Residents and visitors to Xcalacoco Beach in Playa del Carmen were treated to a unique and beautiful event this week: eighty-four turtle hatchlings were released in to the sea. They are the first ones to hatch along the Riviera Maya this season, and they were released by environmental officials while a crowd of tourists watched and took photos.
According to riviera-maya-news.com, the nest of turtles was first reported by Jorge Guillermo Fuentes ManrÃquez, manager of Petit Lafitte Hotel. He said the region’s high temperatures were the reason for the involvement of the official, explaining that “if the temperature of the nest is greater than 30 degrees, a majority of the hatchlings will be female. If the temperature is below that, there will be mostly males.â€
For those unfamiliar with Xcalacoco Beach, it’s located about a 15-minute drive from downtown Playa. It’s a beach full of soft white sand and calm turquoise waters, due to the presence of the reef and the rocks. Aside from the aforementioned turtles there are also tiny fish and crabs that live on the beach, where they are surrounded by palm trees and jungle.
The area also has upscale resorts and hotels, and professional golf courses like Mayakoba, which host the OHL classic in the Fall. There are also two great property developments at Xcalacoco that I’d like to mention in particular, the descriptions can be found below.
El Cielo
El Cielo is Spanish for Heaven, and it suits this particular development to a tee. It’s one of the fastest growing suburbs of Playa del Carmen, and is located in the heart of Zona Diamante, where Xcalacoco is found. It’s a beautiful residential area with many 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos and patio homes. For those who prefer to design and build their own homes there are large lots available to be purchased. Note that this particular neighborhood does not have many supermarkets and malls close by, but this lack of convenience is balanced by the private feel of the area which is far from the bustle found in other parts of Playa.
The Fives
The Fives is a condo-hotel designed to operate as a 5-star resort that guarantees a return on your investment. Residents who live here are freed of the necessity to use an outside property management company thanks to the internal maintenance and administration program. As an owner you’ll have access to four restaurants offering a distinct selection of food in each one, along room service and even grocery delivery. For those who like being active there is a tennis court, spa and fitness center, along with the beach club which faces out towards Xcalacoco.
If you’d like more information about Xcalacoco Beach and Zona Diamante or are interested in purchasing property here, we invite you to visit our main website where you can search further. Please get in touch with one of our agents who will gladly assist you in any questions you might have.
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