Playa Naturel is a Yoga Retreat, Health Spa and Naturist Beach Resort located on the Mayan Riviera about 70 miles south of Cancun airport on Tankah beach just north of Tulum and south of Akumal. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/playanaturel/hotel/221/10/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:40:13 EST Tankah beach/Soliman Bay is a secluded and largely undisturbed bay along Mexico's Caribbean coast and a perfect setting for this sunlover's resort. Playa Naturel is a small standalone retreat with 4 cottages and a villa and has a maximum capacity of 14 guests. We offer a clothing optional environment with a private beach area that is fenced on either end for privacy. It is also the perfect Yoga retreat for small groups or classes. YOGA: We offer on site Yoga sessions and personal teacher training. For larger groups there are additional private villas and palapas located on the same stretch of beach. We also have a Yoga facility that can accommodate 30 people. (Coming soon.) It has beautiful hardwood floors, lots of windows and is in the midst of serene Soliman Bay with its mangroves, blue Caribbean waters and bountiful wildlife. We also coordinate with wellness centers for our detox program where client groups will enjoy blue ocean waters, nature walks, yoga and a week long detox program. ENJOY: The private restaurant is just off the pool and bar area that overlooks the beautiful white sandy beach. The rates include breakfast and you can even enjoy the extensive selection of seafood, steaks and local dishes prepared by the staff for lunch or dinner (at an extra charge). You'll be flattered by all the personal attention as your hosts Daniel and Vera Romo and the staff attend to your every need. You may enjoy our watersports equipment including sea kayaks and snorkeling gear. If you are new to snorkeling instruction is available. Of course beach towels are included. You can even top off the day with a massage session. AMENITIES: COMFORT: The cottages are two-story and have palapa roofs with hardwood floors. There is a sitting area and full bath with hot and cold shower downstairs while the bedroom area upstairs is quite spacious especially with the full height palapa roofs. The queen size beds are quite comfortable and the units are decorated with Mayan masks and rugs and other indigenous items. The Bob Marley suite has two queen size beds and has a unique coral walled shower. You don't have to be a reggae lover to get that laid back “irie” feeling here. The beautiful villa Casa Bonita is now available for the ultimate luxury experience. To ensure your privacy and security entire the property is enclosed by a stonewall. See our photo gallery for view of accommodations and facilities. ACTIVITIES: Things To Do · Watch the Sunrise · Enjoy a Drink by the Pool · Enjoy the Private Beach · Snorkeling · Boating · Fishing · Bird Watching · Hiking · Enjoy the Private Bar · Take a Swim · Sunbathe · Visit Ancient Mayan Ruins · Eat at Area Restaurants Places to Explore · Tankah · Tulum · Actun Chen Cave System · Puerto Aventuras · Akumal · X-Caret Ecological Park · Manatee Cenote · Grand Cenote · Cenote Azul · Coba · Xel Ha · Muyil DIVE: The reef here is in great shape and the snorkeling is fantastic. Most of the bay is 5-10 feet and for the more adventurous you can go to the outside reef . We also offer SCUBA Diving with a certified instructor. You can get certified, take a resort course or enjoy the world class dives of Soliman or Tankah reef. The dive boat picks you up right at the resort. You can also arrange to explore the underwater caves and caverns of the nearby cenotes for a unbelievable fresh water experience. EXPLORE: Also available are Mayan ruin tours and trips to the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, a world heritage site. The park has extensive mangroves, ancient mayan canals, manatees, jaguars, salt water crocs and a plethora of bird life. You are also very near Tulum, Casa Cenote, Xel-Ha and Akumal as well as the many other attractions in the area. See our Things to Do section for an overview of area attractions RELAX: Playa Naturel has all the makings of an unforgettable vacation. This area of Yucatan's Caribbean coast is still fairly secluded and is perfect for yoga, meditation and nude sunbathing as there is very little foot traffic on the beach. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Villa Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/playanaturel/hotel/221/10/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:40:13 EST