Mahahual
| Hotel Name | Category | Location | Rate From |
| Maya Beach Garden | 4 Stars | Beach | $87.00 |
| Posada 40 Cañones | 3 Stars | Beach | $60.00 |
| Maya Luna | 4 Star | Beach | $80.00 |
| Balamku Inn | 4 Star | Beach | $70.00 |
For many years, Mahahual was a tiny fishing village which attracted a small number of travellers who would drift into Mahahual and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and untouched beauty of the beach. Now, Mahahual is becoming very well-known, in part, due to the cruise ship activity but also, because many explorers want to find a beach in Mexico that is quiet and natural and not crowded with a lot of tourists. And so, Mahahual, the sleepy little village is changing in good ways with increased tourism.
The turn offroad from 307, just south of Limones, is new and takes you directly to Mahahual in about 45 minutes. As the road turns south, into town, the surface is more like you would imagine a beach road to be: sandy with a few potholes. You will want to drive slowly however, as there are many stores, street vendors and restaurants to enjoy. The town perks up when there are cruise ships in port – more vendors and tourists crowd the street. In a similar way to Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, this beach road is closed to cars and taxis during the day to allow safe sauntering
Mahahual is much more than the village. New hotels along the coast south of town provide accommodation and services for the many travelers who are choosing Mahahual as their vacation destination. And for good reasons : fewer people, a natural environment as well as the coastal reef which is fantastic for diving and snorkeling – uncrowded andvery healthy. Most divers know about Chinchorro Reef, the second largest atoll in the world, and want to experience this amazing site which is about 1 ½ hours off shore.
Others enjoy fishing, kayaking, birding and just relaxing as well as visiting the Mayan ruins nearby; the closest, Chacchobean , is only 1 hour from Mahahual. Day trips to Bacalar and Chetumal are also appealing to some. But for most people who love Mahahual and return again and again, it’s the unspoiled beauty that they love.
An interesting note: there are many people who are buying beachfront land north and south of town and the plans for Mahahual suggest expansion to accommodate and service this growth. However, this is still quite a few years away. But for some, this may be a good reason to come to Mahahual soon.
Just south of the small village of Limones on highway 307 is the exit for Majahual, which is located about an hour's drive east on the coast.
In 2000 they finally completed their dock, which was certified to accept cruise ships, unfortunately the first ship that docked crashed into the new dock. Work to rebuild the dock was completed and cruise ships are presently docking there.
There is a road that runs along the coast however it is no longer under federal control and has become a pot-holed half road half sand path trail. It is a slow bumpy ride however if you avoid Majahual town and stay at Maya Ha then there is a brand new paved road that takes you almost all the way there. The remaining dirt road is a minor inconvenience and well worth the drive.
Majahual is best known for its diving with the world famous Chinchorro Reefs off the coast. The beaches are totally secluded and mostly natural. Real estate is moving in this neck of the woods and small cabanas are popping up in ever-increasing numbers. This does not however transcribe into more people, as many of the landowners do not live on the property. This area attracts a lot of divers as well as bohemians who find the rustic lifestyle appealing. There are also numerous American expatriates living in the area which makes for lively conversation and socializing
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