La Tintinki in Progreso

La Tintinki vacation rental amenities:

La Tintinki is a Mayan word that means something that is great or
the best, and it is for this
very reason that we have chosen this name for this house which is
located in the town of Chelem right on the beach with a great pool
and plenty of space.
This house was designed by Arch. Mauricio Pinto for his sister. It
has Ticul floors and Martelindadas columns, perfect for hanging a ham
mock to enjoy the cool afternoon breeze with a cold drink and a
great snack.

The interior of the house includes a living room with a TV, DVD, sky
(similar to HBO), stereo, and Rattan furniture.
A dining room table that seats 6,the wall of the dining room is
decorated with carved wooden masks carefully carft Yucatán! Also
wooden tree zapote, typical of the region, a credenza decorated with
stars, shells and snails.

The kitchen with an excellent view of the beach. It is complete with
refrigerator,stove with 6 burners and oven, microwave,blender,coffe
pot,toaster,dishes,glasses,utensils,spaciouscupboards and breakfast
bar.

There are 2 bedrooms in LA TINTINKI:
The first room has twin size beds, ceiling fans, closet,
bathroom, and ocean view.
The second room has a king size bed, a ceiling fan, closet,
bathroom and air conditioner.With an excellent view of the coconut
palms typical of the region
There are linens and towels. Both bedrooms have hooks for hanging
hammocks, and there are 2 hammocks on the property.

The back side of the house has a one car garage and a garden of palm
trees where you can enjoy the cool evenings.

The azure sea is 86 degrees in the summer months, perfect for
swimming, boogie boarding, and shelling. The house is located at the
border of a fishing town called Chuburna, which is a non-tourist
area and it is very quiet and private. The gentle, warm ocean is
inviting and refreshing.
The cooling ocean breeze is the perfect air conditioner Enjoy coffee
or a cold drink sitting out in the terrace, take a stroll on the
beach, read a book or just relax in a hammock all day long.

We own three beach front houses in this area, and we rent all three.
Please see the other houses
"LA CASITA DE CHELEM" and " LA CASA DEL XIX" and now another new house " CASA HUUL KIIN"


The town of Chelem description:

Chelem is a small fishing town with a calm environment which makes
it the ideal place to relax and enjoy the sea. Chelem is known for
its sandy streets, coconut palm trees, and a multitude of animal
life including flamingos, ducks, pelicans, herons, and at the end of
a rainy day, dolphins are known to appear across the horizon.

The lunch time in town, you can enjoy fried or steamed fish or any
other type of fresh seafood that you can imagine. For dessert you
can enjoy pie and pudding made from the freshest of coconuts.

Chelem has a bakery, pharmacy, 4 tortilla factories for fresh daily
tortillas, several small grocery stores, hardware stores for all
your household and fishing needs, a cell tower to stay in touch with
home as well as internet cafes in nearby Progreso.

La Playa de Chelem or Costa Azul restaurants offer a
comfortable dinner option.
For those interested in taking in the natural beauty of this area, a
trip to Isla Pajaros, or Bird Island, is the perfect way to tour the
mangrove that is home to an abundance of wildlife, includingturtles,
flamingos, ducks and many species of crabs. At the end of this short
tour,don't forget to enjoy the crystal clear waters of Isla Pajaros.
The trip takes approximately and hour and a half and leaves the Port
of Chelem every day of the year.

Progreso is a 15 minute drive. It has a beautiful sea-wall with
restaurants overlooking the 5 mile longest pier in the world.

Mérida is a 30 minute drive. The most beautiful colonial city in
México, it is known as the white city not only for its many white
limestone buildings, but because it´s streets, plazas and parks
are cleaned daily. You will find familiar conveniences at Costco,
Sam´s Club, Wall Mart, Fridays, Subway. You can go shopping at the
mall, go dancing until dawn, and there are VIP movie theater and
museums. You can take a city tour in a horse and buggy and see the
grand colonial architecture which dates back to the 1500´s.

Uaymitun is a 20 minute drive. It is a flamingo sanctuary where you
can watch these magnificent pink birds in their natural habitat. The
flamingo sanctuary wetlands are along the Gulf Coast.It is a unique
shallow water sanctuary where freshwater from cenotes(natural wells)
blend with salt water, creating the perfect feeding grounds for
flamingos.

Celestun is a national wild life refuge and is a 1 1/2 hour drive.
Touring this area on a boat is relaxing and rewarding.

Mayan ruins:

Dzibichaltun is a 25 minute drive. This Mayan site is a national
park and it is 9 miles north of
Merida, along the road to Progreso. Here you will find Mayan ruins,
nature trails, a cenote and the Museum of the Maya People, one of
the most comprehensive museums in Yucatan.

Chichen Itza is a 2 1/2 hour drive. It is considered one of the 7
Wonders of the World. It is the largest Mayan ruin in Yucatán. Not
to be missed.

Valladolid is 25 miles from Chichen Itza. It is a quiet charming
colonial town with a pleasant Main Plaza. Here you will see the
majority of the townspeople still using the typical dress of the
Maya. It features two very important cenotes that are good for
swimming.

Uxmal is 50 miles south from Mérida. It is smaller than Chichen
Itza. Its architecture, some of the most majestic of the Yucatan
ruins, is characterized by low horizontal palaces set around
courtyards, decorated with rich sculptural elements and details.

* Internet available upon request

September to December 15

 $463 usd per week (A/C not included)
 $536 usd per week (A/C included)

$1,666 per month (A/C not included)
 $1,930 per month (A/C included)
December 15- January 3

$680 per week (A/C not included)
 $740 per week (A/C included)

January 4th - June 30th

$490 usd per week (A/C not included)

$570 usd per week (A/C included)

$1,750 usd per month (A/C not included) Special rate discount.

$1,950 usd per month (A/C included) Special rate discount.

Carnaval week

$606 us ( A/C not included)

$680 us ( A/C included)

 Holy week and Easter week

 $732 per week (A/C not included)
 $820 per week (A/C included).

July and August rentals are per month only
$3,100usd (A/C not included)
$3,350usd (A/C included)

 Security deposit $100 usd
Reservation: 50% to secure your reservation, payments are made
through Paypal and bank deposit.

Welcome gift- 2 t-shirts with the logo!