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The exact origins of the Mayas remain unknown. What is known about them is that they dedicated an immense amount of time to erecting giant monuments of stone, in the form of temples, pyramids, and palaces.

Their civilization existed for hundreds of years, from around 100 A.D. until the arrival of the Spaniards, and seems to have been devoted for the most part to the building of strange architectural forms whose function appears to have been ceremonial, and developed a sophisticated hieroglyphic script.

Their art was no less highly developed, and remains most clearly preserved in the carvings on their altars and the stelae (historical monuments) which they fashioned out of limestone every twenty years.

The Mayan civilization appears to have had its first home in Guatemala, where there are more than 1,000 classified Mayan sites.

The classical period of the Mayan Empire came to an end in about 900 A.D., when many of the cities in Guatemala were abandoned, and there was a migration towards Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula.

The landscapes of this region are extremely varied and frequently very beautiful. The highlands are sunny, warm by day but pleasantly cool and invigorating at night. Most of the Yucatan peninsula is low- lying, tangled scrub in the north, dense jungle in the wetter south. This is the area where the famous Mayan sites are found. The coast of the Yucatan has some fine beaches, and the heat here is tempered by the winds of the Caribbean.

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Surrounding Area

Natural Reserve

Mexico The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, which begins just outside our gate is a protected natural area with miles of empty beaches, unspoiled rainforest and vast lagoons. The second largest protected area in Mexico, Sian Ka'an (which means 'where the sky is born' in Mayan) is home to hundreds of species, birds, peccaries, tapirs, alligators, manatees, iguanas, fish and sea turtles.. Approximately 345 species of birds including more than a million migratory ones live here.

Mexico's Caribbean

The Caribbean sea with its warm, crystal clear, turquoise colored water is the area's greatest attraction. Enjoy it swimming, snorkeling the nearby reef (an underwater paradise of colored fish, coral and other marine life), diving, sailing, fishing or just floating in our little protected bay (with no waves, ideal for the small ones). The pristine beaches have very fine white sand and they extend for miles. Something really splendid.

Turtles

From May through August, the enormous Caguama turtles make the arduous trek up the deserted beaches to lay their eggs in the sand. You may be fortunate enough to see them in the night while taking a stroll. If you wish, you may participate in our turtle conservation program during the reproduction season.

Boat Trips

Spend a day on board a fully equipped 36 feet catamaran yacht exploring the areas shorelines. Choosing between a sunset cruise, a day of deep sea fishing or snorkeling or simply relaxing to the gentle movement of the waves. The local captains and his crews will take care of you and provide drinks while you enjoy the sun, the sea and the wind.