Gran Bahia Principe Resort - Background:
Gran Bahia Principe Resort is a complex of three sister resorts -- Gran Bahía Príncipe Akumal, Gran Bahía Príncipe Tulum and Gran Bahía-- on the Riviera Maya, south of Cancun.
Location is near Akumal, a tourist area an hour and ten minutes south of Cancun, close to a lovely Yal-Ku Lagoon (good for snorkeling), and well-located for visits to Xcaret and Xel-Ha theme parks and the Tulum and Coba ruins. (Read more about Mayan Riviera highlights.)
All three Bahía Príncipe resorts have access to an entertainment center called "Hacienda Doña Isabel", with shops, services, and night-time entertainment.
Bahia Principe Resorts - Features for Families:
- two swimming pools, each with kids' section
- daily sports and activities schedule might include water polo, merengue or salsa dance lessons, Mexican cooking classes
- mini-golf, tennis, horse ranch, kids playground, bikes (for on-property use)
- Kayaking, wind surfing, catamarans, free scuba demonstration in the swimming-pool, scuba (not included)
- snorkeling, right from the beach
- golf on two courses in the area (additional charge)
- nightly entertainment and party nights
- 24-hour snack bar
- kids club for ages 4 to 12, split into three age groups
- kids 2 to 12 pay approx. half-price. Rates can drop below $100 during off-season. (Check web site for updates.)
- Akumal is near Yal-ku, a lovely snorkeling lagoon (with an entrance fee.)
- Akumal is well situated for Xcaret theme park and other Riviera Maya attractions
Keep in mind about Bahia Principe Akumal:
Find out more:
- visit the Bahia Principe web site
- check Loco Gringo, a good source of info about the Mayan Riviera
- read visitor's comments at Trip Advisor
- Check prices
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. See also Resort Reviews.
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