Welcome to Mahahual
Welcome to Mahahual and discover a natural cultural adventure. Its all about Costa Maya
Mahahual is a small fishing village that is becoming an increasingly popular tourism destination. The Villa is located in the Bacalar municipality of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, close to the border with Belize. This region from the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve to the border with Belize is known as the Costa Maya. Mahahual is divided into the following areas:
Mahahual (also spelled Majahual)
is the main town on the coast and has been attracting divers, people wanting a quiet place to hangout and enjoy the tranquil waters, and day trippers from the cruise ship dock. Mahahual is a small town in part because it has been effected by hurricanes in the past. Hurricane Dean in 2007 did major damage to the town. It was again hit in 2012 by Hurricane Ernesto. It’s remote location certainly is a deterrent from people living there, but for some this is the best part about being in the area and also a good reason for visiting. This town would remain a sleepy fishing and diving location if it were not the cruises.
Malecon
Malecon - this is the tourism district and center of town along the beachfront where you will find most hotels.
2) KM55 (Kilometer 55) - this is a neighborhood along the south side of the highway coming into Mahahual.
3) Casitas - this is a large development of homes and businesses frequented by locals and expats and is positioned between the highway and the cruise ship port. This is also where you will find the Lost Maya Kingdom Water Park.
4) North Beach - this is the area north of town and includes the beaches of Puerto Bravo, Rio Indio, El Placer, Uvero, and Casona and extends all the way to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
5) South Beach - this is the area from the south of Mahahual up to the town of Xcalak.
