El Camaleón Mayakoba
Discover the stunning vistas and challenging play of El Camaleón, Mayakoba’s Greg Norman-designed masterpiece. The course features 18 drop-dead-gorgeous holes where the jungle meets the sea. El Camaleón is a world-class course that has hosted Latin America’s first PGA Tour and LIV Golf events and attracts passionate golfers from around the world.
The Course
Named ‘El Camaleón’ for its spectacular, ever-changing views, Mayakoba’s par 72 championship course made history by hosting 16 PGA TOUR championships, two LIV Golf Leaage events, and an upcoming LPGA event in May 2025, marking the LPGA’s return to Mexico since 2017. El Camaleón’s legacy has inspired the world’s best champions with its unique landscape contoured by the mythical lagoons and water canals of Mayakoba. Including two spectacular oceanfront holes and incorporating subterranean cenotes to the gameplay, this golf course is an incredible experience for the discerning golfer.
Golf Course Specs
El Camaleón’s two ocean-view holes look out onto vast stretches of sand, the sparkling turquoise ocean and Cozumel Island. The Audubon-certified eco-sensitive course meanders through three diverse ecosystems: the tropical Yucatan jungle, dense mangrove wetlands, and Mexico’s celebrated Caribbean coastline.
Course details:
- 18 holes
- 7,024 yards
- Par 72
- Rating 74.8
- Slope 139
- Paspalum grass
- First tee time: 7:00 a.m.
- Twilight starts at 12:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. in summer)
- Open 365 days a year
- Golf carts equipped with GPS; range balls prior to the round included in the green fee
- Rates in U.S. dollars, taxes included
- Complimentary bag storage
- On-course food and beverage cart service
Jim McLean Golf School
Learn from the best at Mexico’s premier golf school. Take advantage of state-of-the-art swing analysis technology at one of North America’s top-ranked teaching centers. Golf guru Jim McLean is recognized as one of the top golf instructors in the world. The Mayakoba location is the first and only Jim McLean Golf Academy in Mexico.
Additional Information
Shop the latest golf apparel for both gentlemen and ladies, as well as a variety of balls, gloves, divot repair tools, and other golf accessories.
The Most Prestigious Golf Course in Latin America
Mayakoba has established itself as a premier golfing destination, hosting a series of prestigious international tournaments. The course has welcomed 16 PGA TOUR events, two LIV Golf League events, LACC, AJGA, and numerous other renowned professional competitions, solidifying its legacy in the sport.
Koba Sports Bar offers 18th-hole views, local cuisine from ceviche to burgers, a relaxing lounge, and sports broadcasts, perfect for post-golf enjoyment in Mayakoba.
The practice facility features a 450-yard, two-sided tee driving range, a short game area to practice chipping and bunker shots, and a large putting green to feel the shape and speed of the greens prior to going on the course.
El Camaleón is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary for its commitment to the environment and eco-friendly practices, thus meeting the required standards for protecting and sustaining the land, water quality, conserving natural resources, and providing wildlife habitats.
Much like the rest of the Mayakoba Resort, the course is teeming with birds, iguanas, coatis, spider monkeys and other wildlife that golfers can enjoy during their round.
