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Costa Maya

Mexico · Quintana Roo

Costa Maya is a small tourist region in the municipality of Othon P. Blanco in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the only state bounded by the Caribbean Sea to its east. This municipality is close to Chetumal on the border with Belize. The area was generally undeveloped but has been growing rapidly since construction of a large pier to accommodate cruise ships. Costa Maya is also the name of a subdivision near the village of Mahahual. The beach extends from Xcalak in the south to the southern border of Sian Ka'an in the north, a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi).

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Local time: UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
Region: Quintana Roo
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 18.71° N, 87.71° W

Near Costa Maya

Bacalar · 72 km away
Ambergris Caye · 83 km away
San Pedro · 92 km away
Caye Caulker · 111 km away
Belize City · 144 km away
Tulum · 168 km away

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