Intimate, Remarkable Sin Duda Villas on Mexico's Costa Maya

Robert and I created our niche on this spit of sand between the shores of Mexico's Caribbean and the southern wetlands near the Sian Ka'an Biosphere so we could entertain our friends and guests in a relatively pure environment. Because we're energized by solar (24-hour pure electricity) and collect rainwater for our freshwater use, we are aware of Mother Nature's bounties. Indeed, to live here with us is far-far from the "madding crowd," or the First World. We choose no television, but have over 1,500 books; our Marine Radio is our most reliable means of communication; phones, if they function are radio-based signals, sporadically beeping through the skies to the next receiver on the mainland. To our way of thinking, we are actually "participating" in living-- unique, authentic, peaceful and decidedly rewarding -- we're part of REAL Mexico, and revel in the gentility of nature, the quixotic personalities of our Mexican friends, the simplicity and truth in Mexican customs, and best of all, we're having fun. Come join us and you'll agree--your bones won't ache and your skin will plump in the tropical Mexican atmosphere.

Snorkeling and swimming are both safe, unbelievably awesome and just outside the door of our rooms. We're excited because our part of the Caribbean is now a designated Marine Park. The giant aquarium created by our protected reef is teeming with fish. We do provide snorkel masks and fins for our guests, and we have "lycra skins" for swimming and snorkeling to protect the coral from toxic sunblocks. You can actually put on your fins and masks and paddle less than 100 feet through a natural "hot tub" following a pathway from our white-sand beach to myriad coral heads. Paddling in our Ocean Kayaks to the reef or exploring the Santa Julia Lagoon and the life-giving mangroves is so exciting. Scuba diving is world class, as is flyfishing, with one of our excellent local fishing guides. If visiting Mayan pyramids is your type of adventure, we are within 1 to 2 hours of newly-excavated, Mayan ruins, restored since 1983. Even today with all the tourists in Mexico, few modern people have visited the Heart of the Maya in our location. Most of the ruins in the south central part of the Yucatan Peninsula were once connected with Calakmul's grand city. This is pristine Maya history. At Kohunlich, Dzibanche and other nearby ruins there are no "organized tours," rather, you have the ultimate experience of hearing the spirits of the Maya without fanfare. Finally, you will find our environment quiet and conducive to replenishing your spirit, without distractions other than sounds of nature.