Luxury Accommodations in Akumal Mexico

Experience the trip of your life in our private villa located on the beach in South Akumal, Mexico. Villa Paraiso is truly a “house in paradise”. The brilliant sunlight, crystal water, sea breezes and abundant tropical foliage is a perfect setting for your next holiday. Walk through the bamboo and hibiscus filled front yard into an authentic Mexican home!

Villa Paraiso, a luxury Mexican villa located directly on the beach just 62 miles south of Cancun, is the ideal location to spend your vacation with family and friends. Villa Paraiso is a dream vacation home, located inside a private gated community.

The property is encompassed by jungle foliage and beautiful beaches, complimented by the blue-green clear waters of the ocean. Windows abound in the home, which offer spectacular ocean views and natural light streaming in from many locations.

Villa Paraiso is the perfect place to relax after a full day of shopping, diving, snorkeling and dining in Akumal. These are all popular visitor activities in the Mayan Riviera, however just relaxing on the beachfront is also possible.

There is a new Robert Trent Jones 27 hole championship golf course, opening in the Summer of 2009 directly across the highway from the villa. This beautiful golf course is open to the public, so bring your best game! There is also a 9 hole Par 3 course and a practice course if you don’t have time for a full game. A 12 mile drive will bring you to Puertos Aventuras, where another professional golf course awaits you.

Adventurous spirits may enjoy a trip to see the Mayan ruins of Tulum only 6 miles south of the villa. Tulum offers a unique view into the lifestyles and buildings of the elite Mayan citizens. In contrast to the delicate carvings and superb architecture, the massive surrounding walls enabled the city’s resistance to influence from outsiders over the centuries.

The home is equipped with central air conditioning, which is quite rare in the area of Akumal. A backyard pool and Jacuzzi allow visitors to relax and sun on the deck.

Upstairs, a wet bar is available to mix a cool drink made with local tropical fruits. Downstairs, the breakfast bar, dining room and fully-stocked kitchen allow for an intimate first meal of the day. You can use the fully equipped gourmet kitchen to fix your meals or have our chef cook for you.

In order to stay connected with the outside world, satellite television and unlimited free long distance phone service is available. A stereo, DVR player, CD player and high speed Wi-Fi service also allows you to entertain and work if needed.

Two fire proof safes allow for safekeeping of your valuables while away from the villa, though a private security service goes a long way in preventing unexpected occurrences. Six day a week maid service ensures you don’t have to exert yourself while visiting Akumal.

Linens and towels are provided for all everyone up to a maximum of 8 guests. Ceiling fans are also installed to help circulate the cool air from the central service or just providing a breeze after a day in the hot sun.

A charcoal grill allows you to grill for all and invite guests to partake of a quiet evening at “home”! An outdoor shower also enables you to rinse off salt and sand or just take a shower surrounded by nature.

Two complimentary massages, hammocks and kayaks are all available to guests of Villa Paraiso to create the ultimate dream vacation package!

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Learn More About Beautiful Xel-Ha

Xel-Ha is a unique eco-park located south of Playa del Carmen, about 15 minutes from our villa in Akumal. It lies on the eastern coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula, the archaeological site of the Mayans in ancient times.

Multiple leisure, ecological and natural wonders offer things to do for the whole family. The delightful open-sea aquarium allows visitors to see sea life in its natural habitat unaltered and not bothered.

Swimming with trained dolphins is also a traditional thing to do for visitors and it is usually not available in many places. Animal and nature people like to spend time in the ocean with these gentle creatures, and they will have a wonderful story to bring back to their family and friends!

Snorkeling is also ideal in the protected lagoon. The coral is dead there, but regular feeding keeps the many types of colorful fish returning for dinner. Some snorkelers will have another party feed the fish so they can photograph the fish from below.

There is a river which starts in a natural spring, and inner tubes are available to float down the stream. This is a relaxing complement to an afternoon nap in a hammock on one of the sandy beaches.

The more daring tourists enjoy climbing and diving from the high cliffs in Xel-Ha, touring the Mayan cave, and checking out the adjent Xel-Ha ruins. These ruins are largely untouched and totally natural, with a unique look into past centuries and architectural contributions of the Maya people.

Hammock Island, Xpa, Bay of Caprices and The Beach are favorite areas for visitors who want to lounge and relax at Xel-Ha. Chacah Garden, the Mayan Wall, the Apiary and Plant Nursery provide perfect natural attractions for plant life lovers. Natural wonders are also seen at the Inlet, El Dorado Cavern, Ixchel’s Gulf, the Mayan Cave, Chaac Mangal, and many lakes.

When staying in Akumal, Xel-Ha is a short drive that will please the entire family and offer plenty of varying activities for all. Day passes are affordable.  Xel-Ha is a one of a kind eco-park with things to do centering around relaxation, fun and exploring historical and natural wonders.

Water sport lovers will enjoy the inner tube ride, cliff diving and snorkeling in the lagoon.  Nature lovers will enjoy swimming with the dolphins and exploring the multiple forms of plant and animal life there, and those who want to know more about the historical roots of the Yucatan Peninsula have an opportunity to explore the Mayan ruins and see the architectural influences of that age.

Our kids and grandchildren usually plan on spending the entire day at Xel-Ha when they visit Akumal. There is so much to do they never get tired of going back. They enjoy riding a bicycle through a path in the jungle, jumping off the cliffs into the limpid blue sea, swimming with the dolphins, and walking through stingrays on the bottom of the ocean.

This year for the first time they signed up for the Sea Trek. You wear a technologically advanced helmet that looks like deep-sea diving equipment. Sea Trek does not require any previous training or diving knowledge. Instructors are nearby at all times during the walk, aiding them in every way and easing any concerns about the aquatic walk of your life. Everyone says it was a walk they would remember forever!

We highly recommend you visit Xel-Ha on your next visit to the Yucatan.

M Gravlee is a travel writer based out of Akumal, Mexico.

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Want to Know About Akumal Mexico?

The more you learn about Akumal, Mexico, the more excited you will be when you vacation in this  paradise. So, in the months or weeks leading up to your trip you should spend a litle time reading so that you can become more acquainted with Akumal.

To learn more about Akumal, Mexico, you can easily turn to the Internet. The Internet is a treasure house, providing historical and straight information as well as tips and reviews from other travelers who have been to the area. This site, AkumalVacation.com, has many good articles about the Akumal Mexico area.  This type of information can provide all you need to know about many parts of your vacation, including the best places to eat, stay, shop, and visit. We will tell you what we like best and what to watch out for, while the other sites will tell you all about other areas that you plan to visit.

In addition to this type of information, you can also learn more through Akumal hotel, resort, and tourism websites. Each site will provide you with pictures of their facilities, a list of local attractions and activities, and typically, a short history of the area. They may also provide information about items that they provide, which will not only help you discover more about Akumal, but also help you organize your daily activities while on vacation.

Although their objective is to talk you to visit Akumal, the information that they provide about their property and the area must be correct or they will begin to lose business. So, you can usually trust the information from a website, including the information that they show about local actitivies and the history of the area.

Alternatively you can learn more about Akumal is through a travel agent. It is the job of a travel agent to know a lot of information about their main destinations and to be able to give you the information. Even if you do not plan to use a travel agent, you can still find some information through them.

A trip to Akumal and the Riviera Maya area of Mexico would not be complete without a visit to one of the many Mayan ruins in the area. This area is steeped in the history of this ancient civilization that still influences the art, cuisine and culture of the region today. Akumal and its surrounding area were major trade routes for the Mayans and historians are continuing to uncoverstill uncovering many ruins of this once mighty civilization.

One of the nicest ruins to visit not only near Akumal but in all of Mexico is Tulum. There are also the Coba and Xel-Ha which are all conveniently located not far from Akumal and other areas in the Mayan Riveria region. They are an easy drive by automobile or if you prefer, you can arrange to take a tour bus.

A trip to Akumal, Mexico can be an educational and bonding experience for the whole family. Explore the history and the culture of Mexico. Learn about the sea and what activities you can enjoy there. Plan your trip based on the subject that interests you most. The more you learn about Akumal, the more fascinating it will be once you get there.

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