***Experience the magic! Ethereal beauty, powdery white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, turtles and abundant sea creatures, prehistoric ruins, serenity—this is the Maya Riviera and Playa Caribe #4. Ahhhhhhh....let it work it's magic on you!! Our second floor unit provides the ultimate in privacy yet with fabulous VIEWS OF BOTH the BEACH & JUNGLE, quiet yet on the beachfront, ability to watch turtles and rays cavort in the bay waters.

Playa Caribe is a gorgeous luxury condominium with affordable rates, located about 60 miles south of the Cancun airport off the 307 main highway, right on the sandy beach in the charming seaside village of Akumal.

Akumal is a peaceful resort, away from the maddening crowds of the “touristy” cities, yet has all the amenities you could want including many water and eco-jungle activities, delicious dining, bars, and comfort. The condominium itself has only 12 condos to preserve the small town atmosphere, and is the only condo in Akumal with its own reverse osmosis water treatment system so you can drink the purified water from all taps just like at home.

Playa Caribe #4 is a beautiful, very spacious second floor luxury unit overlooking both the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean AND the verdant jungle, just 20 steps from the Sea. Both bedrooms have private balconies and a third balcony is off the living room onto the beach. Decorated in colors and textures of Mexico and the Caribbean, with three custom-made stained glass windows, a Mexican mask collection, and many pieces of Mexican cultural art, it gently brings Mayan ambience into your life.

The unit sleeps 6: the master bedroom with a comfy king bed (and high thread count linens) has views both of the sparkling ocean and the lush jungle, with a full bath and two sinks. The second bedroom has two double beds with romantic mosquito canopies and a full bath. Each bedroom has its own TV with VCR or DVD and its own separate patio to view the lush jungle, and there is a lovely terrace off the living room where you can dine or read while watching turtles and rays cavort in the ocean waters below. There is FREE wireless internet service.

The kitchen is fully equipped with cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, small appliances, serving dishes, spices, and candles—everything to make your stay enjoyable . . . . and memorable. Dining is at the breakfast bar or at the dining table. There is daily maid service (you do not need to do dishes or make your bed!), 24-hour security, and room safes. Playa Caribe has a private pool, central air conditioning. Yet with these amenities, we are concerned about our environmental impact, and have been awarded the CEA Ecological seal of approval for environmental protection.

The Maya name Akumal means “land of the turtle” because turtles actually do lay eggs and hatch here during the summer; this is an incredible life affirming experience to watch. Playa Caribe is within walking distance of gourmet restaurants and breakfast cafes, and abounds with activities like snorkeling or scuba diving on the offshore reefs, swimming in the unique cenotes, tours to Mayan ruins, or siestas.

The village of Akumal is only 20 minutes drive south from the glitzy Playa del Carmen, which hosts the ferry to the island of Cozumel, and has many activities should you desire to leave your tranquil life in Akumal for the day or evening. The Maya ruins at Tulum are only a 20 minute drive south of Akumal.

Walk the beach at sunrise and sunset, watch for turtle egg laying and hatching, drink a margarita under a palapa, read the book that you’ve been meaning to start, forget your troubles under the stars, and peacefully dream about your next visit to enchanting Akumal and Playa Caribe #4.

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