Piedra Escondida offers a small enchanting hotel featuring 8 rooms with private balcony, hammocks and an amazing view over our private beach and a spacious suite with ocean front view. In each of our rooms you can enjoy tranquillity and privacy in the middle of tropical vegetation and natural atmosphere. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/piedraescondida/hotel/243/10/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:15:10 EST We are located on the waterfront of one of the most beautiful beaches on the Caribbean. Only 3.5 Km south of the breathtaking Tulum Ancient Mayan City, 126 kms south from Cancun's International Airport, 60 kms south from Playa del Carmen and only five minutes from downtown Tulum. If you are flying in, need to arrive in Cancun, Mexico. AMENITIES: Restaurant Bar In the main Palapa of the hotel you will find the Piedra Escondida Restaurant, a cosy place with spectacular ocean view and an open terrace on the beach, where we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner " a la carté". You are invited to taste an exquisite variety of international dishes: Italian cuisine and typical Mexican food, a wide variety of seafood and the catch of the day are never missing! At our bar you will get the chance to enjoy the most exotic cocktails and listen to great music... the coolest atmosphere in Tulum. ACTIVITIES: Tulum is a privileged spot in the Yucatán peninsula for the variety of activities you can find near and around. If your wish is to rest, relax and enjoy the natural surroundings, our beach is where you may read a book, swim in the blue waters or sun tan... while in the afternoon you can enjoy the sunset in your hammok, do yoga on the beach or get a great relaxing massage. If your spirit is more up to culture and adventure you are as well in the perfect place, as the beaches and "cenotes" typical of the area will offer you a great variety of water sports…amazing diving and snorkeling around! Archeological Sites:: Tulum 10 minutes from the hotel you will find the most incredible representation of the Mayan Culture…a Mayan fortress on top of a cliff with a breathtaking view overlooking the Caribe. Coba 35 minutes form the hotel a beautiful sample of ancestral buildings merged in the deep jungle where you will enjoy the ruins and find new paths through the impressive vegetation. Chichen Itzá 2 hours from Tulum, the most famous archeological site in the Peninsula, with impressive buildings and structure and an interesting fusion of architectural styles. Natural Areas:: Sian Ka'an National Park and ecological reserve that has over 300 species of birds, lagoons with crocodiles between mangroves and miles of lush forest. Xel Ha Ten minutes from the hotel you will find this natural park with several recreational activities, among which you cannot miss refreshing in the beautiful crystal waters and do a little snorkelling. Xcaret 35 minutes form Tulum the unique and incredible eco-archeological park that will bring you back in time to a lost paradise. And last but not least you will find lots of handicraft stores and a good variety of restaurants to dine around while walking downtown Tulum. - Bank - Car rentals - Bus station - Internet cafe in Tulum DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/piedraescondida/hotel/243/10/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:15:10 EST