Waterfront Hotels in Progreso, Yucatan

Progreso, Yucatan, is a port city located on the Gulf of Mexico. Well known for its fishing and container industries, Progreso is also a port for large cruise ships. During the months of July and August, thousands of tourists fill the city's beaches and enjoy water sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling. If you want to see the beauty of the ocean from your room, there are a number of waterfront hotels in Progreso to choose from.

Hotel Yakunah

If you're looking for a romantic getaway for two or even a family vacation, Hotel Yakenah makes for an ideal waterfront vacation spot in Progreso.

Yakenah means "falling in love" and that is what the hotel aims to make you do, Fall in love with the atmosphere, the Mayan culture and the ocean as you relax. Yakenah is only a short walk from the main boulevard, where you can enjoy local sightseeing and shopping.

The hotel offers fully equipped nonsmoking rooms, a complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet, a full bar and restaurant, a swimming pool and a hammock area.

Hotel Yakunah
Calle 23 No. 64x48 y 50
Progreso, Yucatan
Mexico
(969) 935-5600
011 (+52) 969 935 5600
hotelyakunah.com.mx

Hotel Aruba

Hotel Aruba has five locations in Mexico. The Progreso hotel is located along a 16-block seaside walkway called the "malecon" and is only a short drive away from the Mayan Pyramids. If you visit the pyramids, the Juego de Pelota or Great Ball Court are a must-see. The ball court is 90 meters long and was believed to be the largest ball court in Mayan culture. If you're in Progreso around June 1 check out the festivities of "Dia de la Marina," or Seaman's Day, where you can witness traditional ceremonies, dance and taco parties.

Hotel Aruba offers contemporary rooms with modern decor and ocean views. There is a swimming pool and wireless Internet is available. Visitors may enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling and taking a dip in the "petrified forest," a forest of dead trees killed by seawater.

Hotel Aruba
Calle 27 No. 72
Progreso, Yucatan
Mexico
(225) 303-8301
hotelarubaprogreso.com

Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial is surrounded by endless beaches, theatres, entertainment and the town center. There are 73 rooms, decorated in contemporary style. Air conditioning, wireless internet, cable TV and safety boxes are available for every room. There is a pool for your enjoyment as well as its restaurant, La Chaya. La Chaya offers a buffet breakfast and a full bar.

Hotel Colonial
Calle 33 No. 151
Progreso, Yucatan
Mexico
(888) 886-2982
hotelcolonial.com.mx

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Article Written By Teresa Starr

Teresa Starr has been a professional writer since 1998, with novels to her name and credits as a screenwriter. Her novels include "The Questions Within" and "A Forgotten Tomorrow" which are both distributed internationally by Ransom Publishing, U.K. Starr studied English and creative writing at Frederick Community College.

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