Chelem, meaning "Here under the magpie," is one of the most important ports in the municipality, attracting visitors year-round.
Many years ago, Chelem Puerto served as a landing site for cattle, fruits, and other goods transported by canoes from Chiapas and Tabasco. Today, the village is known for its broom-making, fishing, hunting, salt flats, and tourism. Many families from Mérida and beyond have vacation homes in this tropical retreat, surrounded by numerous tourist centers.
Annual Festival – A festival is held each year in honor of , the town's.
August – A festival is held each year in honor of the Virgin of the Miraculous Medal, the town's patron saint.
Chelem is situated west of the shelter port Yucalpetén, between Fraga Lake and the North Coast.
