How far is Taninah from the nearest beach?
It is an 8 minute drive to spectacular Xpu-Ha beach, the most beautiful Mexican Caribbean beach in the area.

Can we walk to the beach?
Sure you can, but in Mexico's tropical heat we suggest you just pile in the car and take a short 8 minute drive to the beach.

What are the roads like to the beach?
Our access road from the highway to Taninah is a dirt road built right on bedrock. It is a little rough early on from the highway but this is due more to rocky patches not pot holes. Every kind of car can travel our road. Those of us who are used to our access road don't think twice about it. After all, it is better than 90% of all roads in Mexico!

Do you have bicycles?
Yes, we have 8 new (4 men's and 4 women's) single speed mountain bikes available for your use.

Could older kids travel to the beach unescorted on bicycles?
Technically yes. They would need to ride about 1.2 miles on our access road, get off the bikes, walk them across the highway (two lanes, no problem) and then ride them on a dirt road paralleling the highway for about half a mile before turning down the beach access for a couple hundred meters.

What is security like on the beach?
Personal security is not an issue; however, since there are no police beach patrols, it is not uncommon to lose unattended items to opportunistic PASSERSBY. Simple solution, don't leave items unattended, don't take unnecessary valuables to the beach, and lock the bikes.

Are there food and drink vendors on the beach?
Yes, there are a number of service providers on the beach including two or three restaurants, bars, shops, dive and snorkeling tours and charter fishing boat operators. We recommend dive and snorkeling adventures with the Riviera Maya’s most reputable dive shop, Scuba Mex.

Do you have beach umbrellas we can borrow or are they available at the beach?
We don't have any beach umbrellas but there is generally good shade under palm trees and one of the larger beach restaurants offers chairs, tables, chaise lounges and umbrellas. As long as you are eating and drinking at their facility, you can use these items for free.

How is parking at the beach?
No problem. Even in high season, the Xpu-Ha beach is not as populated as others. Parking is free and safe.

Do you park a long way from the beach?
No, you park right at the beach behind the restaurants and shops which are right on the beach.

Can you have beach fires?
No, beach fires are illegal; however, at Taninah our staff can prepare small bonfires at a couple of different locations depending upon wind conditions.