Mahahual sometimes written as Majahual is located in an
area called the Costa Maya. It is located a couple of hours south of Tulum and
an hour and half north of Belize. 15-20
years ago it was just a small village of about 30 families depending on fishing
for a living, but, to quote Bob Dylan, “The Times They Are A- Changing.” Now
the area is set to take off. Known as the
last frontier in the Mexican Caribbean, Mahahual has been become a popular area
for those who want to escape from the hustle-bustle of Cancun and Playa Del
Carmen. The area is known for fishing,
diving, crystal clear turquoise water, Mayan Ruins and so much more.
The Costa Maya consists of 2 small villages, Mahahual and
Xcalak both of which are positioned minutes from the second largest barrier
reef in the world. It is not unusual to see people coming in off their boats
with a bag full of fresh Caribbean lobster and a cooler full of fish for
dinner. Wake up in the morning to the sound of brightly colored tropical birds
serenading you while you enjoy your first cup of coffee. This is an area of rare beauty with an
abundance of wildlife and tropical foliage.
If you are a nature lover looking for a secluded place to relax and
unwind, the Costa Maya is the place to be.
The Mexican government is investing millions of dollars to
install all services and build new roads and highways. A new malecon
(oceanfront walkway) has been built, allowing for leisurely strolls along palm
tree strewn beaches. There are plans
made to expand it further south, and with these plans property values are only
going one way, UP! To both the north and south of the main village there are
beautiful beach front homes and lots. The sugary white sand, softly rolling
Caribbean and swaying palms suggest the stuff that dreams are made of. The majority of these homes are off grid, and
beautifully designed with wide terraces and large windows to fully enjoy the buena vista.
The Costa Maya is reminiscent of Playa Del Carmen, 20 years
ago, beautiful beaches, friendly local people and a small influx of fulltime
residents from all walks of life. There
is a beautiful mixing of cultures here, Mexican, Italian, Dutch, English, American,
Canadian and more. But the one thing we
all have in common is that we love the vibe that is Mahahual. There is something magical here that words
can’t express, it is a something we feel and our souls respond to. While many of us have expressed concerns
about the growth of the village, it is a low impact zone and will never turn
into a huge city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. Properties are limited, though there are
beautiful places to stay, wonderful restaurants and an array of activities,
mostly centered around the sun and the Caribbean. Urban growth is happening, but in an orderly
and ecologically sound way. The new influx of growth is bringing attention to
Mahahual, but, it is in a way that doesn’t forgo its Caribbean roots.
The malecon or pedestrian walkway:
Don’t be one of the people that looked at Playa Del Carmen
years ago and wished that had invested.
Property values in this hidden jewel of a village are rising as we
speak.
More on Magical Mahahual to come, until then balmy breezes
and cold drinks are waiting for you here.
