Xcalak means 'the twins' in Yucatec Maya. The area of Xcalak was a landing point because of the two openings in the reef. They traded in fabrics, jade, obsidian, salt, and shells. The discovered sites are as follows:ĭuring the Mayan high times there was a flourishing maritime trade along the Yucatan coast. Most of the sites were found by rubber farmers scouting the forest in search of rubber trees. The Río Bec and Chennes sites are some of the most recent found in Mexico. Other cultures influenced the building styles in that period (an example of this is Tulum). The Mayan culture weakened during the period of 900 AD to 1200 AD. In the area around the Costa Maya the building styles called Rio Bec and Chennes are found. The agricultural skills evolved between 200 BC and 900 AD to the extent that workers could be made available to build the beautiful cities as we know them today. The Costa Maya falls under the western lowlands. The Maya were predominant in three areas: the northern area which is the Yucatán Peninsula, the central area which is the Petén area and the western area which are the lowlands bordering to Belize. The first Maya like culture appeared around 200 BC in the south of Mexico ( Chiapas). The Maya are not the first culture to appear in Mexico they were preceded by the Olmecs near the Gulf coast. Around 3500 BC the agricultural skill had developed as such that they formed permanent villages in the center of Mexico. The agriculture was of the slash and burn type. History Pre-Colonial Īround 6500 BC the Native Americans started agricultural activities. Holland America's Westerdam was the first cruise ship to return to the port since Hurricane Dean on October 31, 2008. This included the dock designed for cruise ships. The port sustained heavy damage due to Hurricane Dean in August 2007. These sites are substantially less excavated than the better-known pyramids of Tulum and Coba to the north Chichen Itza and Uxmal in Yucatan. It is generally open only to cruise ship passengers.Ĭosta Maya is the closest port of access to many of the lesser-known Mayan ruins in the Yucatan including Chacchoben and Kohunlich. There are several jewellery stores and many small shops selling ubiquitous souvenir items. The center has a central plaza with saltwater pools and 'swim-up' style bars. When ships are in port, the village is busy with cruise passengers.Ĭosta Maya's port has a new and modern tourist shopping mall. A new development called New Mahahual is being created directly inland from the port. Mahahual has soft sand beaches, grass thatched palapas, and a coral reef a short distance off-shore called Banco Chinchorro, as well as several bars, restaurants, and shops. Cruise ships can easily be seen from the village. Xcalak is approximately 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of the Costa Maya cruise port, and the fishing village of Mahahual is only about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) away. The resort of Costa Maya Port viewed from a cruise ship docked at the pier. The beach at Costa Maya Port, looking toward the cruise ship pier. The beach extends from Xcalak in the south to the southern border of Sian Ka'an in the north, a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi). Costa Maya is also the name of a subdivision near the village of Mahahual. The area was generally undeveloped but has been growing rapidly since construction of a large pier to accommodate cruise ships. This municipality is close to Chetumal (capital of the state) on the border with Belize. Blanco in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the only state bounded by the Caribbean Sea to its east. Costa Maya is a small tourist region in the municipality of Othón P.
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