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3 - Grand Costa Maya, Caribbean Sea, Holiday Inn
4 - Chetumal, Liverpool, Hotel Gandhi, Betyou didn´t know?
5 - Map the Chetumal
6 - Mayan Ruins, Kohunlich, Secretaria de Cultura
Quinta Roo, Betyou didn´t know?
7 - Chetumal Bay, Hotel Noor, Betyou didn´t know?
8 - Map the Bacalar, Hotel Sol Laguna
9 - Exploring Río Hondo, Hotel Principe, Hotel Juliet,
Betyou didn´t know?
10 - Caribbean Coast, Margarita del Sol, Betyou didn´t know?
11 - Mahahual, Sports what to do?, Information,
Hotel Cristal
12 - Banco Chinchorro, Sports what to do?, Hotel Casa
Blanca, Turistica Maya
13 - Sports what to do?, Agua Cristal
14 - Betyou didn´t know?, Asociación de Hoteles
15 - Map the Quintana Roo
Blessed with an unbeatable
combination of tropical forest,
wetlands, white-sand beaches,
coral reefs, abundant wildlife
and magnificent archaeological
sites, Grand Costa Maya has
long been one of Mexico's
best-kept secrets. This is an
ideal place for adventure lovers
as well as for people who loved
Mayan culture, since timeless
traditions have been preserved
by several communities in here.
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Chetumal is the capital of the State founded in 1898 and called Payo
Obispo. It has a Caribbean flavor with wood houses English style.
Chetumal means “Place of abundant red cedar”, in Maya and it has
the atmosphere of an old town with gentle and kind people. The city
has hotels and restaurants to suit all tastes and wallets, as well as an
airport, and modern roads. Annual festivals are a serious affair, like
the Carnaval in February; the "Rio Hondo-Bacalar Nautical Marathon"
in August; and the Caribbean International Cultural Festival in November. Among its attractives are:
The Boulevard Bahía – It runs arround Chetumal Bay with a nice view
of the Bay. Along the Boulevard is the Sculpture Corridor, with 17
pieces by renowned artists such as José Luis Cuevas, Sebastian and
Helen Escobedo, among others. You can bike ride down the
boulevard.
Mayan Culture Museum – The exhibition shows the daily way of life
and the religions practiced by the Mayan's.There are many scale
models of famous archeological sites, reproductions of murals and
many artifacts . Schedule: Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 9:00 to
19:00 hrs. Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Biouniverzoo – It has waterfalls, lakes, caves and stunning trails
where you can see the visual stations perfectly recreating the natural
habitat of the most representative species of the Mexican southeast.
Museum of the City of Chetumal – it has six rooms with a splendid
decoration. showing the history of the city of wood, with it's English
colonial air. Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a 19:00 hrs.
Maqueta Payo Obispo – The scale model of Payo Bishop (old
Chetumal) recreates a diverse collection of precious wood buildings
gave form to the rising city in 1915. Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday
9:00 to 22:00 hrs. and Sunday 9:00 to 14:00 hrs.
A classic and delicious dessert in Chetumal is the “Machacado”, a
sort of crushed sweet ice. It is made with natural fruit, which can be
bananas, pineapple, papaya, watermelon, or peach.
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Kohunlich – It was inhabited since the year 200 BC. Among the most
important buildings are: the Temple of the Masks - with 8 masks of
almost two meters tall, Plaza de las Estelas and Acropolis. There are
also a series of residences where it is supposed that elite governors
had lived, such as the buildings also referred to as "27 Steps" and
Pixa'an. Schedule: Daily 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Dzibanché – This is a major Mayan archaeological site, it has a great
urban development. The most important buildings are: Temple I,
Temple II, Temple VI, the Templo de los Dinteles (Temple of the Thresholds) which still has a plinth decorated with figures and glyphs, and a
Ball Game. Daily 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Kinichná – It is formed by small constructions surrounding the impressive Acrópolis, the largest structure in the zone. This is a wide pyramid,
with a complete symmetry covered with an impressive grove.
A large number of birds,
mammals and reptiles
live among the old
buildings of the Mayan
archaeological zone of
Kohunlich.
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Calderitas – A fishing village with a bird observatory and where you
can enjoy delicious seafood dishes. The area also has a hotel,
trailer park, boat rides and kayak rentals.
Tamalcab Island – Located only a little more than a mile far from the
cost, is a beautiful island lined with white beaches where the clear
offshore waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. There are
also some vestiges of the Mayan culture.
Oxtankah – This Mayan city is thought to be where the mingling of
European and native races first occurred. The ruins are clustered
around two plazas: the Bee Plaza and the Columns Plaza. There
are traces of a chapel believed to have been built by the conqueror
Alonso de Avila in 1531. It has a museum. Schedule: Daily 8:00 to
17:00 hrs.
Guerrero Lagoon - Part of the interconnecting backwaters of the
Chetumal Bay, is about 4 miles long. Near the lagoon is the
“Daniel’s corral” where you might catch a glimpse of the threatened
manatee named Daniel.
Raudales – It is in the conjunction with a river that comes from
Bacalar lagoon, a nice place for camping. During the vacation
season there are several restaurants. You can also rent kayaks and
take boat rides. Ideal for those who enjoy bird watching.
Manatí Sanctuary - Protected natural area of 281 000 hectares
covering the Hondo River, the Bay of Chetumal and Guerrero
Lagoon. In this area there are some endagered species like: the
manatee marsh crocodiles, river turtles and jaguars.
According to archaeologists, twelve centuries ago lived in southern
Quintana Roo about one million inhabitants, or three times more than
it is now.
In a area adjacent to the Maya Culture Museum is a replica of a
Mayan home with their different traditional items.
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Bacalar – Bacalar has been named a “Magic Town”, it is a quiet
place with beautiful buildings like the Church of San Joaquin built in
the XVI Century, and the The Fort of San Felipe, founded in 1729 to
protect the locals from repeated attacks from pirates. During the
Caste War, Mayan rebels left it in ruins. San Felipe has been
restored and boasts with beautiful gardens, murals, and the Pirates
Museum, open daily from 9:00 to 20:00 hrs. Bacalar has one of the
most beautiful lagoons in Mexico known as “The Lagoon of the
Seven Colors”. There is an abundance of wildlife in the surrounding
rainforest and beautiful white sandy beaches fringe the lagoon. In
the south end there are wetland channels and a small outlet called
Río Chaak. The swimming in this fast current creek is great.
Cenote Azul – This beautiful body of water is approximately 127 feet
deep and surrounded by abundant tropical vegetation. An
experienced diver can go scuba diving. The cenote is also suitable
for swimming and canoeing. On the shore there is a restaurant
famous for its seafood.
Chacchoben – A magic place with astonish structures as: Temple 24
– a tall and impressive pyramid -, Plaza B, and Temple 1. Open daily
from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs. The inhabitatnts of the town made a living
growing and extracting gum from Arab and copal resin from trees, so
you can learn about the process and try the “real gum”, in the new
Theme Park named the “Gum Town”. There is also an orchid house
and an apiary.
Ecoturistic Park Uchben Kah - The park covers 90 hectares on the
northern shore of Lake Bacalar. It is designed for the practice of
hiking and mountain biking in the jungle. There are also kayak tours
in order to spot the fauna, including birds, deer, tapirs and
crocodiles.
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Río Hondo – It is a natural frontier between Mexico and Belize. It is
surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse fauna, you can find
beautiful springs, creeks, cenotes and lagoons. Sailing downstream
you can navigate through the route used by pirates from Chetumal to
Bacalar, crossing the Chac Estuary. Kayaking fans can navigate the
river and the canal twisting between the mangroves.
Zona Libre de Belice (Subteniente López) – Across the Hondo River
is a Comercial Free Zone with dozens of tax free shops offering a
wide variety of merchandise. Belize also has a number of Las Vegas
style casinos. The Casino also features shows, bars and restaurants
with a wide selection of cuisines.
Milagros Lagoon – The village Huay Pix extends from the highway to
the shore of this lagoon. There are restaurants and a watering place
that functions as a trailer park. You can rent kayaks or hire boat rides.
It has been the scene for local events and boating national races.
Sacxán – With a stunning viewpoint located on a hill, is one of the
best places for birdwatching.
El Palmar - It has a beautiful watering place, a restaurant and a
clearwater spring that fills a pond ideal for a swim.
La Unión - Remote location whose main attraction is the “Cenote del
Cocodrilo Dorado”(Sinkhole of the Golden Crocodrile), where visitors
can swim in the nearby stream, venture into the jungle with a guide,
or explore a cave. The cenote is nestled in a range of hills, up to 70
meters-hight, and there is a cliff where the adventurous can also go
rock climbing or rappel.
The Hondo River was an ideal route to transport natural gum
(sapodilla tree), mahogany and other hardwoods.
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Río Indio - Nice lonely stretch of beach, with a restaurant and you
can rent kayaks. This is a good place for camping.
Majahual – Picturesque village ideal for water sports. North of the
lighthouse is the Costa Maya Pier, designed specifically to receive
cruise ships. South of the lighthouse there are shops, restaurants,
hotels and beach clubs. There is also the gorgeous beach with
crystal-clear waters, a natural pool since there is a reef barrier just
in front.
Xcalak – A fishing village with delightful beaches, which has become
a haven for diving enthusiasts. It has small hotels and is a beautiful
place for biking. An important seabird and wading bird-nesting
colony is located a short distance offshore in La Aguada a place with
mangrove vegetation.
Banco Chinchorro – It is a 30-mile long atoll, as wide as 9 miles at
certain points, and surrounded by a barrier reef. It is Mexico's
largest coral atoll, and the second largest in the world. All along the
edge of this atoll lie uncounted shipwrecks offering divers a unique
experience.
El Arrecife Mesoamericano - The Great Barrier Reef is the largest
in the Atlantic Ocean and the second largest in the world, with a
lenght of 600 miles. More than just a barrier reef, is an intricate
system biodiversity spot with over 500 varieties of fish.
Chinchorro Bank was formed over millennia by the accumulation of
fragments of coral skeletons, shells, snails and calcareous material
evolved from these creatures. It was a big trap for navigation and full
of debris or sunken shipwrecks over the last 500 years (18 of them
were Spanish and English ships from the XVI, XVII and XVIII).
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FISHING - For those in search of a duel with a magnificent marlin,
sailfish or dorado, sportsfishing excursions can be arranged from
Majahual and Xcalak. During the off-season, spearfishing yields a
catch of nassau grouper, black grouper, black jewfish, yellowfin
groper, and snapper. South of Punta Allen is considered one of the
best salt, fly-fishing grounds in the world. In Chinchorro, fishing is
mainly for spiny lobster and conch, harvested by diver fishermen.
WATER SPORTS - Swimming - Along the Hondo River at El Palmar
there is a good place to swim as well as the shoreline of the Bacalar
Lagoon. Other - windsurfing, canoeing, waterskiing, rowing, and
sailing can be enjoyed along the shoreline of Bacalar Lagoon.
If you visit Chetumal on Sunday, remember this day there are
multiple stalls offering “Cochinita Pibil” (involves marinating the
meat in strongly acidic citrus juice, coloring it with annatto seed,
and roasting the meat while it is wrapped in banana leaf).
When visiting a reef area, please be sure not to damage this
fragile wonderland. Hire the services authorized service providers.
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DIVING,- Its depth, high level of development, coral density, and the
extraordinary beauty of its formations characterize the barrier reef along
the coastline. The region's barrier reefs are approximately 155 miles
long. The visibility is excellent up to 210 feet in some
areas. More than 200 vessels have run aground on the reefs of the
Chinchorro coral atoll and expert divers can find their remains. Some of
the recommended places are Copper Clad Wreck, Cuarenta Cañones,,
and Fire Star Wreck. Diving in clear fresh water, into
the underground tunnels and cavities that empty into the lagoons and
the Caribbean, is a unique experience but you have to be a qualified
cave diver. An excellent place to dive is the Cenote Azul.
SNORKELING - Snorkeling is possible along the coastline, and near
Chinchorro.
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KAYAKING - Fans can navigate the Hondo River and the canals
twisting between the mangroves at Estero Franco.
TURTLE WATCHING – From April to September the shoreline of
Majahual become a nest area for sea turtles.
BIRD WATCHING - There are almost as many species as in all of
Europe. The lagoons along the Costa Maya, in the Sian Ka'an, and in
the Bacalar-Chetumal Bay area are good birding areas.
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Logwood is native to the Yucatan peninsula, it gives a dark indelible
pigment well suited for dyeing textiles. This tree was highly prized and
was the object of the greed of the English, and the main reason that
for centuries kept carefully pirate base in Belize.
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