1) With no A/C Taninah will be too hot to be able to enjoy or sleep comfortably.

First thing to keep in mind is that our average day-time temperature year round is 85 degrees. The difference between summer and winter is that summer nights are warmer than winter nights. Regardless, it is not at all uncommon to see much higher temperatures in many US cities than we experience here in the Riviera Maya.

Secondly, it is usually cooler “in the jungle” than say in Playa del Carmen or Cancun because the sun is absorbed by all the trees, plants, and lawns as opposed to being reflected back at you by pavement, cars, buildings etc.

Thirdly, many people think that the ocean breeze couldn't possibly reach our property. That couldn’t be further from the truth. If there is a breeze on the beach, there is a breeze at Taninah. If it’s windy at the beach it’s windy at Taninah.

Most importantly, we have built our guest houses in a way that maximizes comfort by using cross ventilation, we’ve built our structures under tall trees for extensive shade, and we’ve used proper building materials and techniques to ensure a cool environment. In addition, our structures are furnished with floor and/or ceiling fans. In fact, overnight, it is not uncommon to have guests turn fans off (even in the summer) due to the coolness they provide.

We completely understand why people’s perception would be that it might be too hot or too uncomfortable; however, we believe it would be a shame to skip the opportunity of experiencing Taninah based on this misconception.

2) Being in the middle of the jungle, the mosquitoes must be unbearable.

Although the entire Riviera Maya is subject to mosquitoes, locations closest to swamp and marshlands have a higher population of mosquitoes than areas where stagnant water is sparse.

There are no swamps, marshlands or other sources of stagnant water in the jungles around Taninah. This means that mosquito populations in and around Taninah are significantly lower than many beach-side resorts where swamps and marshlands are prevalent or almost always nearby.

3) Taninah seems to be too remote making it difficult to enjoy or get to area attractions.

Taninah is quite literally located in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Cancun International Airport is located just 75 minutes north of Taninah. The bustling cosmopolitan town of Playa del Carmen and its world famous 5th Avenue pedestrian walkway are located just 13 miles north of Taninah.

Ferries to the island of Cozumel run throughout the day from Playa del Carmen.

Taninah is actually conveniently located near all of the Riviera Maya's major attractions... world famous Xcaret is only 20 minutes north; Puerto Aventuras Marina and Golf Resort/Community is just 10 minutes north; Akumal is 10 minutes south; and the majestic cliff side Mayan ruins of Tulum are only 10 minutes beyond Akumal.

Many adventure experiences such as swimming with dolphins, horseback riding, fishing, diving, snorkeling, ATV tours, cenotes, and many other area attractions are within 20 minutes of Taninah.

We are also located within 10 minutes of one golf course, within 30 minutes of 3 golf courses, within 45 minutes of 5 golf courses, and within an hour and a half of 7 golf courses.

4) We wanted to stay on the beach. Taninah is too far inland to be able to conveniently enjoy the beach.

The truth of the matter is that spectacular Xpu Ha (pronounced sh- poo-ha) beach is only 8 minutes from Taninah and although many of our guests believe they are going to be spending a lot of time at the beach most only go once or twice simply because they enjoy and prefer the peace and tranquility at Taninah over the busy, noisy and commercial beach scene. In fact, we have often heard our guests express, “the beach was fantastic but it’s nice to be home”.

Regardless, Xpu Ha beach is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and it is located just 10 minutes from Taninah. The 2.5 mile drive to Xpu Ha means guests can visit as often and as they like without having to commit to a full day at the beach.

Beach access is free and easy as is parking. Restaurants located on the beach offer lounge chairs, umbrellas and bathrooms to patrons so pick a shaded chaise lounge, order a cold Corona and enjoy the beach.

5) Taninah is beautiful and certainly unique but it seems a bit out of our price range.

Actually Taninah represents an exceptional value when you consider the following:

•Taninah is indeed the most unique vacation property in the Riviera Maya and the only vacation property to have been featured on television on HGTV’s “Extreme Homes” and The Travel Channel’s “Amazing Vacation Homes” as well as a 5 page spread in Caribbean World magazine.

•Taninah boasts 10 acres of private grounds 5 of which have been landscaped into a true jungle paradise.

•Instead of your group piling into a standard 5 room vacation home, at Taninah, we offer 5 unique guest houses which offer more privacy, comfort and space.

•When compared to a homogenized resort vacation surrounded by tourists, Taninah offers a refreshing, unique and exclusive vacation experience.

•Our grounds and installations are unsurpassed. There is simply no other vacation rental property that can offer you the diversity or extent of amenities that Taninah offers.

•Our rate includes round trip airport transportation (please see our Transportation page for details), the private services of our Mayan Chef and up to 3 meals per day per person as well as our beverage package and taxes. This exceptional value means you can better budget the other activities you would like to experience on vacation without having to pay for exorbitant meals in tourist trap restaurants.

•Depending on group dynamics (number of guests, number of children and ages of children) our per person per night rate is typically between $90 and $160 USD including meals! This rate is comparable and in many cases lower than properties that offer nothing more than a sterile hotel room in a typical resort property packed with hundreds of tourists.