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.

Having been built in 2004, travelers playing this golf course should find fairly modern facilities. The course layout, hole placement, and surprise challenges all came from the imagination of Greg Norman, the lead architect of El Camaleon Mayakoba. They have 18 holes here, and they stretch out a total of 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

Check the following chart for a brief summary.

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 these 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 little before you're scheduled to tee off to take advantage of some practice. Fortunately, the course does house a practice putting green for patrons to use to their advantage. First-timers or even seasoned golfers who are practicing their swing could take advantage of the driving range that is found here.

What's Nearby

The closest urban neighbor to El Camaleon Mayakoba is Playa del Carmen.

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

If you are someone who likes variety, there are some other courses close by. Well- known courses in the area include Playacar Golf Course, The Nicklaus Design Golf Course, and Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club. All of them are within seven miles and the nearest one of the bunch, Playacar Golf Course, is conveniently reached by taxi cab, so hail one and head over for an enjoyable day of golfing.

How many other people you encounter while playing a few rounds will vary depending on the time of day, particularly in the high season when hotels overflow with tourists. You can typically expect to see a fair amount of vacationers who are staying nearby. If you're thinking it would be nice to stay in this neighborhood, you can certainly find a spot. Choose from among the many hotels listed 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 Riviera Maya	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, a part of Fairmont Mayakoba, is located in the Riviera Maya, in Quintana Roo; it's four and a half miles (seven kilometers) to the northeast of Playa del Carmen.

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