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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Edzna - Yucatan Peninsula's Archaeological Site South-East of Campeche

Located in the western part of Yucatan Peninsula; Edzna also referred to as the House of the Grimaces contains hieroglyphics, main building with five floors, ballcourt and large and small acropolises. Acropolis means city on the cliff or outer edge. In the earlier times, naturally as a means of defence, the Mayan settlers chose highly elevated locations to build their cities. These citadels became centers of larger cities, which expanded on the surrounding grounds. A perfect example of this is modern Rome.

The term acropolis is also used to describe the central complex of overlapping structures, such as plazas and pyramids, in many Mayan cities, including Edzna.

The Edificio de Cinco Pisos translated as The Building of Five Floors can be found on top of the colossal Gran Acropolis. To reach the building, you will need to step-up, sixty-five stairs. You may notice that some of these stairs are engraved with hieroglyphics carbon dating back to 700 A.C. Carbon or radioactive dating is used by scientists to determine the age of archaeological artefacts. It has several testing uses in materials such as bone, wood, cloth, plant fibres, and material deposits.

As you reach the top of the Larger Acropolis you will see columns crowned by a five-room temple. During the time of zenith, defined as direction pointing directly above a particular location, one can observe astonishing network of irrigation canals criss-crossing the valley close to the Rio Champoton located approximately 20 kilometres to the west of the Acropolis. This system consists of twenty-seven water reservoirs, twenty-nine canals and over seventy man-made water cisterns. It is a mystery how these water cisterns were built, since it was discovered that neither metal tools nor the power of the wheel was used in their creation. On the eastern side of the Building of Five Floors you can go up farther 15 steps to reach Nohoch-Na (literally The Large House). It resembles a stadium with four large rooms standing on the lower base (or main room) structure. The Acropolis provides for a magnificent acoustic phenomenon. If you shout, the sound waves will turn into a near roar and resound throughout the Mayan city. In Edzna, 19 stelae were found around 670 A.D. and are proudly being displayed. On the south side of Mayan Acropolis, a Ballcourt can be found with its western stone ring intact. The Ballcourt is a field were sporting events would take place, two teams would meet and play with a ball using their hips only. The goal was to throw the ball through the stone ring located about 8 meters above ground. As you can imagine this was quite a task and surprisingly the person scoring the goal would be sacrificed to the gods (this means the goal scorer of THE WINNING TEAM). It was presumably a great honour for the person being sacrificed.

Getting there: One bus makes three daily round-trips from the market in Campeche to Alfredo Bonfil (1.5 hour ride), leaving you at the Edzna access road. Watch out not to get stranded, be sure to ask the driver about the time for the last ride back to Campeche. Make sure to carry plenty of water and insect repellent while inside Edzna's jungle surroundings. (Site open daily 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. with free Admission on Sundays)

Grutas de Xtacumbilxunaan:
These network of underground caves is translated as The Caves of the Sleeping Beauty; can be found approximately 27 kilometres from Yucatan-Campeche border. You can get a tour into the abyss by using a stone stairway to reach several deep cenotes filled with material deposits called ceiba. The illuminated areas inside of the caves point to several rock formations which look like a flying eagle, a puppy with huge sad eyes and a hanging mop. If you like me love rock climbing, a two-day tour is organized with local guides who can take you 150 metres underground to experience seven interconnected cenotes. You must bring your own climbing equipment to transverse and climb these underground sink-holes. Getting to Grutas de Xtacumbilxunaan is easy, they are right on the carretera federal 261, about 30 kilometres north of Hopelchen and 8 km south of Bolonchen. You can drive or take a second-class bus which drops you right at the access road. (Open daily 8-5)

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My name is Tom Witek. I have completed Bachelor of International Business and Master of Arts degrees from Carleton University. I participated in various university exchanges which enabled me to travel and admire many places in the world. I, especially, have a high regard for the history of Mexico. I have visited many cities and beaches in Mexico. I currently work in real estate, selling residential and condominium properties in Ottawa and Mexico. I currently live in Ottawa, Canada.

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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Campeche Mexico: Yucatan Peninsula Coastal City

From Celestun head towards carretera federal Rte. 281 in the Easterly direction and follow closely all of the signs to reach Campeche. You will be driving through the following cities/towns to get to Campeche: Becal, Calkini, Tenabo. From Tenabo you will have to turn sharply towards south-west to arrive shortly at the ‘gates’ of the great city of Campeche.

Campeche in Mayan language is called Äh Kin Pech – or
“The Place of the Serpents and Ticks”.
Before-mentioned Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba by 1540, started to expand Campeche into a major trading port, building bulwarks, fortified churches, city gates and strongholds. As Campeche grew, it attracted buccaneers and pirates. The city is vibrant with its lights, its pastel facades, its hanging lanterns and beautiful cobblestone streets all built with colonial architectural undertones. Campeche use to be just another stopover on the way to Villahermosa (444km southeast of Campeche), but no more, today it’s a true tourist destination because of the city-sponsored entertainments, beaches, nearby haciendas along Ruta Chenes and Ruta Rio Bec, and the biosphere reserves of Calakmul.

Major routes: Circuito Baluastes, circumscribes the old city. All major roads come together on the Circuito Baluastes, in the city centre. Avenida Gobernadores comes in from Merida Highway northeast of the city, crosses the peripheral highway, and passes the airport, train station, and bus terminals on its way to the Circuito. In order to arrive at the park, catch catch the “Gobernadores” bus across the street from the terminal station.
You can get a taxi from your hotel to the park since the taxis are quite cheap. The city centre’s east-west streets have odd numbers that increase to the south. Calle 8 runs north-south between the principal and the western city wall. Parallel to Calle 8 to the east lies Calles 10 and 16. The principal lies near the sea, bordered by Calles 8, 10, 55 and 57. To the west, outside the city wall, Av. 16 de Septiembre and Ave. Ruiz Cortinez also run parallel to Calle 8. North of the centro, Calle 8 becomes Malecon Miguel Aleman, running past the Iglesia de San Francisco, uphill to Fuerte de San Jose El Alto. Avenida Resurgimiento, the coastal boardwalk south of the city, runs past the youth hostel and the Fuerte San Miguel on its way to san Lorenzo and Seybaplaya. The Buses do not enter the historic and colonial centers. The best time to enjoy Campeche is during the night when the city is light up by city lights.

The Sites to Visit During Your Stay:

  • Fuerte de San Miguel:
  • This fort houses exhibits which clearly describe nearby ruins and displays Mayan jewelry, pottery, vessels from Edzba and a jade mask from Calakmul. If you like weaponry, the top level of the fort, proudly displays 19 cannons which gloom over the sea and Campeche to the north of central watchtower. To visit the fort, you can take the “Lerma” bus from the eastern end of the Circuito Baluartes. Ask the bus driver to drop you off at the Castillo parade and then walk up the steep hill on the left until you reach the fork on the road. Take the left turn leading up to the fort.

  • Fuerte de San Jose El Alto:
  • This fort was built in 1762, San Jose was well-designed for defense during its time. The great defensive tactic was in its design; the path leading to the portcullis winds deliberately so that battering rams could not be used on the gate. The fort’s moat was crowded by pikes hidden beneath the murky waters. Currently, the ships and armaments have moved inside the fort for an impressive exhibit. The view from San Jose spreads over kilometers of green shoreline giving way to the urban waterfront development. The “Bellavista” and “San Jose El Alto” bus from the market will drop you halfway up the hill: a five-minute walk will get you to the fort at the top. (Open Tu-Su 8-8, Sunday free admission.)

  • Museo de las Estelas Maya:
  • Inside de Baluarte de la Soledad, off Calle 8 near Calle 57 behind el parque principal, the museo houses a small collection of well-preserved Mayan stelae and reliefs taken from sites in the Campeche province. Visitors may climb the walls of the fort, which is surrounded by a park. A showroom across from the museum occasionally features free exhibitions. (museum open M 8-2, tu-sa 8-8 Su 8-6)

  • Jardin Botanico Xmuch’Haltun:
  • Enclosed by the walls of the fuerte Santiago at the northwest corner of the city on Calles 8 and 51, the garden is a great place to stop and rest. Over 250 species of plant thrive in a tiny open-air courtyard shaded by trees and marked by benches, fountains, and frogs. Open M-F 9-4 Sa 9-1 and Sun 9-1

  • La Purisima Concepcion:
  • This glorious cathedral served as a second refuge gathering place for the Maya and Spanish communities. Right below it you can see El Parque Principal. The construction of the cathedral was ordered by Francisco de Montejo in 1540. However, the cathedral has not been fully constructed until 1705. The cathedral’s main attraction is its façade. Inside, you will find the Santo Entierro (Holy Burial), a sculpture of Christ in a carved mahogany sarcophagus replete with gold ornaments inside a glass case with silver trim. (open daily 7-noon FREE)

  • Iglesia de San Francisco:
  • This church can be encountered a rather farther distance from the city center. It was built in 1546 and is the first official place where the first Mesoamerican mass was held. This church was also a baptismal site of Hernando Cortes’s grandson. The three bells toll for humbleness, obedience, and chastity. Inside, yellow Corinthian arches project toward an ornate altar. (Open daily 8-12)

    Right now, you can own a condo in Mayan Riviera, use it as home-base and explore parts of Yucatan Peninsula such as Campeche. The best thing is that this condominium property can be rented out as a vacation spot and generate income to off-set your mortgage payments.
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    Other sights: Sand and Beaches. The closest stretch of sand is at Playa Payucan – great for snorkeling. Fauna, flora and ecotourism escapades are well programmed in Calakmul, which is the largest biosphere reserve in Mexico covering 1.7 million acres. This reserve in Campeche was a former Maya ceremonial powerhouse containing over 6000 ruins. From Campeche go south on 261 towards Escarcega-Chetumal until you reach Rte. 186 Go 95 km on Rte. 186, the town of Conhuas. The entrance is on the right, through a 60 kilometer one-lane road.


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    Monday, September 15, 2008

    Own a condo in Mayan Riviera

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    Right now, you can own a condo in Mayan Riviera, use it as home-base and explore parts of Yucatan Peninsula such as Celestun. The best thing is this condominium can be rented out as a vacation spot and generate income to off-set your mortgage payments.

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    Friday, September 12, 2008

    Celestun: Rio Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Own a condo in Mayan Riviera

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    Celestun is one of many beautiful places which I have visited in the Yucatan Peninsula. It offers an excellent variety of seafood and seafood restaurants located right by the sandy waters of the Mexican Gulf. The great thing about this place is the tranquility and stillness which awaits you after long hours of travel. The ocean floor in Celestun is quite shallow which is great for those afraid of deep Caribbean waters. The main attraction that should not be missed when visiting Yucatan peninsula (between Merida and Campeche) is Rio Celestun Biosphere Reserve, which is a spectacular forest housing over 200 species of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, the occasional stork, and hot pink flamingos. Many Mexican and international tourists as well as biologists take refuge in the Reserve during the months of July and August. When travelling during those months make sure to book your inexpensive hotel well in advance of your trip.

    Celestun’s estuary is quite popular with kids and tourists who want to see pink flamingos which are plenty in this region. There are two main trips available. The first heads north to Isla de Pajaros, an avian playground. The second tour heads south through petrified forests and a river tunnel of intertwined tree branches and vines before winding through the abandoned fishing village of Real de Salinas. The tours are quite inexpensive and can be negotiated with local lancheros which can be found at the bridge before the entrance to the town. You can hook up with few people whishing to do the same tour and negotiate a price. The best solution is to combine the two tours; some fisherman will gladly provide you with their lanchero services for around 550 pesos. If you are in Celestun during the weekend, be sure not to miss many performances near the zocalo, taking place usually Saturday night.

    City Map: The main street, Calle 11, in Celestun, touches the western shores of Yucatan, and connects with the main carretera federal Rte. 281 which leads to or from Merida (approximately 150 km). Odd numbers increase to the south, while even numbers decrease moving away from the ocean. The zocalo, where the events take place, is bounded by Calle 11, 13, 10 and 8. There is a bus service, Autobuses de Occidente, which provides travel service to Merida; it can be found by the intersection of Calles 8 and 11 right by the zocalo. Schedule may have changed: (2hr trip to Merida, 12 per day betwen 5 am – 8:30 pm.) As I had the rented car, I have never used this service.

    Accommodation: One of the most inexpensive waterfront hotels I found in Yucatan Peninsula. Most hotels are found on Calle 12. I stayed in Hotel San Julio which faces a sand patio and it is almost right on the beach. There are three hotels, in addition to San Julio, worth to book your nights in: Hotel Maria del Carmen, Hotel Gutierrez, and el Pelicano.

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    Saturday, September 6, 2008

    Dzibilchaltun – “A Place Where There is Writing on Stones”: Yucatan Peninsula Real Estate Investments

    Last week, I have shared my journey itinerary leading from Mayan Riviera to the city of Merida, followed by a description of places visited within the city limits.

    This week, I would like to share my experience on one of the side-trips which I have made while staying in Merida.

    This was a my trip to Dzibilchaltun. Dzibilchaltun is located approximately 20 kilometres north of the city of Merida. This is a humongous place which spreads over 60 square kilometres in a pure jungle setting. According to historians, Dzibilchaltun was a part of administrative and ceremonial network which thrived from approx 300 B.C. until the beginning of “La Conquista”. The excavated portion of the whole area incorporates a 300-meter ecological path which is a home to over hundred different species of birds, reptiles and plants. The plants have been scrutinised and meticulously labelled by famous botanists.

    Another part of Dzibilchaltun incorporates “El Museo del Pueblo Maya” or the Museum of Mayan Society. The museum can be found by heading left right after passing the gates of the main entrance area. This site proudly displays carved columns from Dzibilchaltun and Mayan ceramics. The road leading to this section shows all-star gallery of Maya stelae with original sculptures from Chichen Itza and Uxamal. (Both sites will be discussed in the following weeks). As you enter the museum, you will be bombarded with several colourful and informative displays. In the main room of the museum, we expanded our knowledge about the Maya calendar and Pantheon. In this section we found a through explanation of the origins of the Maya calendar and the impact it had on the Mayan history. The second room in the museum is dedicated to show historical events surrounding the Spanish arrival and the bloody conquest which followed. The pictures presented here are very drastic in nature, not for the faint of heart, so-to-speak. Another interesting feature in this museum is a glass floor that reveals an under-the-sea display.

    In the central axis of Dzibilchaltun, there is a path you can follow in two directions; called Sacbe No.1 which leads to a well preserved Temple of the Seven Dolls. The dolls found here are made of clay and are quite proportionate and bare a close resemblance to the real human form. One of the grand Mayan constructions, within the temple, shows a huge shadow mask of the rain god Chac. This event only occurs in two instances, at the time of the spring and autumn equinox and only when the sun’s rays pierce the temple.

    If you follow the path Sacbe No.1 in the other direction it will lead you to quadrangle, which in my view wass a grotesque abuse of Mayan people from the Spaniards; here, the Maya temple was converted into a Franciscan chapel of that era. To the east of this monstrosity we find the Xlacah cenote, characteristic for its oval shape, enveloped by a freshwater lagoon. It is quite interesting to know that this particular cenote served as a sacrificial place as well as source of water for the local Mayan people. Contracted divers have descended this forty-four meters deep cenote and have discovered many ceremonial artefacts and human bones. I took a dip in the waters of Xlacah and swam among the water lilies, erect daisies, and various species of fish. This was a truly wonderful experience, and I did not worry about the human bones underneath my feet. Exiting the cenote, a path to the south leads past a handful of smaller structures to the site’s exit.

    How to get to Dzibilchaltun from Merida:

    If you have a car is quite easy (this is what I have done, drove right to the site)
    However, you can get to Dzibilchaltun directly from Merida by a means of Conkal-bound combis which leave the Parque de San Juan in Merida right after they fill up, and this really depends on the tourist season. Usually, within 30 minutes people were getting a ride, very cheap too, 10 pesos one way. The combis don’t go right to the site; they will drop you off at the access road to the ruins away from the entrance. On the way back, autoprogreso buses and Merida-bound combis can be found right on Rte. 261 which is 5 km from the site. These buses pass quite frequently in the direction of Merida. (Site opens daily between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum is open between Tuesday-Sunday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. AND Open at 5:30 a. m. during the equinox. Admission 50 pesos, parking 7 pesos)

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    Monday, August 18, 2008

    Investment Opportunities - The travels to Merida

    Last week, I described in brief, the history of Yucatán Peninsula starting from its discovery by Hernández de Córdoba, describing the Mayan artisan influence in this region and emphasizing the importance of Mayan people for the Mexican tourism industry. As well, I have described Yucatán’s geological phenomena such as lack of above-ground rivers, abundance of limestone deposits and the wonders of cenotes or deep holes filled with underground waters.

    This week, I would like to talk about my experiences in the city of Merida. I have rented a car and started my journey from Riviera Princess located in the Mayan Riviera, driving towards the city of Cancun on the main highway referred to by the locals as “la federal”. From Riviera Princes to the city of Cancun I drove for about 120 kilometers, contemplating the views, gathering a feel for the road and the Mayan population. The highway is well-maintained, although it contains a lot of “los topes” or bumps in the road, which serves as a government strategy to reduce speed in more populated areas. Sometimes, these annoying topes are so badly marked (yellow paint used) that I almost found myself flying through the air in my rental car.

    The city of Cancun is located to the east of “la federal”, so I turned towards the west onto another highway (la federal 180) which links Cancun to the great city of Merida.
    To reach Merida, (located approximately 320 km from Cancun) I drove through the cities of Xcan, Chemax, Valladolid, Dzitas, Tunkas, Izamal, to finally reach the Centertown of Merida. Merida has a fascinating history; this city was built primary on top of the ruins of the city T’ho (old Mayan city). The magnificent Catholic cathedral has been constructed using stones transported from actual Mayan pyramids. The Mayans cherish Merida as a special place in their culture, believing that this was the centre of the universe, a point were all lines intersected. Currently, modernized Merida serves as cultural and commercial meeting place were a wide variety of goods is freely exchanged. Merida has many parks which become populated by people of various cultures, loud music at night, dance and rejoicing. Merida brings foreign tourists who roam around in search of colonial treasures.

    The main city centre known as "zocalo", fills one city block, and is bordered by Calle 61 (calle means street in Spanish) to the north, Calle 62 to the west, Calle 63 to the south, and Calle 60 to the east. The best way to rediscover the city is to use a local city map and roam around, one can never get lost, because the streets are numbered the following way; even-numbered streets run north-south, with numbers increasing to the west and odd-numbered streets run east-west, increasing to the south. During my stay in Merida, I saw the following sites: Zocalo, The municipal palace, The cathedral of Saint Idelfonso, The casa de Montejo, The regional museum of anthropology and history, The museum of popular arts, and el parque Hidalgo (free marimba concerts).

    Cathedral de Saint Idelfonso: This old cathedral has over 400 years (built in 1598), making it the oldest cathedral on the American continent. Like most colonial structures in the Yucatan Peninsula, the cathedral was built using stones stolen from the Maya temples of T’ho. The main feature of the cathedral is the impressive 20 meters wooden representation of crucified Christ, which is one of the largest crucifixes in the world.

    Palacio del Gobierno: Built from 1883 to 1892, the palace was built using two architectural styles known as Tuscan (main floor) and Dorian (upper floor).
    The Palace contains gigantic murals which tell the story of Spanish domination over Mayan culture and the history of the Yucatan peninsula. The painting encountered above a stairway shows the Maya belief that their ancestors were made from maize. I participated in Jarana performances known as the “Yucatecan colonial dance” on Monday evening between 9 P.M. to 10 P.M. Merida is surrounded by many historic palaces and on Sunday, which is the busiest time of the week, I was treated to an open air folklore show at the zocalo near the front of the Palacio Municipal.

    The Casa de Montejo: This structure displays a 16th century portico which was built in 1549. This was a former residence of the city founder, Francisco de Montejo. The carved façade, according to the Toltec tradition, demonstrates warriors standing on their conquests’ heads.

    There is a wide variety of inexpensive hotels that can be stayed at:

    Hotel Trinidad Galeria (I stayed in this one), is a colonial mansion filled with works of art, some very questionable, yet still interesting. The cost of the stay was something like 20$ per night. The other hotels which seem to be habitable are: Casa Bowen, Hotel Montejo and Hotel las Monjas.

    In order to be able to admire all these cities in Yucatan Peninsula a lot of time is needed. This situation can be easily reconciled by investing in a condominium property, so that you may have an anchor in one part of the peninsula and roam around to the other areas such as Merida. One possible solution to this dilemma is owning a condo hotel mexico, that is a good investment which practically pays for itself. You can rent out the condominium for profit while you are away, and live in it yourself while you explore various parts of Yucatan Peninsula, including Merida.
    Next week, I will explore my voyage to the Chichen Itza, one of the most important archeological sites in Mexico, and in Yucatan Peninsula.

    Saturday, August 9, 2008

    Yucatán Peninsula

    When famous Hernández de Córdoba dropped his anchor at the shores of this part of the world in 1517, he encountered Mayan population of this region. All communication broke down quickly between the two peoples largely due to the language barrier. Hernández de Córdoba mistakenly called this region “Yucatán” thinking that this is the actual name given to the peninsula by the Mayans. Today, Mayan is still the first language of peninsula’s inhabitants who have learned Spanish as a second language.

    Indigenous religious practices continue to persist within the region intertwined with some form of Catholic rituals. The Mayans dedicate themselves to corn production, fishing, hunting, farming and hammock-weaving, but most recently, and in great numbers, Mayans have joined the ranks of the tourism industry/development. The Mayans support the tourism industry in Cancun, Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel among other destinations in Yucatán peninsula, Mexico by working in restaurants, hotels, and providing services of multilingual guides at archaeological sites.

    The foreign and Mexican developers continue to expand through the construction of hotels, condominiums, commercial and residential investment properties along the Yucatán coast in efforts of transforming the “wild tropical forest region” into a luxury destination.
    “The peninsula’s interstate borders form a “Y”, Quintana Roo sees the Caribbean sun rise on the eastern coast, and Campeche faces the Gulf Coast to the west. Flat limestone scrubland and tropical forest dotted with cenotes (freshwater underground rivers enclosed by naturally forming underground caves) dominates the landscape. Because of the highly porous limestone subsoil, above-ground rivers do not exist in the Yucatán. Poor soil and the lack of water make farming difficult, so maize remains the staple crop. The prominence of the rain god Chac at most Maya ruins testifies to the eternal importance of the seasonal rains, which fall from May to late summer. “The Yucatán” refers to the peninsula, not the state, whereas “Yucatán” without the article can refer to either entity. Yucatán state’s rich history draws thousands of visitors each year, who come to scramble up and down the incomparable Chichen Itza and other majestic May ruins, marvel at old colonial towns, explore the area’s many dark caves, and take a dip in the cenotes. Quintana Roo’s luscious jungle, crystalline coastline, and monumental Maya ruins were idylls beneath the Caribbean sun until the government transformed the area from tropical paradise to tourist factory. Cancun rapidly became the beachhead for what some wryly call “the second conquista” and the nearby beaches and ruins following in suit. Although its countryside is dotted with Maya ruins, its coastline is over 200 km long, and its colonial history predates Veracruz’s, Campeche pulls in fewer visitors than Yucatán to the north or Quintana Roo to the east, perhaps because it lacks a kind of swaggering grandeur-ruins and modest and relatively inaccessible, while the beaches are kept humble by wind and rock.”[1]

    In my next articles, I will talk about Campeche and its place in the Yucatán peninsula; followed by my personal conquest of the tourist roads leading from Merida through Chichen Itza, through Coba, through Cancun, through Tulum, through the Mayan Riviera, to the famous strip of Cancun. I will describe the trips and events which might be pursued on your own or through organized trips. Don’t forget to check my website at ocean view mexico for further details on this topic. There are many investment opportunities to own a piece of this paradise along the Caribbean Coast in Riviera Maya, Mexico as well as other destinations.
    [1] Excerpt from Lets Go Mexico (2000).

    Monday, August 4, 2008

    Investment Condominium Property in Riviera Maya, Mexico

    Hello my name is Tom Witek with Prudential Town Centre Realty. Let me introduce you to a great investment opportunity in Riviera Maya, Mexico. You can own a modernly-designed condominium in Mexico by choosing from 300 luxury condominiums which are located near Playa del Carmen. These condominiums offer ocean view from private balconies.

    This investment property is located right on the beach and has 654 feet of private ocean frontage. The area of “the diamond” is one of the most sought locations in Mayan Riviera. The investment property lies on the white sand beach which stretches out over two kilometers. The condominiums are masterfully designed with eight acres of landscaped common areas which consists of botanical Zen garden, Mayan sculptures, the “infinity pool”, beach club located by the beach, world-class SPA, fitness centre and children’ area. The private interiors offer fully-equipped kitchens with high-end appliances and options such as roof-top decks, private splash pools. Financing available with 30% down payment. Contact Tom Witek at twitek@prutcr.com for further details. More information about this investment opportunity in Mayan Riviera Mexico can be accessed at Investment Opportunity Riviera Maya, Mexico

    Investment opportunity in Riviera Maya, Mexico

    Hello my name is Tom Witek with Prudential Town Centre Realty. Let me introduce you to a great investment opportunity in Riviera Maya, Mexico. You can own a modernly-designed condominium in Mexico by choosing from 300 luxury condominiums which are located near Playa del Carmen.



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    The condominiums are masterfully designed with eight acres of landscaped common areas which consists of botanical Zen garden, Mayan sculptures, the “infinity pool”, beach club located by the beach, world-class SPA, fitness centre and children’ area. The private interiors offer fully-equipped kitchens with high-end appliances and options such as roof-top decks, private splash pools.



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