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Costa Maya is a small tourist region of the Yucatan Peninsula south of Cancun
& Riviera Maya and north of Belize.
Mahahual is the main cruise line port for the cruise liners travelling from Cozumel
to their southern destinations in and around the Caribbean. The development of the
"New Mahahual" has provided a new pedestrianised promenade, souvenir shops,
bars, and a few restaurants. Plus, regeneration of the few boutique hotels that
stretch along the unspoilt coastline of this amazing village.
The beaches are absolutely splendid soft white sand that stretch North to the point
at Punta Herrero and South to Xcalak. Local fishing boats still adorn the beach
and coastline, and fishing is still a main source of business for the local
communities.
& Riviera Maya and north of Belize.
Mahahual is the main cruise line port for the cruise liners travelling from Cozumel
to their southern destinations in and around the Caribbean. The development of the
"New Mahahual" has provided a new pedestrianised promenade, souvenir shops,
bars, and a few restaurants. Plus, regeneration of the few boutique hotels that
stretch along the unspoilt coastline of this amazing village.
The beaches are absolutely splendid soft white sand that stretch North to the point
at Punta Herrero and South to Xcalak. Local fishing boats still adorn the beach
and coastline, and fishing is still a main source of business for the local
communities.
Xcalak is a small village on the southern tip of the "Chincherro Barrier Reef", which provides a perfect escape for vacationists looking for a more
tranquil holiday!
Over the years since Hurricane Janet the reef has managed to regenerate, and provides fantastic snorkeling & diving opportunities. The village of Xcalak
remains one of the hidden treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula, and is home now to the newer residents of ex-pats, Americans, Canadians & British,
whom choose to live a more relaxed & stress free lifestyle.
tranquil holiday!
Over the years since Hurricane Janet the reef has managed to regenerate, and provides fantastic snorkeling & diving opportunities. The village of Xcalak
remains one of the hidden treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula, and is home now to the newer residents of ex-pats, Americans, Canadians & British,
whom choose to live a more relaxed & stress free lifestyle.
Call: + 52 984 135 7387
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plan to spend some extra time in Xcalak then make sure you stock up on provisions before you
arrive. If arriving from Cancun Airport, then Playa Del Carmen is perfect, Chetumal at Plaza
Costa Maya also boasts 16 Maya archaeological sites located around Mahahual, Bacalar and
Chetumal. Chacchoben & Kohunlich are probably two of the largest of these sites, and have
been carefully restored. Preservation of these amazing sites also provide income for the local
Maya communities situated near the sites from tourists looking to explore the history of Maya!
Excursions are operated by local tour guides from Mahahual & Bacalar, who still have ancestral
roots attached to some of the Mayan history sites but also provide very good duel language tours if
required.
arrive. If arriving from Cancun Airport, then Playa Del Carmen is perfect, Chetumal at Plaza
Costa Maya also boasts 16 Maya archaeological sites located around Mahahual, Bacalar and
Chetumal. Chacchoben & Kohunlich are probably two of the largest of these sites, and have
been carefully restored. Preservation of these amazing sites also provide income for the local
Maya communities situated near the sites from tourists looking to explore the history of Maya!
Excursions are operated by local tour guides from Mahahual & Bacalar, who still have ancestral
roots attached to some of the Mayan history sites but also provide very good duel language tours if
required.
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Just beyond the main town square you can take a tour of the Spanish Fort (San Felipe), which has been amazingly restored, and gives you some
fantastic views of the lagoon. The fort also houses a small museum, providing a great insight into the history of local Maya & Spanish conquistadors living
alongside each other, and the protection the fort provided from invasions of pirates from the Caribbean!
fantastic views of the lagoon. The fort also houses a small museum, providing a great insight into the history of local Maya & Spanish conquistadors living
alongside each other, and the protection the fort provided from invasions of pirates from the Caribbean!