El Camaleon
Adjacent to and managed by the Fairmont Mayakoba Golf & Resort, El Camaleon, designed by Greg Norman, is a distinctive course encompassing the natural setting of the area. Located less than an hour south of Cancun in the center of Riviera Maya, El Camaleon is host to the only PGA TOUR event outside Canada or the United States. The course features obstacles such as an underground cavern, thick mangroves and flourishing jungle surroundings, holes bordering a large limestone canal that runs throughout the course and two holes within a few feet of the Caribbean Sea that offers spectacular views plus tropical winds to contend with. Come play a round for the day or stay at the adjoining prominent resort offering unparalleled accommodations and amenities for the whole family.
El Camaleon
Carretera Federal Cancún
Playa del Carmen Km. 298
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Riviera Maya, Mexico 77710
(888) 252-5020
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club
Located 30 minutes south of Cancun, Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club is worth the trip for a round of golf. Or stay on property at the five-star all-inclusive resort Iberostar Paraiso del Mar. Enjoy a challenging round of golf on the course designed by famed architect P.B. Dye, which features his characteristic rock work throughout the layout. Course offers tapered fairways, profound bunkers and rolling greens. Course facilities include putting green, pro shop, equipment rentals, golf academy and snack bar. Stay at the resort and your family can take advantage of the numerous features offered, such as beach access, kids club, water sports activities, fitness center, full-service spa, pool, 11 restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club
Carretera Chetumal-Cancún Km. 309
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Riviera Maya, Mexico 77710
011 (+52) 984 877 2847
Playacar Spa & Golf Club
Billed as one of the most challenging courses in the Cancun area, Playacar Spa & Golf Club is the creation of the renowned course architect Robert Von Hagge. Encompassed by the thick, flourishing jungle and near the immaculate sandy shores of the Caribbean Sea, this course is "as challenging to play as it is beautiful to view." Features of the properties include numerous practice areas, equipment rental, fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms and a 19th-hole restaurant to relax at after your round. The club house resembles an ancient Mayan structure and also includes outdoor terraces, a beauty saloon, fully equipped fitness center, modern full-service spa and a snack bar.
Playacar Spa & Golf Club
Paseo Xaman-Ha, S/N. Mz. 26, lote 1
Fraccionamiento Playacar.
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Riviera Maya, Mexico 77710
011 (+52) 984 873 4990
palaceresorts.com
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