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{{Short description|Town in the Mexican state of Yucatán}}
{{Travel guide|date=November 2012}}
{{Travel guide|date=November 2012}}
[[File:Telchac Puerto 2019.jpg|thumb|Beach and dock in Telchac Puerto.]]
[[Image:telchac-puerto.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Telchac Puerto Beach View.]]
[[Image:telchac-puerto.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Telchac Puerto Beach View.]]


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==Dining==
==Dining==
A bakery and several seafood restaurants are in Telchac Puerto. Fried fish stands, a [[tortilla]] restaurant, and restaurants serving [[ceviche]], fried fish, shrimp cocktails, and fish fillets are also available.
A bakery and several seafood restaurants are in Telchac Puerto. Fried fish stands, a [[tortilla]] restaurant, and restaurants serving [[ceviche]], fried fish, shrimp cocktails, and fish fillets are also available.


==Recreation==
==Recreation==
There is [[town plaza]], a park with a children's play area and a lighthouse on the small seaside [[promenade]]. Three miles west of Telchac Puerto, inland, are the [[Mayan temple]]s of Xcambo.
There is [[town plaza]], a park with a children's play area and a lighthouse on the small seaside [[promenade]]. Three miles west of Telchac Puerto, inland, are the [[Mayan temple]]s of Xcambo.


During July and August, a fair is in place in the main plaza with booths offering foods, knick-knacks and mechanical rides.
During July and August, a fair is in place in the main plaza with booths offering foods, knick-knacks and mechanical rides.
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*Area code: 991
*Area code: 991
*Weather: Warm and Humid. Rain in summer (June–August). Cold fronts in winter (November–January).
*Weather: Warm and Humid. Rain in summer (June–August). Cold fronts in winter (November–January).
Very quiet fishing village with many houses for rent. Low season is January to April, mostly tourists from North America occupy villas. During summer time which is high season, tourists escape the tremendous heat in Merida in favor of the cooler coastal breeze. Prices for villas double in the summer. Approximately 90% of the residences are either vacant or abandoned, the latter in a state of ruin. Most properties are either for sale or for rent. The beach which is part of the northern Yucatan peninsula faces northerly winds in the winter; as such the beachfront is mostly covered with washed up weeds and many areas littered with plastic bottles. Population is quite friendly, petty theft occurs randomly.
Very quiet fishing village with many houses for rent. Low season is January to April, mostly tourists from North America occupy villas. During summer time which is high season, tourists escape the tremendous heat in Mérida in favor of the cooler [[coastal breeze]]. Prices for villas double in the summer. Many property opportunities. The beach which is part of the northern Yucatan peninsula faces northerly winds in the winter; as such the beachfront is mostly covered with white sand. Population is quite friendly.

A new marina/yacht club is now under construction in Telchac Puerto. The development will include a first-class marina, commercial and residential properties. Other residential developments are under construction both on the beach and within walking distance to the beach.


== Climate ==
== Climate ==
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|Nov high F =86
|Nov high F =86
|Dec high F = 83.5
|Dec high F = 83.5
|Year high F = 88.3
|year high F = 88.3
|Jan low F = 65.3
|Jan low F = 65.3
|Feb low F = 65.7
|Feb low F = 65.7
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|Nov low F = 69.8
|Nov low F = 69.8
|Dec low F = 66.7
|Dec low F = 66.7
|Year low F = 70
|year low F = 70
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.2
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.2
|Feb precipitation inch =1.3
|Feb precipitation inch =1.3
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|Nov precipitation inch = 1.1
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.1
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.1
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.1
|Year precipitation inch = 23.5
|year precipitation inch = 23.5
|source 1 = Weatherbase <ref name=Weatherbase>
|source 1 = Weatherbase <ref name=Weatherbase>
{{cite web
{{cite web
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*[http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/telchac-puerto Telchac Puerto on Yucatan Today]
*[http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/telchac-puerto Telchac Puerto on Yucatan Today]
* [http://www.telchacpuertoyucatan.com www.telchacpuertoyucatan.com]
* [http://www.telchacpuertoyucatan.com www.telchacpuertoyucatan.com]
* [http://www.kab-yucatan.com Vacation Rentals]


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[[Category:Populated places in Yucatán (state)]]
[[Category:Populated places in Yucatán]]

Latest revision as of 12:35, 21 April 2024

Beach and dock in Telchac Puerto.
Telchac Puerto Beach View.

Telchac Puerto is a port town in the Yucatan. It is located about one hour north east of the city of Mérida (65 kilometers) and 30 minutes from Progreso.

Dining

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A bakery and several seafood restaurants are in Telchac Puerto. Fried fish stands, a tortilla restaurant, and restaurants serving ceviche, fried fish, shrimp cocktails, and fish fillets are also available.

Recreation

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There is town plaza, a park with a children's play area and a lighthouse on the small seaside promenade. Three miles west of Telchac Puerto, inland, are the Mayan temples of Xcambo.

During July and August, a fair is in place in the main plaza with booths offering foods, knick-knacks and mechanical rides.

Patron saint

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The Patron saint of Telchac is San Diego de Alcala. Celebratory festivities are held in November.

General information

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  • Population (in 2000): 1,594
  • Area code: 991
  • Weather: Warm and Humid. Rain in summer (June–August). Cold fronts in winter (November–January).

Very quiet fishing village with many houses for rent. Low season is January to April, mostly tourists from North America occupy villas. During summer time which is high season, tourists escape the tremendous heat in Mérida in favor of the cooler coastal breeze. Prices for villas double in the summer. Many property opportunities. The beach which is part of the northern Yucatan peninsula faces northerly winds in the winter; as such the beachfront is mostly covered with white sand. Population is quite friendly.

A new marina/yacht club is now under construction in Telchac Puerto. The development will include a first-class marina, commercial and residential properties. Other residential developments are under construction both on the beach and within walking distance to the beach.

Climate

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Climate data for Telchac Puerto
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28.2
(82.8) 		29.2
(84.6) 		31.4
(88.5) 		33.0
(91.4) 		33.7
(92.7) 		33.0
(91.4) 		32.4
(90.3) 		32.4
(90.3) 		32.3
(90.1) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		28.6
(83.5) 		31.3
(88.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18.5
(65.3) 		18.7
(65.7) 		19.8
(67.6) 		21.0
(69.8) 		22.3
(72.1) 		23
(73) 		22.7
(72.9) 		23
(73) 		22.6
(72.7) 		22
(72) 		21.0
(69.8) 		19.3
(66.7) 		21
(70)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 30
(1.2) 		33
(1.3) 		13
(0.5) 		15
(0.6) 		36
(1.4) 		94
(3.7) 		61
(2.4) 		61
(2.4) 		120
(4.9) 		76
(3) 		28
(1.1) 		28
(1.1) 		600
(23.5)
Source: Weatherbase [1]

References

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  1. ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Telchac Puerto, Yucatán". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
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