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Casablanca Villa
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Hotel Location:
Half Moon Bay
Akumal,
Mexico
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For centuries the great sea turtles have come to the sugar fine sands of Half Moon Bay and Akumal Bay. Now you can visit 'the place of the turtles' as Akumal is known to the Maya. Akumal is the home of the first dive shop on Mexico's Caribbean coast, the beginnings of which started 30 years ago when a group of divers were looking for a Spanish treasure. They found it and divers have been coming ever since. The Original Akumal Dive Shop offers a full range of services and will direct you to the best diving and snorkeling spots as well as any new cenote discoveries.
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Akumal has all you need in the way of shopping and fun to insure a fantastic vacation. There are two grocery stores, several boutiques and gift shops, an art gallery, The Turtle Bay Bakery Cafe and several international restaurants.
The village offers a laundry, a travel agency, and a library. Every Wednesday and Saturday a produce market comes to Town and sets up business by the basketball court. The Ecological Center of Akumal makes several presentations a week on the flora and fauna of the area. The turtle presentation and the Maya Feast are the most popular.
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From your home on the magic white sand of Half Moon Bay, magic because it never is so hot that it burns your feet, you can walk barefoot and look out over the clear blue water to the distant horizon. You will need your shoes to walk to the local wonder of Yalku lagoon. The lagoon is a nationally protected area that resembles an outdoor aquarium. Snorkeling there will introduce you to the variety of colorful tropical fish that are part of this ecosystem. Another fascinating spot is Lagartos Lagoon. Ask at the ecological center for a guide to take you on the hidden paths through the jungle to this place that is from out of time.
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Beaches for swimming, picnicking, body surfing, and hanging out are numerous and incredibly beautiful. Paamul, 15 minutes to the north, is a lovely, crescent beach and practically deserted at the south end. The new open air palapa restaurant serves good seafood at reasonable prices. The Paamul especial with fish or shrimp is delicious.
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The Tulum Ruins: Tulum is an amazing archaeological site on Mexico's Caribbean coast (in Tulum), built on top of the cliffs, it used to be the Maya's main port. It is best to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat. This is a must visit!!!
The Coba Ruins: About a 30 minute drive inland from Tulum. At Coba you can climb the highest pyramid In the Yucatan. The walk through the jungle to this site is beautiful with chances to see jungle wildlife. Plan to have lunch by the pool surrounded by flowers at the Club Med Archaeology Hotel.
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Xcaret
Only 15 minutes north, a full day adventure awaits you. Besides enjoying the famous river trip you can swim with dolphins, see a 'charreria' - Mexico's horse show, explore the butterfly pavillion or the botanical gardens. 'Xcaret At Night' is a sound and light show depicting Maya rituals and traditions. There is something for everyone.
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* Notice: All information provided on this site was correct at time of publishing, but subject to change at the hotel. Photos and pictures do not necessarily correspond to the text descriptions next to them.
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