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Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso
This intimate beach resort and thalassotherapy spa is nestled on the secluded sugar-white beaches along Petenpich Bay in a 14-acre oasis carved from the tropical selva, and combines the elegance of traditional Mexican architecture with the great Mayan culture that is the hallmark of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Tucked into a protected private bay and surrounded by mangroves and a bird sanctuary, Paraiso de la Bonita is only 20 minutes south of Cancun International Airport, yet a world away on Mexico's Mayan Riviera.
Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso meets all the high expectations of the international traveler in the 21st century, with discreet comfort and with impeccable service. All 90 luxurious suites, including the Master and Bali suites, have breathtaking ocean views; 1st floor rooms have private plunge pools, while those on upper floors feature terraces with umbrellas and hammocks.
Lovers of fine food and wine can enjoy international and healthy cuisine specialties in the resort's gourmet restaurant, or enjoy more informal, all-day dining indoors and out, "al aire libre".
The Spa at Paraiso de la Bonita sets a new standard in treatments for mind and body. The resort is the first spa in Mexico and only the second in the Americas to offer Thalassotherapy: this is a system using fresh heated seawater to encourage an exchange of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water. Massages, beauty and hydrotherapy treatments are also offered.
The Resort's meeting room can accommodate celebrations, private receptions or meetings, indoors and outdoors, surrounded by the flora and flora of the beautiful Yucatan landscape.
Paraiso de la Bonita exceeds every guest's expectations, offering every amenity, including a private beach, swimming pool, tennis court and a nearby golf course.
Nearby Attractions:
The Beach
Just beyond the Resort is the magnificent and pristine white sand beach with sun loungers and thatched palapas. A beach attendant will cater to guests' needs and offer drinking water and chilled towels. Equipment for snorkeling and swimming is available.
Spa at Paraiso de la Bonita
The 22,000-square-foot Spa at Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso sets a new standard in treatments for mind and body. The extensive Spa also includes a Mayan-style jacuzzi, steam and dry saunas, a gym, beauty salon, high-pressure jet showers and the latest in massage techniques from our experienced masseurs.
Group Snorkeling
Snorkel among colorful tropical fish in the shallow, clear waters of Puerto Morelos Reef Park just 1800 feet off the beach. The tour begins in our dock where you will take a boat to one of the area's best snorkeling spots. Your expert guide will point out and explain all the beautiful flora and fauna, such as brain corals, sea cucumbers, barracuda, trumpet fish and much more.
Minimum 4 persons with a maximum of 8 per boat.
Private Snorkeling
2 hours: minimum 1 person with a maximum of 8 per boat
Private Scuba Diving
For those who are Certified Divers, there's simply no end to the wonders under the sea in Puerto Morelos, considered by many to be one of the finest diving spots in all of the Caribbean. Shallow and deep reefs and thrilling submarine life remain in their pristine state in the clear, unspoiled waters of Puerto Morelos. Join the daily dive tours aboard custom dive boats, and live the marvelous experiences that are waiting for you.
2 hours
Lessons and Certification
Windsurf Lessons
Having a divine dance with Mother Nature is what makes windsurfing such a special and meaningful sport. Experienced instructors will be pleased to teach you all the secrets of windsurfing in a one-hour class.
1 hour:
Scuba Diving Resort Course "Discovery"
A two-hour theory and practice session, and....You are ready to dive! A certified PADI diver will teach you all you need to experience your first dive in the Puerto Morelos National Park Reef. The course includes a one-hour theory class, a one-hour practice session in shallow sea water, and a one-tank dive in the National Park Reef.
3 hour:
PADI Open Water Certification
In four days you can become a fully trained and certified PADI Open Water Diver. You will be supplied with everything you need to complete this course including classroom sessions, shallow water training, four supervised ocean dives, books and equipment. With an in-depth course and a lifetime certification card, PADI's Open Diver Course is the #1 program in the world.
4 days:
Rentals
Kayaks
Glide through the clear blue water in a sea kayak. A fleet of sea kayaks is available for you to enjoy.
1 hour:
Windsurf
Most of the year, Puerto Morelos has excellent wind conditions for windsurfing, both for experienced and beginner wind-surfers.
1 hour:
Sunfish Sailing
Use the breeze to glide along the Mexican Caribbean on this easy to use, lightweight sailboat.
1 hour:
Catamaran Hobie Cat
Learning to sail a Hobie Cat is very simple. Incredible stability and manoeuverability are combined with high performance to make a very enjoyable, effortless sail.
1 hour: maximum 3 persons
Fishing
If you are keen to go sport fishing, you cannot miss this spectacular adventure in the best part of the Caribbean. A fleet of 25-foot boats carry all the necessary equipment for this activity, and it's the perfect complement to your vacation. From April to August, you can find a great variety of fish, such as marlin and tuna. The rest of the year, you may find grouper and barracuda.
Price: minimum 4 hours, maximum 2 persons.
Swimming Pool
The free-form infinity pool features an expansive deck with spectacular ocean views from its location in the center of the resort. A smaller saltwater pool is located at the Spa for use in thalassotherapy treatments.
Tennis
The hard-surface tennis court, floodlit for evening play, is located in the gardens. A tennis pro is available for private lessons.
Golf
Two international standard 18-hole golf courses are located within 30 minutes of Paraiso de la Bonita, and tee-off times and transportation can be arranged by the Resort.
Fishing and Diving
The second largest reef system in the world, the Great Mayan Reef, runs along the coastline with a second reef, El Jardin, just 600 meters (1900 feet) off the shore, offering unlimited diving and snorkeling possibilities in the clear reef waters. Deep-sea fishing and scuba diving excursions can be organized to depart from the Dock.
Guided Tours
No visit to Mexico's Yucatan would be complete without exploring some of the hundreds of fabulous archaeological ruins and pyramids. The resort goes one extra step by ensuring that guests may enjoy highly personalized tours of regional attractions, with each couple privately escorted by a multilingual guide.
Chichen Itza
The ancient temples and ruins of Chichen Itza, the great Mayan city which once dominated the entire Yucatan peninsula, are the region's best known and most impressive. Located a two-hour drive from Paraiso de la Bonita, the visit is a rewarding look at one of Mexico's greatest archaeological sites.
Tulum
Located above a jagged limestone cliff overlooking the Caribbean, the ancient walled city of Tulum was the Mayan's largest coastal city and an important trading port. Settled during the post-Classic period (900 -1500 CE), the city was formerly known as Zama, (meaning sunrise in Mayan).
Coba
Coba, the Mayan word meaning "water stirred by the wind", is perhaps the Mayan Riviera's most unusual and serene archaeological ruin. Built deep within the jungle along five lakes during the Classic period (600 -900 CE), Coba was once a prosperous city of 40,000 inhabitants and is thought to have had some 6,500 structures spread out over 70 square kilometers (43 square miles), although only a small part of the city has been excavated so far.
Ek Balam and Valladolid
The little-known, recently restored site at Ek Balam in the state of Yucatan is another reminder of the extensive influence of the Mayans. Ek Balam is a name in Yucatecan Mayan that can be literally translated as "black or dark jaguar".
Founded about 100 BCE, it was probably one of the most powerful pre-Hispanic Mayan cities in the Yucatan, economically, religiously and socially speaking. It reached the height of its power during the late classical period of 600-1000 CE.
Amenities:
Paraiso de la Bonita offers 90 luxurious guest accomodations, including the Master and the Bali Suites. Each suite is individually created in an eclectic and elegant style incorporating design elements from around the world: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian, African, Balinese and Asian. With each decorative piece hand-picked, every suite has a comfortable but extraordinary atmosphere; sure to stimulate the 'decorating bug' in each of its visitors. The hotel's exterior reflects the Mayan culture and architecture that is the hallmark of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The highest expectations of international travelers are met with impeccable service, luxurious amenities, outstanding facilities and memorable aesthetics and design. The 1st floor rooms have private plunge pools, while the upper levels feature terraces with umbrellas and hammocks.
Each accommodation has its own private terrace and magnificent ocean view. All rooms have a minibar, air conditioning, dual direct-dial telephone lines with Internet access, two color televisions and a DVD player.
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