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Isla Mujeres is a small Caribbean Island, surrounded by white sandy beaches and a turquoise ocean, 9 miles (14km) off the coast of Cancún, Mexico. Here, the golf cart-driving tourists stop to take a picture of one famous island curiosity – a giant habitable seashell!

In fact, there are two seashell houses, shining so white they nearly hurt your eyes: one tall, upright shell in the form of a conch, and a round, squat one sitting next to it – architectural masterpieces inspired by the original designs of Mother Nature.

Painted in a rather stark seashell-white, the décor is not particularly lavish or plush. However, what it may lack in luxury it more than makes up for in originality: in the bathroom water flows from real seashell ‘taps’ into a washbasin made from a giant clam shell. There’s a small palm tree in the living room and on the balcony a bleached tree trunk serves as a railing. The rooms are further decorated with a multitude of seashells and ornamental black sea fan coral.

The shell houses are located on the quiet south end of Isla Mujeres, which is easily accessible and developed for tourists. The sea is about 160ft (50m) from them across a wide road, while access to the beach is about 0.5 miles (1km) away.

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Beautiful grounds, jacuzzi in the bedroom, great restaurants, cool pale decor, beds by the pools and on the beach, spa with outdoor massages in the sky-cabin, swings in the bar and friendly atmosphere, adults only resort.

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Hotel Julamis is a nice petite hotel located in the historic center of Merida, Yucatan. From here visitors can travel to closeby Mayan Ruins, sleepy beach town, ecological reserves, Spanish colonial convents and towns, haciendas and many other points of interest. Not only that, this pequeno B&B sits in the middle of Meridas most important museums; its service is very personalized and friendly. Truly a nice, clean and inexpensive B&B

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Ocho tulum is a stunning Eco-Resort built on one of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. There are 18 simple yet beautifully appointed cabanas to choose from, all built from locally sourced materials.

Everyone at Ocho is very aware of the world we live in and want to keep things as theyshould be. The link between man and nature is always in the forefront of our mind and we enhance the environment's natural balance wherever possible.

This is why we use wind turbines and solar renewable energies to supply our electricity.

The world today can be a little bit soulless. We are surrounded by processed, pre-packaged convenience and often feel like slaves to modern living, Ocho Tulum was conceived in order for our guests to buck this trend whilst staying with us.

John and Belen, a husband and wife team run the resort and have created an ideal informal, intimate atmosphere where every attention to detail is taken care of to ensure that you have the very best stay possible.

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Tattooluum is a fun and creative place to visit. It features artwork by Alfredo Hinojosa, a local artist. He specializes in sculptures made from natural materials such as driftwood and shells. His son, Olmo, also an artist and photographer, creates his works of art on another type of canvas, the human body.

Come by and enjoy the art or become the art.

Tattooluum is where pain becomes art.

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So many people stay around Cancun and pay through the nose for a day trip to the Tulum Mayan ruins. You can actually rent cabanas/beach huts on the beaches adjoining Tulum - anything from just a hut with a hammock, to ones with more home comforts. You can then walk along to Tulum, finding yourself amongst the seafront ruins without going anywhere near the entry gate and the hoards of souvenir sellers. It also means you can have the ruins practically to yourself in the morning or evening, when the coach parties aren't there.

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