Camaleon Mayakoba is a work of art designed by Greg Norman located in the supreme luxury resort "The Fairmont Mayakoba". This 18 holes, par 72, golf course is just 45 minutes South from Cancun, at the heart of the mystic Riviera Maya. The inspiration for its name was born out of its diverse layout and ever-changing landscape, which bends through the tropical jungle.
Dense mangrove, stunning oceanfront stretches of sand and long channels with limestone borders, also with Mayakoba's unique system of lagoons, golfers will be able to step out of their rooms and into a boat, which will take them directly to the first tee.
Winding under a forest canopy and through the tropical landscape, El Camaleon borders the resort. Here, golf enthusiasts can experience fairways covered with the dark-green tones of the Paspalum grass. The fairways are lined with sand dunes and mangroves; the course features unique hazards such as cenotes (subterranean caves) and crystal clear lagoons. This place is much more than just a golf experience, with its unequalled hazards and captivating greens, El Camaleon has been carefully planned to capture the essence of a pristine and natural landscape.
The 15 th hole is the feature that defines El Camaleon experience. At only 160 yards from the back marker, the hole plays directly towards the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The large green sets the scenery for a memorable shot as the nearby waves gently soothe the golfer's soul. Don't let be fooled, this hole is not to be taken easily, especially when the tropical winds increase.
The navigation limestone canals, communicate the resort's bungalows with the clubhouse. The Camaleon's clubhouse boasts a Contemporary design and a 3-tier copper roof. Designed with supreme luxury, it features an Argentinean steakhouse with a lovely view to the picturesque hole 18. It also has a Pro-Shop with the ultimate fashion and golf accessories. Shoes and clubs are available for rent.
This multifaceted golf course has a 360-yard double-sided driving range and for the golfers that are willing to learn the best techniques, the renowned golf academy David Leadbetter is available for them.
There is a lot more! The "Club Car Precedent" golf cart fleet, are equipped with GPS yardage information software. The players can record electronically their scores and can order food and drinks from there too!
The Camaleon Mayakoba golf course will give you an unsurpassed lifetime experience, framed by unspoiled nature with Mayan cenotes and tropical streams, and the sumptuousness of the Caribbean Sea.
