Chicxulub in Yucatan, Mexico, its meaning in Maya is "Well where do cuckold" was founded by the Pech, gentlemen Chicxulub and Conkal; it is not known from where it exists, but it was the gateway to the sea of people called Chicxulub Pueblo. In 1531 he anchored their ships there Montejo "El Adelantado" to live with the people of Ixil and Chicxulub, chiefdoms of Pech. Chicxulub is a small fishing port with sandy beaches lapped by clear and calm waters. Its hotel infrastructure is limited but has small hotels, condominiums and villas that will give you rest and tranquility you seek. The port was lookout Yucatan against pirates invaders, still preserved on the side of the road to Chicxulub Pueblo a fortress with its skylights, the port has been a favorite of vacationers since time immemorial place and possibly was the first resort of the Yucatan. It has little known archaeological and colonial monuments like the Trenches, construction used by the villagers as a defense against pirate its archaeological site Namul boats the "mosquito fleet" who ended his days after World War II, made their operations in Chicxulub which is only four kilometers from Progreso, but now seems to be already joined this port through summer residences, community ejido Benito Juárez, recreation centers and shelter homes.
It is the point connected to the city by a coastal road to Dzilam Bravo and another passing through Mérida Chicxulub Pueblo and Conkal; It has all the modern amenities like drinking water, electricity and telephone, with a population of 4,000 inhabitants. The families venerate the Virgin of the Assumption Poderosa. Its coastal and fishing docks were ruined by neglect and then by Hurricane "Gilbert", the people living from fishing and tourism; was built a cultural center to help people overcome with apprenticeships and crafts.

By Road:

Chicxulub is 4 km east of Puerto Progreso on State Highway number 2. By car to Chicxulub Puerto: leaving Merida for the 261 highway towards Puerto Progreso, just before arriving at the port there is a deviation to the right direction of Puerto Chicxulub and Telchac Puerto. By public transport: from the bus terminal buses Merida to Progreso, getting there from the main square there are small trucks arriving at the Plaza de Chicxulub.