Caribbean Beach Front Paradise

We spent 6 days on this lovely property with 3 families over the Christmas holidays. It was a 2.45hr drive from the airport without traffic, with some potholes, but it was worth it. We travelled with young children (6yr olds, 8mth old & 10yr old) and this property was perfect for us.

The water is very shallow so we were fine letting the kids play in the water on their own. I know in some of the reviews the wind seemed to be an issue, but we enjoyed it. It was very pleasant since it made the temperature/humidity bearable. Make sure to bring water shoes as there are fun places to explore like the reefs. We had access to the paddle board & kayak which we loved.

We did a couple morning runs into Palenque and the people were very friendly.

Carlos was very hospitable. Good communication throughout. Helped us with groceries, directions, tours, etc. He even set us up with a cook and housekeeper. This was the highlight since we didn't have to worry about meals and cleaning for so many people. The food was delicious. Malaquias the grounds keeper is amazing as well. He did all the BBQing, maintenance and even got us some coconuts.

Make sure to buy all your groceries and alcohol before getting to the villa as the nearby stories have very limited options.

Another highlight was the walking tour Carlos set us up on. We all loved the secluded beach/forest area about 25min drive away near Playa Chiquita that we hiked through. We walked through the village where the yearly Tribal Gathering occurs which was interesting to see. The beaches were so beautiful and the views are stunning. As a side note, you will see a lot of trash washed up along some of the shoreline which breaks your heart.

Near the villa we were able to walk along the water to explore the area. There are other options for tours like horseback riding, San Blas island etc.

Thank you Carlos for such a wonderful and memorable getaway. Each one of us had a fantastic time. We highly recommend staying here.