.00 MXN (mexican pesos) $250.00 for extra persons & 1,100.00 for a suite. At the current exchange rate the suite is $59.07USD a night. It has a pool, restaurant, theater, shops and a hell of a lot more murals up and down their stairwells. I did not see an elevator as it is an older hotel, I'm not sure if one was installed. It is what I would consider (in size) a boutique hotel. It's within walking distance of the buses that will take you into the hotel zone where you can find access to the beach or the taxi will take you from the lobby for about $300.00 MXN ($16.00 USD) one way. It's also within walking distance from the ADO bus station.

Most tourists would not even find this type of hotel because they book with a travel agent or online. They also want their hotel right on the beach (can't fault them for that). Cancun has some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Hotel Xbalamque is not on the beach but it sure as hell makes up for it in history, art and economical rates.

Hope you enjoyed this post and stay tuned for more of my adventures in Cancun. I also am feeling happier :-)
(As previously mentioned all pics and vids taken on my crappy LG phone)