Xpu-Ha Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Xpu-Ha
is a small bay located just fifteen minutes from Playa del Carmen and approximately an hour south of Cancun. You can reach the beach by going south down the Riviera Maya, and there are five different turnoffs from the highway to the beach just south of the resort community of Puerto Aventuras. The beach at Xpu-Ha is a beautiful stretch of sparkling white sand, and the waters right off the beach are good for swimming and snorkeling. A favorite dive spot for locals is a range of coral mountains approximately 20 minutes offshore. There is also cave diving and diving in the region’s cenotes. Professional dive operators in Xpu-Ha can provide the required training and gear. Around Xpu-Ha Bay’s northern end is a lagoon, and slightly inland from the lagoon is a spectacular cenote. This cenote is long and narrow and its size and shape make it one of the Yucatan’s most unusual. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the beach to the lagoon and another 10 minutes to the cenote. Private homes and rustic cabanas surround Xpu-Ha and there are a couple of great cafes located here that serve ceviche (fish in lemon) and fried fish. Nearby attractions include the amazing Mayan archaeological ruins at Tulum, and Coba, where you can climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan.
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