This tiny fishing village of Majahual is located on Mexico's Southern Caribbean in the southern most part of the state of Quintana Roo, known as the Costa Maya. The town of Majahual is at the geographic center of the coast. The Costa Maya takes it's name from the many centuries over which the Mayan people have known of this fishing and diving paradise.

Having slumbered for hundreds of years, the once sleepy fishing village of Majahual, is now beginning to awaken to the attraction of eco-tourism. Located just south of the huge 1,500,000 acre Sian Ka'an wildlife preserve, Majahual has recently been discovered by tourists from North America.

Majahual's crystalline clear waters are always warm. Here divers can discover countless beautiful coral formations, sponges, sea turtles, dolphins, sea horses, manatees, and thousands of sport and reef fish.

As the Caribbean's newest cruise ship destination, Majahual is now home to a new cruise ship dock and mall. A new power station and water plant were recently completed. New roads and electrical lines are now being installed on the Costa Maya, both north and south of Majahual.

There are several small restaurants on the beach in Majahual where delicious lobster, conch and fresh fish are served daily. There are also several small hotels with rooms to rent that cater to divers, tourists, and fishermen. The pace of life in Majahual is still slow and it takes people a few days to become accustomed to the relaxed tropical ambience.

Xcalak is like a deserted island, a small, historical seaside village, where the fishing is excellent, the scenery is inspiring, and life is easy. Its miles of virgin beaches and infinity of bird species, coconut groves, turtle breeding grounds and manatees, who, according to local legend, inspired the apparition of mermaids... And to end the day in this place of solitude, try kicking back to enjoy a sunset, enticed by the idea of a broiled lobster dinner as the sun sheds its last rays of the day.

There is a number of water sports and theme parks to choose from. Learn about pre-hispanic and colonial history by visiting the southern Maya route's archaeological sites and colonial cities. There are many other reasons to visit The Costa Maya. Its artful and delicious gastronomy, the deepness of its green forests and the beauty and diversity of its flora and fauna. Bac Halal, known more commonly as Bacalar offers the beauty of the seven colors lagoon. It is the cradle of the putunes, a tribe descendent from the Itzaes, who founded beautiful large Maya cities such as Chichen Itza.

Archaeological sites that lead to more questions that answers; that continue to marvel us by the virtue of their mysticism, symmetry and other highly-advanced architectural concepts. Coba was a temple deep in the jungle, Kohunlich brandishes its gorgeous masks, honoring the Sun King, Kinichna, Dzibanche, Oxtanca and Chancoben all hidden trails leading to the mysteries that lay in the wake of our adventure through the southern Maya Route.

The second largest coral atoll in the world. Measuring 30 km. From north to south, and 12 km. from east to west, is famous for the number of vessels it has trapped and sunken on it's reefs. Since the 16th century, hundreds of ships and galleons blown off course by storms or hurricanes have found their grave in these shallow treacherous waters. Snorkeling and scuba diving among the wrecks is an unforgettable experience, yet available to few people as the ocean must be extremely calm in order to reach their graves. The surrounding waters are sport fisherman's paradise.

Picturesque village and a gathering area for large numbers of coastal birds. Also famous locally for its unusual mangrove formations.

A natural border between Belize and mexico. The river is home to manatees, alligators, cranes, and martin kingfishers. During the 15th.century, Rio Hondo was and important commercial artery for moving precious tropical woods like mahogany, cedar, and rosewood to the sea to be loaded on board ships bound for Europe. Sailing along its tranquil waters today and visiting some of the river's human enclaves is like a voyage through time.

Is something missing?, Oh, yes! The enticing delicious smells emanating from Maya Kitchens, throughout the region. People from Quintana Roo, always have taken pride in their preparation of meals, having the blessing of a fine variety of local ingredients complemented by exotic additions from many corners of the world. Add to this the multicultural expertise of Maya, Yucatan, Lebanese, English, American, Belize and creole chefs and you have truly gastronomic extravaganza.

Chetumal, is a fascinating little city in the southeast corner of Mexico. It is the capital of Quintana Roo, the state that borders the Caribbean Sea, also including Cancun and Cozumel in its northern end of the Yucatan Peninsula. A few miles south of Chetumal is the country of Belize

The Chetumal area offers an exceptionally wide diversity, from diving and shopping to eco-tourism trips to nearby Mayan archaeological sites. And best of all, it is not only a traveler's bargain, but you can enjoy a relaxed vacation without that wall-to-wall tourist feeling.

Chetumal It has and extraordinary Museum of Maya Culture, where we can admire their vision of the cosmos and their close relationship with nature.

If Maya Riviera is paradise. How is it possible we could have lived so many years knowing so little about so much it has to offer?