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⚫ '''Punta Maroma''' is a beach located in ]'s easternmost state, ], on the ]. The beach of Punta Maroma faces the ].
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⚫ '''Punta Maroma''' is a beach located in ]'s easternmost state, ], on the ]. Punta Maroma faces the ].
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Punta Maroma is located in ]<ref>]</ref>. At 20° 43’ 49” N, 86° 57’ 54” W. It is located inside the tourist district known as the ] <ref>]</ref>, along the coastal ] which parallels the Caribbean. It is {{Convert|35.3|km|mi}} km from the ] (CUN) and about {{Convert|10|km|mi}} northeast of ]<ref>]</ref>. Known for its white sand coastline and crystal-clear waters and its ],that is part of the ], the second longest barrier reef in the world. , it has been voted as one of the Best Beaches in the World. Punta Maroma beach is located in ]<ref>]</ref> at {{coord|20|44|16|N|86|58|03|W|scale:25000_source:INEGI}}. It is located inside the tourist district known as the ],<ref>]</ref> along the coastal ] which parallels the Caribbean. It is {{Convert|35.3|km|mi}} km from the ] (CUN) and about {{Convert|10|km|mi}} northeast of ].<ref>]</ref> It had a population of 58 inhabitants during the 2010 census.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502025339/http://mapserver.inegi.org.mx/mgn2k/?s=geo&c=1223 |date=2013-05-02 }}</ref> Known for its white sand coastline and crystal-clear waters and its ], that is part of the ], the second longest one in the world.
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==History==
Prior to the Europeans contact period that was brought about by ] finding the Americas, the area around Punta Maroma beach was inhabited by the ] Subsequent to contact most of the native population either died from diseases, including smallpox that had been introduced by the Spanish, in the 16th century Spanish ].


Up until modern times most of the landscape remained untouched well into the 1970s, the sole exception being a coconut plantation to the west of the beach. There was a jungle between the highway and the beach, so the only way to access the beach was by boat. Today the beach is still intact, and there are no resorts or hotels built on the strip of land. There are, however, resorts and hotels that use the name ''Maroma'', but they are actually not located on the private beach attributed to the original Punta Maroma or 'Maroma Beach', but they are a short distance from it.


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==Climate== ==Climate==
Punta Maroma has a ], specifically a ] (] '']''), with little temperature differences between seasons, but pronounced rainy seasons. The annual average temperature is about 27C or 80F.All year around the humidity level is very high, often around 90 per cent. From April-September the temperatures are 36°C / 92°F – 29°C / 84°F , October-March are 28°C / 83°F – 18°C / 65°F . The rainy season is from July to December. Punta Maroma has a ], specifically a ] (] '']''), with little temperature differences between seasons, but pronounced rainy seasons. The annual average temperature is about 27&nbsp;°C or 80&nbsp;°F. All year around the humidity level is very high, often around 90 per cent. From April to September the temperatures are 36&nbsp;°C / 92&nbsp;°F – 29&nbsp;°C / 84&nbsp;°F, October–March are 28&nbsp;°C / 83&nbsp;°F – 18&nbsp;°C / 65&nbsp;°F . The rainy season is from July to December.{{Weather box
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Place in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Punta Maroma
Punta Maroma is located in MexicoPunta MaromaPunta MaromaLocation in Mexico
Coordinates: 20°43′49″N 86°57′54″W / 20.73028°N 86.96500°W / 20.73028; -86.96500
Country Mexico
StateQuintana Roo Quintana Roo
MunicipalitySolidaridad
Highest elevation7 m (23 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Postal code77710
Area code998

Punta Maroma is a beach located in Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo, on the Yucatán Peninsula. The beach of Punta Maroma faces the Caribbean Sea.

Punta Maroma beach is located in Solidaridad Municipality at 20°44′16″N 86°58′03″W / 20.73778°N 86.96750°W / 20.73778; -86.96750. It is located inside the tourist district known as the Riviera Maya, along the coastal Highway 307 which parallels the Caribbean. It is 35.3 kilometres (21.9 mi) km from the Cancún International Airport (CUN) and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Playa del Carmen. It had a population of 58 inhabitants during the 2010 census. Known for its white sand coastline and crystal-clear waters and its coral reef, that is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second longest one in the world.

History

Prior to the Europeans contact period that was brought about by Christopher Columbus finding the Americas, the area around Punta Maroma beach was inhabited by the Maya. Subsequent to contact most of the native population either died from diseases, including smallpox that had been introduced by the Spanish, in the 16th century Spanish conquest.

Up until modern times most of the landscape remained untouched well into the 1970s, the sole exception being a coconut plantation to the west of the beach. There was a jungle between the highway and the beach, so the only way to access the beach was by boat. Today the beach is still intact, and there are no resorts or hotels built on the strip of land. There are, however, resorts and hotels that use the name Maroma, but they are actually not located on the private beach attributed to the original Punta Maroma or 'Maroma Beach', but they are a short distance from it.

View from helicopter.

Climate

Punta Maroma has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen Aw), with little temperature differences between seasons, but pronounced rainy seasons. The annual average temperature is about 27 °C or 80 °F. All year around the humidity level is very high, often around 90 per cent. From April to September the temperatures are 36 °C / 92 °F – 29 °C / 84 °F, October–March are 28 °C / 83 °F – 18 °C / 65 °F . The rainy season is from July to December.

Climate data for Punta Maroma
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27.9
(82.2) 		28.7
(83.7) 		29.9
(85.8) 		31.5
(88.7) 		32.7
(90.9) 		33.0
(91.4) 		33.4
(92.1) 		33.6
(92.5) 		32.7
(90.9) 		31.0
(87.8) 		29.6
(85.3) 		28.2
(82.8) 		31.0
(87.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24.3
(75.7) 		24.7
(76.5) 		25.7
(78.3) 		27.5
(81.5) 		28.6
(83.5) 		29.1
(84.4) 		29.3
(84.7) 		29.2
(84.6) 		28.7
(83.7) 		27.4
(81.3) 		26.2
(79.2) 		24.7
(76.5) 		27.1
(80.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.6
(69.1) 		20.7
(69.3) 		21.5
(70.7) 		23.4
(74.1) 		24.4
(75.9) 		25.2
(77.4) 		25.2
(77.4) 		24.8
(76.6) 		24.7
(76.5) 		23.8
(74.8) 		22.7
(72.9) 		21.2
(70.2) 		23.2
(73.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 136.4
(5.37) 		45.7
(1.80) 		52.7
(2.07) 		37.9
(1.49) 		88.0
(3.46) 		137.5
(5.41) 		57.0
(2.24) 		109.5
(4.31) 		224.6
(8.84) 		221.1
(8.70) 		131.6
(5.18) 		95.7
(3.77) 		1,337.7
(52.67)
Average rainy days 10.5 5.4 5.4 4.1 6.6 11.1 8.8 10.0 14.0 16.3 12.4 10.6 115.2
Source: Servicio Meteorologico Nacional
  1. Solidaridad, Quintana Roo
  2. Riviera Maya
  3. Playa del Carmen
  4. 2010 census tables: INEGI Archived 2013-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Normales Climatologicas 1971-2000". National Meteorological Service of Mexico. Retrieved 2010-06-04.

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