Town of Calkini

The name of the town of Calkini in Campeche comes from the Mayan language meaning “throat of the sun”. In this town they make the famous jipi and nunkini hats. Its main tourist attractions are former “haciendas” (Tankuche, Santa Cruz) and natural resources (Isla Arena, the Cenote and Canal del Remate) are among the most visited, it is also feasible to do ecotourism in the strip that goes from Isla Jaina to Real de Salinas.

It is the region with the highest concentration of artisan activity in the state.  This, together with the great passion and inspiration of its inhabitants, has made it known as “La Atenas del Camino Real” (The Athens of the Camino Real).

 Town of Calkini: What to do

Here are beautiful and rustic fishing beaches called Isla Arena, Punta Arena, Punta Nimún, La Costa and some natural parks like the ecological reserves Rio de Celestún and Los Petenes; as well as some lagoons and estuaries like La Laguna Yaltón and Bocana del Estero de Celestún.

Don’t forget to visit the Franciscan mission promoted to a monastery in honor of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, a temple of unique ornamentation among the religious buildings in the area; or visit its Casa de las Artesanías or the basketry workshops.

Don’t miss the haciendas

When you are traveling in the town of Calkini, you have to visit the former Tankuche and Santa Cruz haciendas, as well as Isla Arena, the Cenote and Canal del Remate.

Discover the best of ecotourism in Campeche in the strip that goes from Isla Jaina to Real de Salinas. You can also visit some beaches in Isla Arena, Punta Arena, Punta Nimún and La Costa.

In addition, there are also natural parks that offer a relaxing environment, among them the Ecological Reserve Río de Celestún, El Remate and Los Petenes.