Jungle Adventure Lodging and Local Community Stay

 

B and B in the Jungle          

Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo

 

Casa Cacahuate
Bed and Breakfast,Jungle Spa and Community Center

Why not try something different and exciting?

Sandra and Dan have been hosts for their B and B for many years and
love meeting new people and making friends. They have now created a
paradise for those who want to appreciate natural beauty, birding,
creative activities, in a peaceful relaxing atmosphere.

They are well known for the fabulous breakfast they serve to their
guests and the inviting and homey atmosphere they create. Staying
with them is almost like coming home!

Sandra and Dan have built two lovely spacious rooms upstairs
on top of their home, overlooking the beautiful jungle with a palapa
covered terrace, outside living room, with a magnificent view over
looking the jungle. The property is on 2 and half acres of land
which assures guests of a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
The house was designed by a Spanish architect who has built
beautiful hotels in the area. The house is extremely unique and the
structure flows with the underground rivers. The trees, flowers
and plants create a beautiful, serene and cool surroundings. There
are hammocks around the property to relax and read a book and enjoy.

If you are tired of the ordinary vacation and want something
special and different that makes you feel like you are in Mexico and the
Mayan land, come stay with us. We cater to our guests and make sure
they have a wonderful time.
We can arrange special private birding excursions, jungle walks,
cenote trips and help guide you on where to go and what to do in
the area.

Ideal place for Yoga, meditation, exercising, biking, nature walks
and cross culture socializing with the Mayan women and children.

The beautiful sandy beaches of Puerto Morelos are easily accessible
and only 5 minutes away.

It is very close to the Mayan community, where you can mix and
mingle with the Mayans and feel like you are in Mexico and not a
tourist resort. The restaurants and town square are minutes away

Rental rate is $50 US per night for 2 people. $ 30 for a single

Amenities

The 2 rooms were especially designed for our guests. The rooms are
lovely, spacious with windows and plenty of light. We offer king-size
or twin beds with beautiful all cotton bedding, thick bath towels.
Beautifully tiled bathroom in each room and plenty of closet space
for your things.
Each room has satellite TV. The view from all the windows are
spectacular. There is a palapa terrace that can be used as an
outside living room with table and chairs, sofa and refrig. Great
for reading, writing, painting, meditating, birding, also with
hammocks to relax. Enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine on the
terrace in the evenings.
The 2 and half acres are shared with Sandra's non-profit
organization Lu'um K'aanab which offers many wonderful activities
during the week.
Sunday is Jungle Market Day and the Mayan women come dressed in
their beautiful native hand made Huipiles dresses with their hand
made crafts to sell. They also put on a spectacular show in mid-
afternoon doing theirÊ Mayan Jarana dance. Don't miss the Jungle
market it is a must to do here.

Sandra has also created The Jungle Spa, Wednesdays and Fridays,
which opened last winter and was an instant success.
People came from all over to experience the
sensational, wonderful, relaxing, affordable Spa treatments
There will be a special private Spa schedule and priced packages for
our guests so they can spend a few days or a week healing, relaxing
and enjoying a very special and unique vacation
The Spa prices are affordable so that everyone can afford to
come and bring their family and friends.
The Mayan massage has been passed down from generation to generation
and is the way Mayans heal their families. The spa treatments also
generate an income for the women and their families.

"Everyone raves about the massages and other treatments and tell us
it was the best they ever had and they will always remember their
unforgettable massage in the Jungle".

Kingsize or twin beds
Private bath in each room
Satellite TV
Outside living room with refrig
Delicious healthy breakfast
Jungle Spa with special prices for our guests
Jungle Palapa terrace
Refrig
Sunday Jungle Market
Private Spa treatments

JUNGLE SPA PRICE LIST

Relaxing full body massage $30 US (1 hr), $50 (1 hr and half)
Deluxe 4 handed full body massage $50 US (40 min)
Hot rock full body massage $45 US
Aloe Vero complete body wrap, for refreshing and youthful
rejuvenating skin and massage ($50 US)

Reflexology of arms hands legs and feet $35 US Facial and natural
ingredient mask and mini massage of head, neck, shoulders and back
$25 US
Deluxe manicure with hand and arm massage ($20 US)
Deluxe pedicure with foot and leg massage ($20 US)

Activities and Attractions

Sunday Jungle Market Day
Jungle Spa
Angel Workshops
Temazcal
Labyrinth
Mayan Language classes
Cooking classes
Bird watching
Nature walks
Snorkeling trips
Cenote trips
Beach close by
Mayan ruins close by

Enjoy a fresh cup of Mayan coffee made on an outdoor fire 

Beach transportation every morning. We have the perfect place for you

We can arrange snorkeling and diving trips with and expert private guide

 Communtiy kitchen has refrigerator, gas burners, dishes, pots and pans, and bottled water.

  Arrange to walk the labyrinth or participate in a sweat lodge.

 

Make arrangements for Don Candelario to take you bird watching

 

Volunteer participation in workshops or projects arranged and held at Lu'um Kaa nab

a non profit organization adjoining Maya Echo B and B.

 

In the winter: Lu’um  Kaa nab projects

Jungle Market Day on Sundays.  The local women gather to sell their hand made crafts.

They dress in their regional embroidered dress, bring their colorful hand made crafts and

delicious regional food.  Festive and fun for the whole family.

Don Candelario gives a tour of the jungle and Chiclero Camp (chewing gun)

 

Natural Spa Day in the Jungle on Wednesdays:

Spend a morning getting pampered in our Jungle Palapa with the Mayan women.

Natural ingredient masks, facials, mini massages, full massages, manicures, pedicures, braids.

Delicious fruit drinks and healthy Mayan food

Natural remedies

Very reasonably priced and affordable for everyone!

 

English classes 

Particpate in the English classes in exchange for some Mayan classes 

Transportation

Easy access to Taxis and local transport ( collectivos) to center of Puerto Morelos and beach

2 bikes for use 

Bus can be taken to and from  the airport to Pto Morelos every hour and then taxi can be taken from bus stop to Jungle Lodge

 Things to do and see in the area

 

It’s a short stroll into the Mayan colonia from the Jungle Lodge. About a 10 minute walk.

On the weekends in the town square there is always something going on, some celebration or dance.

 Fresh Veggie and fruit stands are on every street. Our favorite is Juanita’s, across from the primary school. Juanita has one of the best supplies of fruits and veggies on the Mayan Riviera.  She has some great stuff.

 Lots of fresh tortillas, fresh chicken stands and an excellent butcher. The women seem to flock to Pablo’s place. He has opened a new store and seems to be competing now with Juanita for fruit and veggies. What I have noticed is he has a great assortment of regional Mayan fruit,

Very different from US.

 There are several small grocery stores, internet cafes and a church next to town square. Great

to sit in the square and do some people watching..

Taco stands galore and some of them are delicious

Colletvios (Taxis buses are numerous and can be ridden into town square of Puerto Morelos

for 3 pesos. Or you can catch a cab.

 

Great to walk around the Mayan colonia and meet the people and enjoy seeing the life style of

the local’s. They love their children and the children seem to be everywhere.

Many of the people are the original locals of Puerto Morelos but have sold their properties and

moved to the colonia. Lots of very small family owned businesses on each street, most of them connected to their homes.

Great  to walk around and practice your Spanish and meet some of the local people. Everyone is

friendly.

 

It’s easy to catch a collectivo to Puerto Morelos town square and beach. They are everywhere and cost 3 pesos to get over to Pto Morelos. Coming back from Pto Morelos you can take the collective to the end of the line which is Villas Morelos and walk back to Jungle Lodge, about a 10 minute walk.

 

Puerto Morelos is short collectivo ride, $3 pesos from the colonia, where you can enjoy the beach,

snorkeling, diving and the tourist restaurants.   There our tourist shops and boutiques, a book store, super market, liquor store and church.

 Bottled water is easily available at many of the stores up and down the coast. The restaurants use bottled water as well, even for ice cubes. There is an ATM service in town as well. Getting here from airport.

 

Renting a car is a great way to see all the wonderful sights the Mayan Riviera has to offer. There are many great day trips to cenotes, ruins, beaches etc. If you do plan to rent a car, and if you have a credit card that provides international car insurance coverage, (most gold and platinum cards) use it for your car rental because having to take car insurance from the rental companies substantially increases the cost of the car. You can compare prices at Budget, Executive,National, Avis or Hertz to get the best rate.Just let me know if you will renting car from airport so I can give you directions to get to Maya Echo Jungle Lodge.

 

We can arrange airport pickup if you are not planning on renting a car at the airport. We have been using a private transport service for several years. We will need your flight info and arrival time. Look for Louis when you come out of the airport doors. He will be at the back and he will have a sign with your name. Our guests are so happy to see him and climb into his van.

Costs: 1 to 2 people $30 US, 3 people $35 US and 4 or more people $40 US