The small town of Mahahual is a prime example, claiming that they and their cruise port, are “The Costa Maya.” Those searching the internet may be easily confused as businesses all want to connect themselves with a known brand. Much like the Riviera Maya, many want to capitalize on the brand, Costa Maya, and claim it for themselves. Your email address Get my free report Mahahual, Costa Maya ©/mundosemfim This special guide covers real estate, retirement and more in Mexico and is yours free when you sign up for our postcards below. Simply enter your email address below and we'll send you a free special report - Why Millions of Americans Are Moving to Mexico. Learn more about Mexico and other countries in our daily postcard e-letter. As the main road, Highway 307, is a few miles inland from the coast, beaches and surf are out-of-sight until you take one of the turn-offs. You won´t see much in the way of civilization for many miles. Small mammals, such as coatimundis, are also seen along with the ubiquitous iguana. Once south of Tulum, the landscape mostly consists of scrub jungle, home to a variety of critters that include the occasional panther or monkey and flocks of colorful parrots. Beginning just south of Tulum and running for 62 miles, all the way down to the border with Belize, Mexico´s lesser known Costa Maya delivers an equally entertaining and much less crowded adventure.ĭelivering less glitz and glamour than Cancun and absent the booming construction of Playa del Carmen or the fresh development projects of Tulum, the Costa Maya is unspoiled and untamed. Once the domain of bloodthirsty pirates and thieving hooligans, Mexico´s Costa Maya has come a long way. Stretching from Cancun on the north to Tulum on the south, this hedonistic magnet draws more than 5 million tourists each year and very few of them ever venture south of Tulum. There are few sun-seekers who have not heard of Mexico´s famed Riviera Maya, an 80-mile stretch of stunning, sugar sand beach infused with swaying palm trees and ample resorts.
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