Playa
Maya Resort: Villas on Pristine Beach Celestun, Yucatan,
Mexico
Playa
Maya Resort is situated within the Celestun Biosphere Reserve, which is
world renowned for its impressive flocks of American flamingos. Located
directly on the beach, facing West over the Gulf of Mexico, our villas
provide a peaceful, serene base for vacationers to the Yucatan.
We
have one or two bedroom villas available, all with a futon that sleeps
an extra two people. All have full kitchens, air conditioned bedrooms,
patios, and are newly decorated. And of course, each villa has a gorgeous
ocean view, and is just steps from our pristine, shell covered beach. Playa
Maya Resort provides a real opportunity to get away from it all, and simply
enjoy the sounds and sights of nature.
Activities:
We
have an onsite restaurant which has received rave reviews, as well as a
onsite tour office. We can arrange transportation all over Mexico, and
countless eco-tours. You can visit the famous flamingo colony, kayak through
mangrove tunnels, go for a night canoe ride searching for crocodiles, or
go birdwatching with an expert guide.
The
list goes on, and those are just things to do in the village! You can also
visit ancient Mayan ruins, fresh water swimming springs, historical colonial
cities, and open air Mayan markets. The options really are endless, and
we can help arrange it all.
Eco-Tourism
Contribution:
We
are located in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and take great care to protect
and preserve the local eco-system. We had to obtain special permission
from Mexico's environmental agencies to even develop the site, and we still
employ biologists to monitor everything.
All
landscaping is done with native species, and we have several special programs
for preservation of local rare wildlife. We are home to over 300 species
of birds, sea turtles, dolphins, and crocodiles, among others.