Monkey Hostel

Monkey Hostel Campeche is located in the Old City of Campeche just in front of the cathedral on the Plaza Principal. Its superb location allows guests a spectacular view of the city and its environs.

We know that a hostel is much more than just a place to sleep. Therefore we offer you all the necessary amenities to allow you to get to know and enjoy this extraordinary city, especially the region's stunning Mayan archeological sites staged in lush jungle settings.

At Monkey Hostel Campeche we offer you specialized information regarding transportation, distances, costs, ecotourism and more in order for you to experience these alternative Mayan routes at the right price and with the proper resources.

Facilities:

Equipped with 40 beds, all rooms have balconies with street view.

Clean and secure
Kitchen
Fabulous rooftop
Impressive views of the Plaza Principal and the Old City
Hammocks
Washer/dryer
Library and map collection specializing in Mayan
history and culture
Book exchange
Fast-speed internet access

Price includes:

Breakfast (fruit, cereal, bread, milk, coffee, tea, butter, mermelade, etc.)
Linens (sheets, towel, blanket)
Purified water

Note: Unaccompanied minors less than 15 years are not allowed.

To travel is to know. For this we offer a range of specialized services in order to provide you with the best possible resources for you to get to know local Mayan routes in the states of Campeche and Yucatan.

Enjoy the varied Mayan sites, some open to the public just a few years ago, without the aggravation of mass tourism. Experience all that Mexico has to offer in its natural state.

At Monkey Hostel Campeche we provide the appropriate modes of transportation so that you may easily visit some of the more alternative Mayan archeological sites. Some such sites include: Edzna, Calakmul, Becan, Xpujil, Chicana, Hormiguero, Balamku, Hochob and Rio Bec. Most sites can be visited at less than half the price and distance than from transportation options and tours originating in Merida.

We offer organized trips to various Mayan sites in Campeche and the Yucatan to both guests and non-guests alike.

Some of our various transportation options include:

Shuttle to Edzna, Uxmal and Ruta Puc

Shuttle to Calakmul, Xpujil, Chicana and Becan

Of course if our various transportation options do not meet your needs or schedule, we are also happy to provide you with information on alternative modes of transportation.

The Info Center recommends not only valuable information regarding the precious Mayan ruins of the peninsula, but in addition offers:

Transportation options
Realistic time frames, distances and prices
Quality food and accommodation recommendations
How and when to avoid mass tourism (and mass tourism
prices!)

Our specialty however is to provide you information on:

Local archeological sites, some just recently opened to the public
Sites in the process of restoration and how best to visit them
Advantages and disadvantages of each site
"Alternative" archeological sites not featured in travel guidebooks
Nature reserves and protected areas
Caves and natural wells
Seasonal celebrations and parties in the region
Volunteer work with NGO's in area nature reserves or local communities.