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Where is such a place? You’ll find it near the end of the road driving south from Tulum in Punta Allen. The lighthouse is 1.5 kilometers south – at the end of the road.
Punta Allen, is in the world-renowned Sian Ka’an Biosphere – UNESCO protected and ecological treasure on the Mexican Caribbean.
If traveling by car, drive south, cross the ”Boca Paila” bridge – the break in the peninsula – and you’ll be rewarded by this small village famous for fishing and relaxing.
Arrive by boat on the lagoon – 1 hour, fun, and the best way to reach Punta Allen.
This property is ready for the new owner/caretaker to add their creativity, their ideas and stories. Gary, the agent for this property for sale will assist with whatever your creativity requires. Gary’s 25 years experience as an investor and real estate broker will secure your investment and ideas – almost anything is possible with the best experienced advisor.
Seekers of a serene paradise, excellent fishing. of peace and quiet will continue arriving to Punta Allen. That’s how I found it.
Others will seek early retirement, partial retirement, to grow a business, full or part-time or seasonal, writing the bigger story, [name your dream]. Everyone will be rewarded in unexpected ways. All of the above are excellent partners in this special place. This is the place.
Fishing? The fishing is world class, most famous for salt water fly fishing and the international tournament that celebrates the Permit fish. Also famous for seasonal lobster. Fish the lagoon and the bay. Fish the turquoise Caribbean Sea for the big fish. Then discover dining on honestly fresh seafood.
Your 50 meters of beach front with fine, white sand is only part of the allure. Palm trees sway in the trade winds, the sounds of almost silence, the waves and chattering palm leaves. Low and slow waves gently announce their arrival – watch the video (https://youtu.be/kyRv3aWHiGM)! The geckos click. The birds sing their various choruses. The moon, and stars, trillions of stars, and warm sun reduce stress upon arrival. No psychologist works so fast.
This property is titled and offered for sale. A legacy investment. Call Gary for much more of the story of this unique and very special place.
Some ideas for those who will read and enjoy more!
~ How about an eco-retreat located in the heart of Punta Allen inside one of Mexico’s most exclusive and naturally protected destinations.
~ Infuse with charm, embrace sustainability, personalized hospitality, and unforgettable guest experience.
~ Intimacy in beachfront cabanas.
~ Eco-conscious infrastructure.
~ Direct access to world-class fly fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and eco-tourism, in a boutique hospitality destination, wellness retreat, fishing lodge, or private compound!
~ What makes this investment truly special is its scarcity. Properties inside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere are exceptionally limited, and Punta Allen remains one of the few Caribbean communities untouched by overdevelopment. As demand grows for sustainable luxury travel and authentic eco-experiences, this property represents an increasingly valuable asset with enormous upside potential.
Highlights include:
Titled.
Turquoise waters of the Caribbean are surrounded by pristine jungle.
Located within the protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Prime beachfront location in Punta Allen.
Caribbean lifestyle with authentic charm.
Established hospitality reputation with exceptional guest reviews.
Multiple cabanas and flexible lodging options.
Strong appeal for eco-tourism, wellness retreats, fly fishing, beauty and relaxation.
Ready for you to occupy and enjoy loyal, repeat guests.
Dreams are made this way. This is the kind of property people dream about discovering before the rest of the world catches on.
Stories are made this way! The village is actually Javier Rojo Gómez. This place is a storytelling meca. Even the name of this place is a story – without verification! So a story goes, Jean Lafitte was a renowned 19th-century French pirate, privateer, and smuggler who dominated the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. He commanded a large fleet, plundered Spanish ships, and smuggled contraband/slaves. Known for aiding the USA in the War of 1812, his fortune and ultimate fate remain a mystery.
Legend has it that Capitán Lafitte was secretly married to an English woman by the name of Elizabeth Allen. To honor her family he named his ship The Allen. Lafitte would take refuge from his enemies and the weather in Ascension Bay. Back in the 1500s up until the late 1950s you could still sail a pirate ship through the reef all the way to Vigia Chico on the mainland to trade goods for fish, lobster and copra (the dried meat of the coconuts).
Once Blackbeard was driven from his ship for not sharing the gold taken from the raids on other ships, he hooked up with the Spaniards to go after Lafitte. Many believe the battle occurred just outside the lower entrance to Ascension Bay and the Allen ship was defeated and sunk – so that land became Punta Allen (Allen point entrance to Ascension Bay).
Another theory is that the cartographer who mapped the peninsula in the late 1950’s was named John Allen; and when he came to the end of the peninsula, he put his name on the point.
The old fisherman of the island say that the word ”Alem” is Maya slang for baby crocodile and was misspelled when the official maps of the region were published.
The village itself is called Colonia de Pescadores Javier Rojo Gomez, but the area overall is called Punta Allen. I don’t know if we will ever know exactly how it got its name. The stories are fun and to be enjoyed!
