El Camaleón (Mayakoba)

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El Camaleón is a championship golf course set inside the Mayakoba resort complex on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Travelers come for the coastal holes, mangrove scenery and resort access.

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El Camaleón (Mayakoba) essentials

Address: Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

El Camaleón sits within the Mayakoba resort development along the Riviera Maya coast and runs through mangroves, lagoons and beachfront sections. The course layout weaves natural habitats with manicured fairways, offering clear ocean views on several holes.

It is a privately managed, resort-linked championship course that has been used for professional tournaments and for guests of Mayakoba properties. Visiting typically means playing as part of a resort stay or arranging access through the course or your hotel, rather than dropping in like a public municipal course.

On a visit expect well-maintained greens, wildlife sightings such as herons and other birds around the wetlands, and long coastal vistas on the seaside holes. Facilities include a clubhouse and practice areas, and the setting feels very much like a Caribbean resort golf experience.

  • Beachfront holes: Several holes run beside the Caribbean, providing open sea views and breeze on clear days.
  • Mangrove fairways: Fairways and water hazards thread through mangrove channels that attract local birdlife and create scenic contrasts.
  • Clubhouse and practice facilities: The clubhouse offers typical resort golf amenities and a base for teeing off or practicing before a round.
  • Wildlife watching: Look for wading birds, iguanas and other coastal wildlife around the course wetlands and lagoons.
  • Sunrise and sunset views: Early and late rounds reward players with colorful skies over the water-facing holes.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit El Camaleón (Mayakoba)#

The Riviera Maya has a tropical climate with a distinct wetter season; the most comfortable time for golf is the drier, cooler months. Heavy rain and the most humid conditions fall in summer and early autumn.

Winter (best)
November - February · 18°C - 30°C (64°F - 86°F)
Dryer, cooler and more comfortable for golf with lower humidity and less chance of heavy showers.
Spring
March - May · 20°C - 33°C (68°F - 91°F)
Warmer and increasingly humid but still a popular time to visit before the heaviest rains arrive.
Rainy season
June - October · 22°C - 33°C (72°F - 91°F)
Hotter and wetter with frequent afternoon storms and a higher risk of tropical weather disturbances; rounds can be interrupted by heavy showers.

Weather & Climate near El Camaleón (Mayakoba)#

Climate

El Camaleón (Mayakoba)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1336 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 18° - 28° 23° 69 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.4 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Excellent 19° - 29° 24° 51 mm some cloud 76% 3.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 36 mm some cloud 74% 4.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 51 mm mostly sunny 75% 4.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
May Very Good 23° - 33° 31° 104 mm some cloud 77% 3.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.0h
June Good 24° - 33° 33° 163 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.2h
July Very Good 24° - 33° 33° 110 mm some cloud 81% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
August Good 23° - 33° 33° 144 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.7h
September Good 23° - 32° 31° 209 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 22° - 31° 27° 213 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 20° - 30° 25° 107 mm some cloud 79% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
December Excellent 19° - 29° 24° 79 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.1 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to El Camaleón (Mayakoba)#

The nearest town is Playa del Carmen, which is the gateway to Mayakoba and has many hotels and services. The closest major airport is Cancún International Airport, from which the drive to Mayakoba takes under two hours depending on traffic.

The final stretch is usually by car, taxi or a resort shuttle from Playa del Carmen; many visitors arrive as part of a Mayakoba hotel package. If you are coming from Cozumel, a ferry to Playa del Carmen is the usual connection before a short onward transfer to the resort.

Tips for Visiting El Camaleón (Mayakoba)#

  • Access is usually via the Mayakoba resort or by booking a tee time in advance through the course or your hotel; check access rules before you go.
  • Bring insect repellent for early morning or late afternoon rounds near the mangroves.
  • Wear sunscreen and a hat - the Caribbean sun can be strong even on breezy days.
  • If you are not staying at Mayakoba, ask your hotel or a local tour desk about transfers or guest access arrangements.