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Exclusive Port of Call for Costa Maya Cruise Vacationers |
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| Costa Maya located in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the only state with the Caribbean Sea. Situated near the villages of Mahahual and Xcalak it is set upon a largely deserted stretch of the Yucatán Peninsula. This fast emerging tourist spot for cruising ships is the second most popular halt receiving 263 ships annually. Costa Maya is a laid back area with beautiful beaches and friendly local people. The privately owned facility has swim-up bars, duty-free shops and floor shows. Conceived as a one-stop shop for the exclusive use of cruise passengers, it offers a sanitized version of Mexico. It is indeed very clean and quiet. This Mexican seaside resort breathes life when cruise ships are in port. This is when the seaside esplanade fills up with souvenir vendors, massage therapists, hair braiders and delightful menus. You can enjoy chilled beers on the seafront with cruising guests. A number of cruise lines make Costa Maya a favored port of call. Offering shopping, cultural and recreation at the open ended complex Costa Maya is surrounded by protected forests, several lesser-known Maya archaeological sites, indigenous villages, pristine lagoons and top-notch diving. Tours to Maya villages are popular offering cultural tourism. Die-hard divers and fly-fishing enthusiasts will have the time of their lives. Chacchoben archaeological site is a great spot to venture out to. Ascend the stone temples that summons visitors by conch shell sounds. The ruins, occupied from around A.D. 200 to 700, are in a peaceful park-like setting that has only recently been opened to the public around 2002, when cruise ships began arriving to Costa Maya. |
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