Costa Maya

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Costa Maya has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The peak tourist season runs from December to April, and it is also the warmest and driest period of the year. The rainy season starts in June and lasts until around October, with the wettest months being September and October.

Cruise ships dock at Costa Maya Cruise Port, which is also a popular entertainment center with plenty to see and do. The place is home to numerous eateries, bars, shops, and offers a wide range of programs for all age groups. It is around 1.8 miles to the north of Mahahual village.

There is no airport within reasonable distance to Costa Maya. The nearest airport, Chetumal International Airport (CTM), is around 90 miles from Mahahual, but car rental options are available there, and road conditions are also considered good.

The taxi stand is located just outside Costa Maya Cruise Port. Costa Maya Yellow Cab provides transportation not only to Mahahual but also to a number of famous landmarks in the region.

A popular way of reaching Mahahual from the cruise port and getting around in town is renting a golf cart. Red Shirts Golf Carts are only a few minutes' walk from the cruise port and provide four and six-seaters with a range of supplementary services.

There are a couple of pharmacies both at the cruise port and in Mahahual, usually open from around 7am until 9pm. A relatively well-supplied pharmacy is Farmacia Econofarma.