El Camaleon Mayakoba

The course features an abundance of water hazards, which factor into all but three of the eighteen holes. When making its way closer to the ocean, the course is lined by sand dunes and distinctive mangroves. Further inland, it winds through a dense tropical jungle. Such dramatic changes in the landscape is the why its aptly been named El Camaleon (the chameleon). Golfers of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy this picturesque course.

Course Description

You can golf here year round.

The course is open daily from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Golfers can head over knowing that it will be a modern, fairly new facility. It first opened in 2004. The greens, difficulty of the holes, and bunkers all came from the imagination of Greg Norman, the architect of the course. The golf course has 18 holes, which measure out to 7024 yards.

The course is situated on the Caribbean coast across from Cozumel. Fairways are bordered by water at times, thick forest at others, and occasionally by the resorts around which it makes its home. Two breathtaking holes take golfers right up to the ocean. Subterranean caves and sparkling lagoons are prominent features elsewhere.

At a Glance

Look through this table to learn a few quick facts.

El Camaleon Mayakoba Specifications
Holes	Par	Yards	Rating	Slope	Driving Range	Putting Green
18	72	7024	--	--	Yes	Yes

Policies and Fees

El Camaleon Mayakoba accepts the following credit cards: American Express, Master Card, and Visa.

Metal spikes are not permitted at the course.

Amenities

If you need some more time to work on your putting, get there a bit before you're scheduled to tee off to have a little practice time. Luckily, the course does house a practice putting green for golfers to practice on. Newbies or even seasoned golfers who are fine tuning their swing can take advantage of the driving range that is available here.

What's Nearby

The closest populated area to El Camaleon Mayakoba is Playa del Carmen.

Only five and a half miles away away from the course, the nearest airport, Playa Del Carmen Airport, is consistently used by the same group of vacationers as those that go golfing at El Camaleon Mayakoba.

If other golf properties may interest you, there are a couple of other courses worth mentioning within seven miles of El Camaleon Mayakoba. These are The Nicklaus Design Golf Course and Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. The most proximate of these choices is Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. It is located just a taxi cab trip away from the main golf course.

The crowdedness of the golf course can vary widely ——it depends on several things: the season, the weather, even how full area hotel rooms are. You'll find an impressive variety of accommodations in the area, so you can expect to encounter a rather high numbers of fellow traveling guests golfing and taking in the sites alongside you. Still need a place to stay? You will find plenty of accommodations near this course. Check out the closest ones by looking at the table below.

Places to Stay Near El Camaleon Mayakoba
Accommodation Name	Distance	Direction	Type
Fairmont Mayakoba	0.4	SE	Resort
Rosewood Mayakoba	0.4	NE	Resort
Banyan Tree Mayakoba	0.4	S	Resort
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique	0.7	NE	Hotel
Ocean Maya	1.0	NE	Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya	1.1	SSE	Resort
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun	1.1	ENE	Resort

Location

El Camaleon Mayakoba, situated within Fairmont Mayakoba, is situated in the Riviera Maya, in Quintana Roo; it's 4.3 miles to the northeast of Playa del Carmen.

Location: Carr. Fed. Chetumal-Pto Juarez, the Riviera Maya, Mexico