Quinta del Mar is located on the Caribbean Sea at the entrance of Yalku Lagoon. Specatacular views from every room. Snorkeling among tropical fish and coral right at the door. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Akumal_Mexico/quintadelmar/hotel/236/11/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:02 EST Quinta Del Mar is a large oceanfront home located on a spectacular site at the mouth of Yalku Lagoon on the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy tranquility and privacy with a view of the Caribbean. Because of its unique design, every room captures panoramic views of Caribbean sea and sky. A large seaside terrace for alfresco dining and sun bathing is also a great spot for nighttime stargazing. Quinta Del Mar can be rented either as a 3 or 4 bedroom house. It has four large bedrooms, sleeping alcove, 4 1/2 bathrooms, large dining room and living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Quinta del Mar has three queen size beds, two double beds and a daybed for a child and will sleep a maximum of 11 people. Mercedes and Alejandro, our on site caretakers for over 11 years, provide daily housekeeping and gardening. Delicious meal preparation of Yucatan and regional Mexican foods is available upon request. AMENITIES: - Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fans - Spectacular views from every room - Large seaside terrace, Sandy Area, Hammocks and Lounge Chairs - Swimming and Snorkeling among Tropical Fish and Coral right at the door - Landside Tropical Garden - Fully Equipped Kitchen - Maid Service six days a week - Cooking upon request - Laundry Service available - Portacrib and High Chair - Microwave, B.B.Q. - CD and Stereo - Secure locked closet for valuables ACTIVITIES: Akumal is a small beach community one-hour south of Cancun with scuba diving on the world's second largest barrier reef. Akumal's restaurants, boutiques, dive shops and local grocery stores and a palapa beach bar add to the pleasure and convenience of your stay. Golf, tennis and Mayan ruins are nearby. Things to do while in the area. Quinta Del Mar is a large oceanfront vacation rental home located at the mouth of Yalku Lagoon on the Caribbean Sea in Akumal, Mexico. Quinta del Mar: - Home - Reservations and Rental Info - Interior Photos - Gardens andViews Photos - Area Information: - Sightseeing - Restaurants - Scuba and Snorkeling - Mayan Ruins In Akumal... Akumal offers a great atmosphere and water sports for individuals and families alike. Akumal Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. It's white limestone sand beach stays cool under foot even in mid summer with warm trade winds. You can enjoy windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkeling or just people watching; for those who want to relax. You will find two grocery stores in town, Super Chomak and El Pueblito. Both offer a variety of goods for cooking or for stocking up your party supplies. A film development center, pharmacy, and gift shops are open daily in the Concha or square adjacent to the grocery stores. Scuba Diving. Akumal has two full service dive facilities in the center of town. As you head toward the beach turn to the left (north) for the Original Akumal Shop....or to the right (south) find the Akumal Dive Center. Both dive facilities offer daily ocean diving and instruction. As you go North... Xpu-Ha is approximately 15 minutes north of Akumal and has a great beach and scuba diving. Aquanauts Dive Center offers daily ocean diving with professional service, specializing in small groups. Puerto Aventuras, 20 minutes north, is a resort community with a 9-hole golf course, outdoor tennis courts, a marina, a marine museum, restaurants, and hotels. Deep-sea fishing trips are available. Swimming with the dolphins is available daily at "Dolphin Discovery". X'caret is a bit farther up the road. Billed as "Nature's Sacred Paradise" it is much like a natural amusement park. It is a great place to spend a day, especially for families. Snorkeling, horseback riding, and swimming with the dolphins are but a few of the activities offered. Playacar is just before Playa del Carmen. Playacar is a luxurious community with a delightful aviary for tropical birds, 18 hole golf course, club house and tennis facilities. Plaza Antigua in Playacar offers fine dining and shopping. Playa Del Carmen is 35 minutes away from Akumal. Catch the ferries to Cozumel. Playa del Carmen offers great shopping for gifts, cigars and groceries. Some stores are closed for siesta around mid-day. Playa Del Carmen is a wonderful place for exciting nightlife. Restaurants of almost every nationality can now be found there. Medical facilities, banks and immigration are located here. As you go South... Xel-Ha is one of the most popular snorkeling spots on the coast. Modern facilities offer snorkeling gear, gift shops and restaurants. Swim with the Dolphins! Tankah - Casa Cenote is one of the favorite restaurants in the area. Located 21 km. south from Akumal. The restaurant is located on a sandy beach with a picture postcard view of the sea. Behind the restaurant is Manatee Cenote; this fresh water lagoon offers a winding open water snorkeling route and a refreshing swim. Tulum ruins, about 20 minutes from Akumal, known as "The Walled City." These are some of the most dramatic ruins of the Maya. Sitting right on a rocky bluff above the shoreline, the Tulum ruins have an incredible view of the turquoise Caribbean. Coba is another impressive ruins site just 40 minutes west of Tulum. These jungle ruins have a pyramid over 100 feet high. A less traveled site, the ruins aren't manicured like Chichen Itza and Tulum and retain that jungle feel. Mornings are the coolest time to walk around. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Quinta Del Mar is a large oceanfront vacation rental home located at the mouth of Yalku Lagoon on the Caribbean Sea in Akumal, Mexico. Quinta del Mar: Home Reservations and Rental Info Interior Photos Gardens andViews Photos Area Information: Sightseeing Restaurants Scuba and Snorkeling Mayan Ruins For Reservations or additional information contact us: E-mail Quinta Del Mar Telephone/Fax: 415-550-0708 Telephone/Fax: 415-550-0708 Akumal is home to the Great Mayan Reef, the Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef and the second largest in the world. Ten minutes off shore, this extensive coral reef ecosystem offers spectacular diving that will impress even the most experienced diver. Beautiful and diverse dive sites make this area excellent for both sport diving and training. Plus, Akumal has diving like you've never seen...cenote diving. The extensive series of underwater and partially submerged caves and caverns have been explored and many are now developed into dive sites. Even beginner divers can take a plunge into cenote diving with a certified guide. Advanced divers can can earn cave diving certificates through sanctioned cave diving organizations. Cenote photos courtesy of Hidden Worlds When it comes to diving, Akumal has it all! Interested in learning to dive? Want to take an advanced or specialty diving course? Contact one of Akumal's excellent Scuba diving training centers: Akumal Dive Center www.akumaldivecenter.com tel: (52) 987-5-90-25 Akumal Dive Shop tel: (987)-5-90-32 Hidden World's Cenote Diving www.hiddenworlds.com.mx tel: (987)-5-40-59 DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Akumal_Mexico/quintadelmar/hotel/236/11/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:02 EST