Posada Dos Ceibas is a beachfront hotel with 8 circular cabanas for those seeking reintegration with nature and peace of mind. Endless white beaches are excellent for a walk at sunrise or sunset. Activities include snorkeling, meditation, yoga, massages, tours to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Natural Reserve, and stargazing. Our restaurant features delicious Mexican and Italian cuisine. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/dosceibas/hotel/245/10/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:19:31 EST Restaurant In the delicious restaurant of the Posada, much of the fresh food is grown and picked from the garden on the premises, and the fish is fresh every day. Enjoy delicious tropical cocktails and water based fruit juices in the bar. Climate The average temperature from December to March is 28 degrees centigrade and from April to November 30 degrees. The rain season is from June to November and we recommend casual cotton clothes. In December, January, and February bring along a light sweater for the evening. Taxi There is a taxi service from the town of Tulum to the Dos Ceibas hotel, and it's approximately a 20-minute drive; however, because of the distance between the sites of interest, we recomend you rent a car. AMENITIES: Posada Dos Ceibas can accomodate groups of up to 20 people who wish to experience a course-vacation in a peaceful retreat. We feature a 60-square-meter room for group activities such as yoga, meditation, dance therapy, holistic massage, Chakras, creativity, self knowledge, and painting courses. We also offer the option of having individual therapies in a private room with bathroom where you can enjoy a massage, Bach flowers, Mandala, therapy, and music therapy. ACTIVITIES: Other Services - Yoga lessons - Reiki Sessions - Massages: holistic, relaxing, Thailand, Shiatsu - Mayan rituals - Weddings on the beach with a Mexican Caribbean touch - Tours to Sian Ka´an's Biosphere Natural Reserve - Transportation from/to Cancun's International Airport and Dos Ceibas Tulum This ancient Mayan city on the edge of the Caribbean Sea is built high atop a rock cliff. Its unique setting is unlike any Maya site in the region. From the main temple, the Mayas were able to display torches in the windows facing the sea, guiding trading canoes through the reefs at night. These windows are visible evidence of their intelligence. The magic of the Maya is still alive in Tulum. Cobá Northwest of Tulum, the ruins of Cobá lie. Walking through a narrow jungle path leads to several of the Maya structures. Colorful butterflies flutter along the way. Several species of birdlife fly by as spider monkeys dangle from tangled branches. Cobá is believed to have been home to thousands of Mayans during the Classic Period. Stepping over stones where ancient roads called sacbe converged and discovering the many stelae (carved stone slabs) is part of the experience. Muyil About 25 km. South of Tulum. Archeological evidence indicates that Chunyaxche (also known as Muyil) was continuosly occupied from the Preclassic period until after the arrival of the Spanish in the sixteenth century. There are more than one-hundred mounds and temples, none of them completely clear of vegetation. The center of the site is connected by a sacbe - a Maya road- to the small Muyil lagoon 500m away. This lagoon in joined to the large Chunyaxche lagoon and ultimately to the sea at Boca Paila by an amazing canalized river: the route used by Maya traders. The Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve This 5280-square-mile reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico. The name means "the place where the sky born" in the Maya language, and seems utterly appropriate when you experience the sunrise on this stunningly beautiful coast . Approximately one-third of the area is tropical forest, one-third fresh and salt water marshes ans mangroves, and one-third is marine environment, including a section of the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. The coastal forests and the wetlands are particularly important feeding and wintering areas for North American migratory birds. Sian Ka´an contains examples of the principal ecosystems found in the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean: an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. All five species of Mexican cat --jaguar, puma, ocelot, margay and jaguarundi-- are present along with spider and howler monkeys, tapir, deer, and the West Indian manatee. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded, including flamingo, roseate spoonbill, white ibis, crested, guan, wood stork, osprey, and fifteen species of heron. The Caribbean beaches provide nesting grounds for four endangered species of marine turtle: the green, laggerhead, hawkbill, and leatherback, while Morelet´s and mangrove crocodiles inhabit the swamps and lagoons. Cenotes Cenotes are the fresh water sinkholes that are the perfect place for swimming and especially snorkeling and scuba diving. The largest single collection of cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula is located at the Cavern of Dos Ojos, just a few kilometers North of Tulum on Highway 307. In this superb natural setting, you will find adventure and beauty beyond expectation. Activities are available for every level of ability from swimming and snorkeling to cavern scuba diving. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Tulum_Mexico/dosceibas/hotel/245/10/ Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:19:31 EST