Soliman Bay
La Bahia de Soliman is a laid back residential community on a large crescent shaped bay that is excellent for snorkeling and kayaking. People come to Soliman Bay to aviod the frantic pace of mainstream tourism and just enjoy the simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand on a uncrowded semi-private beach. Accommodations range from deluxe little cabanas and beach bungalows to palatial hacienda/villas, all facing beautiful Soliman Bay. When you feel the need to spice things up with a little adventure, Tulum just 15 minutes south with its beaches, cenotes and pueblo for shopping. Akumal is 20 minutes north. And Playa del Carmen is about 30 minutes north. Soliman Bay is an excellent location for families or couples.

Tankah Bay
Just a few kilometers south of Bahia Soliman lies Paraiso Tankah & Tankah Bay. Paraiso Tankah is on the long point that juts out into to sea separating the two in-cut bays of Soliman and Tankah. Tankah Bay, also known as Tankah Tres is an exceptionally large with an outer reef break to reduce the surf. Great kayaking here! And it is the home of the "Casa Cenote" restaurant, a local favorite for a cold one and a cheeseburger in paradise. Manatee cenote is a must see on Tankah Bay; a natural ribbon of emerald water that winds its way through the mangrove toward the sea. This is a good alternate snorkeling spot that also serves as a hunting grounds for any number of migratory birds like snowy egrets, ibis & herons.

The homes
On Soliman Bay and Tankah Bay all the home rentals run on Pole Power from the local utility. A few still have their solar alternate energy systems as a reliable backup; a left over from the old days prior to pole power.

Nearby
The pueblo of Tulum and the Mayan Ruins are 10 minutes away to the south with Akumal roughly 15 minutes to the north. Both Tulum and the Akumal area have telephones, money exchange, shopping and other restaurants. Tulum also has a major bus terminal.

So what do you do down there?...
Besides lounging in a hammock you can walk the beach, sunbathe, bird watch, some homes have sea kayaks, there's diving, gazing at the stars, or just do nothing at all! The location is also convenient to numerous day trip adventures along the coast like the Riviera Maya's cenote freshwater pools, Actun Chen cave, various eco-parks & attractions, Yal-ku lagoon in Akumal, numerous beaches and of course Mayan ruins. People like Tankah and Soliman Bay because it's a step back in time, away from mainstream tourism, back to the roots of the tropical experience. So what would you like to do?