Guidebook for Chan Chemuyil
Sightseeing
A well-preserved, important archaeological site just minutes from Casa Maare.
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Archeological Zone of Tulum - Mayan Port City Ruins
Km 230 Cancun - ChetumalA well-preserved, important archaeological site just minutes from Casa Maare.
Just 40 minutes south of Casa Maare, Sian Ka'an is a unique ecosystem and Mayan cultural site. Kayak to bird island, float down 500 year old canals to Mayan ruins, and more.
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Sian Ka'an
Just 40 minutes south of Casa Maare, Sian Ka'an is a unique ecosystem and Mayan cultural site. Kayak to bird island, float down 500 year old canals to Mayan ruins, and more.
Less visited than Tulum ruins but a great site with a climbable pyramid and sweeping views. Go early, it's in the jungle and gets quite warm.
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Coba
Less visited than Tulum ruins but a great site with a climbable pyramid and sweeping views. Go early, it's in the jungle and gets quite warm.
Muyil
Small ruin just south of Tulum. Connects to Sian Ka’an lagoon.
Entertainment & Activities
The folks of Bejil Ha are Chemuyil natives who promote Eco Tourism and an appreciation for the natural world of the Maya. They will put you on a mountain bike and take you on a magical tour of everything that makes this place so special---cenotes, the jungle, the beach, the food!
Bejil-Ha Riviera Maya
GalloThe folks of Bejil Ha are Chemuyil natives who promote Eco Tourism and an appreciation for the natural world of the Maya. They will put you on a mountain bike and take you on a magical tour of everything that makes this place so special---cenotes, the jungle, the beach, the food!
Almost indescribable eco-park with one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Swim, raft, snorkel, float, zip line, eat, drink or just swing in a hammock all day but definitely go!
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Xelhá
Almost indescribable eco-park with one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. Swim, raft, snorkel, float, zip line, eat, drink or just swing in a hammock all day but definitely go!
Cenote Zacil-Ha
Carretera Federal 180 de CuotaGreat swimming hole, nice amenities and good food.
Fantastic swimming hole. Bring your own snacks and get there early to beat the crowds.
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Kaan Luum Lagune
Fantastic swimming hole. Bring your own snacks and get there early to beat the crowds.
Arts & Culture
Tulum ruins are an architectural and archaeological wonder just 10 minutes from the house. Great tour guides, great bookstore, amazing place to,experience the history of Mayan culture. Also offers great beach access. Go early before its hot out.
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Ruinas de Tulum
Tulum ruins are an architectural and archaeological wonder just 10 minutes from the house. Great tour guides, great bookstore, amazing place to,experience the history of Mayan culture. Also offers great beach access. Go early before its hot out.
Five minutes and 1,000 years away....great ruins site, uncrowded except for iguana temple gods.
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Archaeological Site of Xel-Há
Carretera Federal 307Five minutes and 1,000 years away....great ruins site, uncrowded except for iguana temple gods.
Shopping
Great selection of Mexican hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics and art. Three locations---Akumal, Tulum town and Tulum beach.
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MexicArte
Great selection of Mexican hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics and art. Three locations---Akumal, Tulum town and Tulum beach.
Authentic Mexican handicrafts and clothing with locations in Tulum town and on the beach road.
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Mixik
Avenida TulumAuthentic Mexican handicrafts and clothing with locations in Tulum town and on the beach road.
Essentials
The Chemuyil pueblo is the closest town to the house and offers several small grocery stores or "bodegas," fruit and veggie stands and a tortilla factory. You can't buy alcohol after noon on Sundays so plan ahead if that's your thing.
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Ciudad Chemuyil
The Chemuyil pueblo is the closest town to the house and offers several small grocery stores or "bodegas," fruit and veggie stands and a tortilla factory. You can't buy alcohol after noon on Sundays so plan ahead if that's your thing.
This is the big grocery chain with stores in Puerto Aventuras to the north and Tulum to the south.
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Chedraui, Super
This is the big grocery chain with stores in Puerto Aventuras to the north and Tulum to the south.
Parks & Nature
Xpuha is a beautiful beach with great swimming, paddle boarding, massage, live music, good food. There are a couple of beach clubs to visit, this is only one of them.
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La Playa Xpu-ha Beach Club
Xpuha is a beautiful beach with great swimming, paddle boarding, massage, live music, good food. There are a couple of beach clubs to visit, this is only one of them.
Playa Xcacel is the closest beach to Casa Maare. It’s a sea turtle sanctuary and is open 8am to 4pm Tuesday- Sunday. There is a day use fee. 97MXP as of 2022. There is no bar or restaurant located here so bring your own chairs. What you will find is pristine ocean front, clear turquoise water and no crowds.
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Playa Xcacel
Playa XcacelPlaya Xcacel is the closest beach to Casa Maare. It’s a sea turtle sanctuary and is open 8am to 4pm Tuesday- Sunday. There is a day use fee. 97MXP as of 2022. There is no bar or restaurant located here so bring your own chairs. What you will find is pristine ocean front, clear turquoise water and no crowds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Free salsa lessons on Sunday night followed by a live eight-piece salsa band, on the beach, in the moonlight, perfecto!
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La Zebra Hotel Tulum
Km 8.2 Carr. Tulum-Boca PailaFree salsa lessons on Sunday night followed by a live eight-piece salsa band, on the beach, in the moonlight, perfecto!
Great beachfront location, great food, excellent service; you can enjoy lunch and the pool or hang out on the beach.
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Jungle Fish Beach Club
Great beachfront location, great food, excellent service; you can enjoy lunch and the pool or hang out on the beach.