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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.
Are you ready to head to
Tulum...? Check hotel
availability.
Surrounding
Area
Natural Reserve
 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.
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