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Old 07-10-2008, 06:39 AM   #1031 (permalink)
Tully Mars
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Originally Posted by BadNick
How about Xel-Ha?

Fortunately when I was there many years ago there were only a few other people at the inland lagoon so we had a great time snorkling there.

How's the development now adays at Akumal? When I was there in the late 1970's there was nothing on the beach except a thatched roof open air bar and all else I recall was one large "house" on the bay at the northern end where it meets the ocean...I think they said it used to belong to British Royalty and at that time it was a "bed & breakfast" sort of place with a few rooms to rent...very nice place to stay.

PS: development sucks
No, but you're pretty damn close. And this place too has been "found" by way too many tourist for me, though not nearly as well know as Xel-Ha or Xcaret. Those are more theme park then where I am. I'm more sleepy little beach town.
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