| MEXICO, YUCATAN PENINSULA - VILLA ARQUEOLOGICA COBA
Villa Cobá is located on the shores of a tranquil lake nestled in the heart of a lush jungle. The area is home to turtles, crocodiles and abundant fish and bird life. Fronting the serene lake, Villa Cobá is situated on the edge of the village of Cobá only a 10-minute walk from the archeological site.
The villa is accentuated by richly-colored tile flooring, authentic Mayan statues, and Mexican pottery that blend together to create a native-like ambiance. The 43 guestrooms at Villa Cobá surround a refreshing pool, a thatched roof patio area, and lush foliage, all of which add to the hotel's sense of seclusion from the rest of the world.
Cobá is located 99 miles southwest of Cancun airport and 24 miles from Tulum and the Caribbean Sea. Access from Cancun is provided via Highway 307 to Tulum, connecting with Highway 5 to Cobá. Typical drive time is approximately two hours. The highway between Tulum and Cobá is currently finished. Driving time between the two towns has been reduced to a 30 to 20 minutes trip.
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| MEXICO, YUCATAN PENINSULA - VILLA ARQUEOLOGICA CHOLULA
Villa Cholula is located directly opposite Cholula archeological site, the world's largest pyramid in terms of volume. Above the enormous structure, stands the beautiful Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church. The pyramid, which has been only partially excavated, contains approximately five miles of tunnels where prehispanic murals can be admired.
Built around a central courtyard and looking onto semi-tropical gardens, brilliant bougainvillea and a refreshing pool, the 44 guestrooms at Villa Cholula provide a peaceful retreat. The vibrantly colored plasterwork, tiled fountains and traditional courtyards create a Mexican experience accentuated by large painted murals and handcrafted Mexican furniture within the public spaces. Villa Cholula is a unique hotel, which provides luxurious facilities appointed in a colonial style and a reunion with the past.
All rooms are decorated with wooden furnishings and offer pleasing views. In addition, the villa features a restaurant with delicious Mexican and international cuisine as well ad a bar that offers live music on weekends. Both feature an elegant and timeless fireplace. Villa Cholula also has six meeting rooms at your disposal for hosting conferences or business meetings.
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| MEXICO, YUCATAN PENINSULA - VILLA ARQUEOLOGICA CHICHEN ITZA
Villa Chichén Itzá, located 75 miles from Merida Airport and 125 miles from Cancun Airport, is set in a beautiful area of lush vegetation within easy walking distance of the recently acclaimed seventh new wonder of the world.
Villa Chichén-Itzá is situated at the rear entrance to the archaeological site, within a small enclave of three hotels. A walk from the Villa to the ruins takes less than ten minutes and enables guests to take advantage of the cool mornings and explore the archaeological site before the majority of visitors arrive in the afternoon. In the evening, the same conveniently short walk will take you to the impressive light and sound show that is presented nightly at the site.
Surrounded by tropical gardens and showered with the song of exotic birds, this cozy boutique hotel offers a dreamlike environment and an oasis for weary guests after exploring the ancient Mayan city. The 45 guestrooms overlook an inviting swimming pool accented by Mayan statues. The rooms and public spaces have a native décor, with ceramic-tiled floors and open archways throughout. Each guestroom has brightly colored bed coverings, in a traditional Mexican style. Veritable Mayan ruins dot the gardens of the hotel, providing a sense of authenticity that is impossible to duplicate. In Villa Chichén Itzá you will receive outstanding service and enjoy the most delicious regional cuisine.
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| MEXICO, YUCATAN PENINSULA - VILLA ARQUEOLOGICA UXMAL
Villa Uxmal is a charming two-story, hacienda-style property, built around a central courtyard with a large swimming pool. Surrounded by an abundance of tropical vegetation, the 43 guestrooms and public spaces have richly colored ceramic tiles and are decorated in warm umber tones, with Mayan statues prominently displayed in the public areas. The Villa is a haven of peace and tranquility - the ideal base from which to explore the treasures of one of the greatest ancient civilizations in the world. The archeological site is only a two minute walk.
At Villa Uxmal you will find numerous options for family fun, from a beautiful pool surrounded by colorful gardens to tennis courts, pool table and a charming living area where you can relax while reading a good book or watching television. Within close proximity lies Uxmal archeological site, where you will gaze in amazement at the astounding richness and beauty of the pre-Columbian monuments.
Uxmal is located 50 miles south of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan. Access is provided via Highway 261, and the typical drive time is approximately 1 hour.
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| MEXICO, YUCATAN PENINSULA - VILLA ARQUEOLOGICA TEOTIHUACAN
Teotihuacán. A name with exotic resonance that is full of promises. The villa stands at the end of the Calzada de los Muertos (Avenue of the Dead), an ancient road at the center of Teotihuacán's archaeological site, one of the most important and beautiful in the world. Along the same Calzada stands the magnificent Pirámide del Sol (Pyramid of the Sun), arguably Mexico's most recognized landmark. Teotihuacán is located 26 miles northeast of Mexico City along the Ecatepec-Teotihuacán highway, an excellent toll road built specifically to provide direct access to Teotihuacán from the city. The typical drive time is approximately one hour.
Located directly within the archaeological zone, Villa Teotihuacán is a beautiful hotel with hacienda style décor where guests can enjoy the lush manicured gardens that surround the villa, or explore the adjacent archeological ruins and museum. Located within the villa grounds themselves are the remains of an ancient Aztec structure, to which hotel guests have privileged access.
Villa Teotihuacán rests peacefully against the exceptional backdrop of the immense Pyramid of the Moon. The rich greens of the abundant vegetation found throughout the property strike a harmonious contrast with the colors of the nearby ruins. The sizable remains of the authentic Aztec structure within the hotel's property periphery add a unique highlight that blurs the boundaries between the archaeological site and the villa. Influenced by an Aztec heritage, detailed mosaic tiles adorn the public spaces, while a series of fountains provide a joyful song in the background. The 42 guestrooms are built around a central courtyard that features a large, refreshing pool and patio restaurant. Elegant fireplaces compliment both the bar and the restaurant.
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| MEXICO, SAN PEDRITO SURF
Centrally located just 40 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, and 15 minutes from Todos Santos artist community. Start and end each day oceanfront. There is no better place to be than at San Pedrito Surf. Either spend your day enjoying this spectacular beach surfing, fishing, kayaking, whale watching (winter), snorkeling (summer), or spectacular bird watching the entire year around! We have many species of migratory as well as native birds in this area. Read a Surfbirds trip report from this area.
Come have morning coffee in our enclosed palapa, but when it’s dinner time, you can choose to cook dinner in your casita’s kitchen, grill on the outdoor bar-b-que or dine at one of several great local restaurants within a 5 minute drive. San Pedrito Surf is centrally located on the beach in El Pescadero. Todos Santos is just a short drive away. Enjoy the serenity of our surf side inn.
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| MEXICO, PLAYA MAYA RESORT
Playa Maya Resort is situated within the Celestun Biosphere Reserve on the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico. Flamingo National Park is close by as well, and the area is world renowned for its birding opportunities. Over 300 species have been observed near our resort. Read a Birding Trip Report from this area. Located directly on the beach, our condos provide a peaceful, serene base for birders visiting the Yucatan. We have one and two bedroom units available, sleeping 2-6 people, for US$100 or US$120 per night. All units have full kitchen, a/c in the bedrooms, and are wheel-chair accessible. Weekly and monthly rates are available.
An important aspect of Playa Maya is our commitment to running an ecologically sound operation. We are confident that all our guests share our respect for the environment, and will join us in our quest to protect and maintain the unique eco-systems of the Yucatan so further generations of naturalists may enjoy them.
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| RANCHO LOS BANOS, NORTHERN SONORA (MEXICO)
Rancho Los Baños is a 30,000 acre privately owned nature preserve and working cattle ranch located at the foot of the Sierra Madre, just 60 miles south of the Arizona-Sonora border. The ranch is isolated and secluded, thus having habitats that are pristine and unspoiled, as well as flora and fauna that have been protected for decades. Once here, you will not see a sign of civilization for miles. This land is a wilderness area that, were it located in the United States, would possibly be considered a national park, with comparisons to Zion and Big Bend National Parks having been made by past guests.
Los Baños is located in the middle of an important north-south migratory birding corridor that provides the ranch with a magnificent assortment of bird life throughout the year. The ranch's vegetation makes for an ideal birding hot spot. From riverbed, riparian habitats, full of sycamore, walnut, cottonwood and mesquite trees, to boxed canyons, with temperatures and ecosystems more fitting to temperate climates rather than desert habitats, to open desert terrain full of ocotillo, organ pipe cactus, desert palm trees and mesquite, to mid-elevation hills full of lush grass and bush trees, to high elevation mountains full of oak and ponderosa pine, Los Baños offers the avid birder a great opportunity to see myriad numbers of diverse species, some of which are rarely, if ever, seen in Arizona.
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Combined with the majestic El Cajon Canyon, El Pinito foothills and El Alamo/El Palmarito river bed system, Lake Angostura and the spectacular Bavispe River, this region of northern Sonora is poised to become a true birding mecca. Rancho Los Baños is ideally situated less than one mile to both the lake and river, with expeditions available to explore either, or both.
With so many diverse habitats, encompassing lake, river, mountain, canyon and riparian ecosystems, avid birders are sure to enjoy their stay. Combined with great accommodations and service, Mexican hospitality that is second to none, close proximity to the United States, staying in pristine and isolated land, and a natural scenery that is spectacular to see, Rancho Los Baños, through our tourism branch, Tierra Chamahua EcoAdventures, is sure to make your stay a very enjoyable one.
Roundtrip transportation is provided by Tierra Chamahua EcoAdventures from Tucson, Bisbee or Douglas. Optional birding guides are available through the ranch. Be sure to check out our additional adventures and activities.
Contact an Adventure Consultant by phone or email for more information or questions. Also, from 10/1/08 through 4/1/09, we are offering a 25% discount on your total lodging price/night/person. (Excludes Fernando Cabin and Tents, transportation and additional adventures not included in the daily rate). Simply call or email us saying you saw this ad on Surfbirds for the discount to apply. Call for group rates and be sure to visit our website. We look forward to having you as our guest. Bienvenidos!
Website: www.tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com
Telephone: 520.955.2577 or 520.955.1079
Email: contact@tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com consultant@tierrachamahuaecoadventures.com
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