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Costa Maya is small tourist resort in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located between CancĂșn and Belize. The area is generally undeveloped but has been growing quickly and rapidly after construction of a large pier to accommodate cruise ships.
The beach at Costa Maya, looking toward the cruise ship pier.
The resort of Costa Maya viewed from a cruiseship docked at the pier.Costa Maya's port has a new and modern shopping mall. The mall has a central plaza with saltwater pools and "swim-up" style bars. There are several jewelery stores and many small shops selling ubiquitous souvenir items.
Costa Maya is the closest port of access to many of the lesser known Mayan ruins in the Yucatan including Chacchoben and Kohunlich. These sites are substantially less excavated than the better known pyramids near CancĂșn.
The fishing village of Mahahual is a short distance south of Costa Maya. The village has soft sand beaches, grass thatched palapas, and a coral reef a short distance off-shore, as well as several bars, restaurants, and shops. A resort development called New Mahahual is being created directly inland from the port.
Costa Maya is currently on the malaria watch list, which means that after visiting, persons cannot donate blood for up to one year. |
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