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A Visitor's Guide to Mexico's Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and Beyond

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Chad Daniels Akumal Comedy Festival – First Annual

April 19–21, 2012 by Stand Up! Records. Seven shows in 4 Akumal venues.

by Barb Eller Bucito's Underwater Photo Class

Barb Eller, in Mahahual on the Costa Maya, shares her underwater photography class

cea-title.jpg CEA Festival February 22 through 29, 2012

Waves of Change is this year's theme for the annual festival in Akumal on the Riviera Maya.

Yucatan Road Driving the Sac-be: Tips for driving in the Yucatan

It's not difficult or scary driving in the Yucatan, but there are a few differences for us northerners.

Hekab Be Dream Catchers Hekab Be Library

Holiday Christmas Party, Annual Race and more for the Akumal library.

maha_schoolroom.jpg January 2012 News from Mahahual

Check out the events and notices for Mahahual on the Costa Maya.

Jon and Vonda Look San Cristobal Look Pictures from San Cristobal de las Casas

Jon and Vonda Look share some incredible photos

La Selva Mariposa  Matt Pontius My Birthday Trip to the Yucatan – Day 1

Day 1 of a 9 day trip - Tulum, Macario Gomez , by Mike Pontius

casa_carolina_2012.jpg My Birthday Trip to the Yucatan – Days 2 & 3

Installment 2, leaving La Selva Mariposa for Xcalak on the Costa Maya, by Mike Pontius.

natalie_novak2012.jpg Mystery of the Deep

Natalie Novak is back from traveling and sharing new dive stories from Akumal Bay.

buy_playa_events.jpg Playa Del Carmen Events Calendar

Published by Michele Kinnon of BuyPlaya

Mari Pintkowski Flamingo Rio Lagartos or Hol’koben

Mari Pintkowski writes about their visit to Río Lagartos in the northern tip of the Yucatan.

kayaking safely Safety While Kayaking

Why even when Tankah and Soliman Bays in the Riviera Maya seem calm, it is important to wear lifejackets.

by Barb Eller Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in Mahahual

Barb Eller gives it a try on the Costa Maya.

agave_field.jpg Tequila 101

Learn all about our favorite beverage from Russ Motley of Akumal.

Tierra Animales in Cancun Tierra de Animales Sanctuary for Dogs

Interesting facts about this sactuary in Cancun

Tulum Beach Matt Pontius Traveling the Sac-be 2011 – Part One

Lydia Linton Pontius writes about the 2011 family trip from Xcalak to Playa del Carmen.

Casa Carolina Xcalak Traveling the Sac-be 2011 – Part Two

Macario Gómez to Xcalak

Hekab Be Soccer Update from Hekab Be Library

Sporting Up for the New Year

Villas Flamingo Villas Flamingo - Half Moon Bay, Akumal

Review of this private villa boutique hotel on Half Moon Bay

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Yucatan parrots

Sights & Adventure - The Riviera MayaCosta Maya and the entire Yucatan Peninsula offer some of the most diverse vacation experiences you're likely to find anywhere. From exploring cenotes to combing the ruins of the ancient Maya, you'll find a never-ending cascade of things to do—for the first timer and regular visitor alike.

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Resources - Planning a vacation to the Mayan Riviera? If so, you'll definitely want to take a look at what Sac-Be.com has to offer in the way of  travel tips. For instance, learn how to treat bites from poisonous marine animals and what you should know about traveling while pregnant. And, of course, check out MAPS.

Yucatan parrots

Ecology & Nature - Everyone's talking about going green. Well, the Yucatan Peninsula offers you a surprising number of opportunities to put your time where your heart is. You can even help save the second largest coral reef in the world or learn about the fauna and flora of the area.


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Tulum Beach at La Zebra

Tulum Beach at La Zebra


Explore the Yucatan:
Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and Beyond

Taking its name from the ancient Maya meaning "white road," Sac-Be.com hopes to set you off on your own unique path to experiencing the Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and the jungle world of the ancient Maya. You'll find articles on everything from beaches of the Yucatan to environmental concerns, from a host of contributors - professional writers and amateurs alike. We'll tell you about the major destinations of the Mayan Riviera, with articles for the first-time visitor. You'll also find stories about some of the interesting people who call the area home.


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