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Costa Maya Real Estate,
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Costa Maya This is the southernmost stretch of coastline of the State of Quintana Roo begins south of Tulum and ends at the Belize border. It is the least developed and the most out-of-the-way of the five tourist destinations that constitute Quintana Roo's tourist administration divisions known collectively as Caribe Mexicano (Mexican Caribbean). While each division maintains its distinct flavour and promotes its own attractions, each also identify themselves as part of Caribe Mexicano in their promotional literature. This smart move should increase awareness of all the state's many, diverse destinations and be of particular help in promoting Costa Maya. While it is home to the state capital of Chetumal, it receives relatively few foreign visitors. Accessibility to the area is improving as the highway from Cancun to Chetumal is widened into 4 lanes and the capital's airport is being expanded to accomodate larger aircraft. The area's eco-tourism appeal is undeniable. This is where protected reefs and coral islands lie just offshore providing protection for the unspoiled beaches and the aquatic life that inhabit this living environmrent. This means that great scuba and snorkeling opportuniites abound in Costa Maya's waters while, on land, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve offers great birding opportunities. Further inland the spectacular Bacalar Lagoon is one spot for a laid-back vacation and is close to the 'still untouristy' Mayan archeological sites of Calakmul and Kohunlich. Things, however are changing. In Mahahual the recently constructed cruise ship dock is being expanded because of high demand from ship's owners for somewhere new to bring their passengers. this is certainly changing the fabric of this section of coast as entrepreneurs open establishments to cater to this new flood of tourists. The change can be positive if the existing stringent environmental laws are strictly enforced and so ensure that the area's still relatively pristine environment will mostly survive. That should certainly hold true in Xcalak, 60 kms to the south. Her one can still isolate oneself from the rest of the Mexican Caribbean - no cruise docks, night clubs or big resorts here - just intimate small guesthouse, great snorkeling and a real feeling of being at the end of the world.
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