Costa Maya: Xahuayxol Private Beach Day with Food & Drinks

Summary

Private Caribbean beach escape near Costa Maya port with food drinks and reef

You’ll trade crowds for quiet at Xahuayxol’s private beach near Costa Maya port. Savor fresh Mexican food, unlimited drinks, and time to kayak or snorkel above the reef — all with easy roundtrip transport included. It’s slow, warm hours by the sea you’ll remember long after your feet are sandy again.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s handing me a cold bottle of tamarind soda before I’ve even kicked off my sandals. That’s how the day starts at Xahuayxol — just this tiny group of us (I counted maybe twenty people?) and a stretch of pale sand that feels like it belongs to nobody but the sea. Our driver had pointed out the name on a faded sign, “garden in the sea,” he said, which is what Xahuayxol means in Mayan. I tried repeating it and got a laugh from Ana, who runs the kitchen here. She says most people get tongue-tied on their first try.

The main keyword for me? Quiet. No music blasting or vendors calling out — just wind moving through palms and the soft crunch of shells underfoot. Lunch was ready by noon: grilled fish with lime, tortillas still warm from the pan, and something green that Ana called sikil pak (tasted nutty, kind of addictive). We wandered down to the water after eating, borrowed kayaks right off the sand. The reef is close enough you can see flashes of turquoise where it breaks up the waves. I’m not much of a snorkeler but gave it a go anyway — saw parrotfish nibbling coral and a kid from another family chasing his dad with a starfish.

I didn’t expect to spend so long just lying back in one of those hammocks strung between crooked palms, watching clouds drift over the Caribbean. There’s WiFi if you want it (I mostly ignored it), and someone always seemed to appear when my glass ran low. At some point Ana brought out coffee — strong and sweet — which tasted even better with salt still on my lips. The sun felt different here; softer maybe? Or maybe that was just me finally unwinding after days in busier places.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private beach day at Xahuayxol

• Travel 35 minutes to Xahuayxol beach
• Enjoy all facilities and activities
• Eat Mexican food and drink beverages
• Use kayaks and snorkel at barrier reef

Top questions

How far is Xahuayxol private beach from Costa Maya port?

Xahuayxol is 27 km from Costa Maya port, about 35 minutes by car.

Is transportation included in this private beach day?

Yes, roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya port is included.

What food and drinks are provided at Xahuayxol?

Mexican lunch is served along with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

How many people are allowed on the beach each day?

A maximum of 35 people are admitted per day for privacy.

Is snorkeling equipment available?

Yes, use of snorkeling equipment is included in your visit.

Are kayaks available at Xahuayxol?

You can use kayaks to explore around the barrier reef during your stay.

Is there WiFi at Xahuayxol private beach?

Yes, WiFi is available for guests at the beach.

Are infants or small children allowed?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are permitted.

Can service animals come along?

Service animals are allowed at Xahuayxol private beach.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Costa Maya port in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to Xahuayxol private beach (with only 35 guests max), all food—fresh Mexican lunch—and unlimited drinks (alcoholic or not), plus use of snorkeling gear, kayaks, coffee or tea whenever you want it, bottled water and WiFi throughout your stay before heading back relaxed and sandy.