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El Camaleon Golf Club, Mayakoba
Opened in 2006, the El Camaleon Golf Club, Mayakoba has quickly become one of the most talked about golf courses in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Meaning "The Chameleon", the golf course earns its name by weaving through three distinct ecosystems - jungle, dense mangrove and stunning, oceanfront stretches of sand.
Add to this the unique limestone canals that interconnect the resort and you have a golf course that will be difficult to forget. Designed using Greg Norman's "least disturbance" approach, the care for the environment is evident from the first hole, where golfers will navigate over an open cave, called a "cenote" in the middle of the fairway.
The El Camaleon golf course is Greg Norman's first Mexican course design and the first course to ever host the PGA TOUR in Mexico, annually hosting the Mayakoba Golf Classic, Riviera Maya - Cancun every February. As well, the El Camaleon Golf Club hosts the second golf course in Mexico to be certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, one of the world's leading environmental certifications. Audubon's stringent program includes environmental planning, wildlife, and habitat management, water conservation, chemical use reduction, as well as safety and water quality management.
While each hole shines with its own particular magic, it's the par 3s that already are earning the loudest raves. The 7th and 15th holes play right to the edge of the Caribbean Sea with the sand and the spray punctuating the breeze. In the distance is one of the world's largest coral reefs and the island of Cozumel. The 10th is another short hole that is long on memories. The figure eight green is lined with drama. A shot too long or to the right drops deep into the crystal waters of the canal.
While the golf course is a standout, the surrounding golf amenities are equally as impressive. The contemporary, copper-topped clubhouse is a full service facility that rises above the 18th green. The adjoining practice facilities are among the best in Mexico and include a double-ended, 350-yard driving range, a 20,000 sq. ft. short game area with putting and chipping greens. Professional golf instruction is also available.
Recreational Children's Activities
If you are traveling with children under 12 years of age, we understand that you seek special activities to keep them occupied. Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers a Kids Meeting point which is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm with different activities for kids during the day and all week.
We seek your consideration to keep the resort peaceful, calm and conducive for all guests to enjoy; children are always welcomed at the Kids Meeting Point' Club for activities with our qualified staff.
Mangrove Boat Tour
Subject to availability, mangrove boat tours are offered to guests, who embark on an electric-powered lancha (covered boat), guided by our nature specialist who is well equipped with knowledge of the special environment of the development. This interactive two-hour session brings guests on a bird-watching and animal-spotting adventure, sharing intimate knowledge of the friendly creatures that include tortoises, iguanas and even a crocodile or two living freely in their natural environment.