Mahajual is a small fishing village turned cruise ship destination and the last frontier of the Mexican Carribean. Mahahual is the heart of the Costa Maya -- the section of coast running from the Sian Ka'an to the town of Xcalak, which is close to the border of Belize.
Majahual has a couple of small hotels, unpaved sandy streets and a few rustic seafood and italian restaurants, local handcrafts and dive shops. It is a relaxed destination, however when cruise ships arrive the tranquil town changes into a busy place. Mahahual (Majahual) offers beaches and active tours. Most tours are organized from the cruise dock.
Things to see and do
* Tour the ruins of Kohunlich or Chacchoban
* Swim with Dolphins at Uvero Point
* Water sports
* Bird watching
* Chinchorro Reef
Cruise Season – Jan – Dec
Currency – Mexican peso (MXN)
Language – Spanish
Land Area – 1,958,200 sq km Mexico
Population – 200
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1 + 52
Port Location – The cruise dock is about 1/2 mile north of Majahual proper. Those visiting the dock can get taxis and shuttles to the town.
Transport Links – There are no scheduled flights to Mahahual (Majahual). Instead there are chartered air plane flights to Mahahual (Majahual) (there is a large airport just east of town). One such charter company is called AeroCosta and they have flights from Cancun to Mahahual (Majahual). Mahahual (Majahual) is about 65 Km from Xcalak by car or taxi. The Mahahual (Majahual) airport is currently being renovated to enable the reception of international flights.