Xpujil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xpujil
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 Xpujil
Location in Campeche
Xpujil
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Campeche |
| Municipality | Calakmul |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population
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| • City | 3,984 |
| • Urban | 3,984 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Postal code |
24640
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| Area code(s) | 983 |
| Demonym | Xpujilense |
Xpujil (pronounced shpoo-HEEL) is a town in the Mexican state of Campeche. It is the main town for the surrounding area called the Calakmul municipality. In 2010, Xpujil had about 3,984 people living there.
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Location and Travel
Xpujil is in the southeast part of Campeche state. It is near the border of Quintana Roo state to the east. It is also close to Peten, Guatemala, to the south.
A Handy Stop on the Highway
The town is a useful stopping point on Federal Highway 186. This highway connects Escárcega, Campeche, which is about 153 kilometers (95 miles) to the west, with Chetumal, Quintana Roo, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) to the east. The highway has been improved to make travel easier.
Gateway to Ancient Maya Sites
Xpujil is a great starting point for exploring ancient Maya ruins. Many famous sites are very close to the town.
Nearby Maya Ruins
- The Xpuhil ruins are only about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away.
- Becan is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Xpujil.
- Other nearby sites include Chicanná, Balamcan, and Hormiguero.
- Further southwest, you can find the large Maya city of Calakmul. This important site is located within the huge Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, which covers about 7,230 square kilometers (2,790 square miles).
Services for Visitors
Xpujil offers many services for tourists visiting these amazing ancient places. You can find restaurants, transportation, and hotels here. The town even has a paved runway for small planes. Many tourists travel by road from Cancun to Palenque and often stop in Xpujil to see the Maya sites. There are also plans to add more hotels and services for eco-tourism in the Calakmul Ecological Reserve.
Community Radio
Xpujil is home to XEPUJ, a special radio station. This station is run by the government and broadcasts for indigenous communities. It plays programs in Spanish, Yucatec Maya, and Ch'ol.
See also
In Spanish: Xpujil para niños
