Go to Sirena's
If you like:

Barefoot versus sandals
Stunning deserted beaches
Feeling safe, surrounded by a beautiful garden
Crystal clear, blue Caribbean water
Snorkeling near the 2nd largest barrier reef right off the coast
Loggerhead turtles
Colorful birds
Dolphins swimming in the wild
Hammocks
Thatched roofs
And best of all, an intriguing and beautiful hostess, the mermaid, Sirena!

Posada Sirena is a haven in the heart of Punta Allen...where the hands of a clock move like cold molasses. A place where peace on Earth does exist, and peace in your soul can be replenished. You can fall asleep with a smile on your face (I have pictures to prove it) in a hammock in the garden outside your palapa hut, and let the breeze in the coconut leaves blow your cares away. With the waves in the background, I entered R and R mode faster than I ever have. But that doesn't mean there wasn't activity. It was everywhere! Sirena is the most amazing hostess who arranged snorkeling, boating, fishing, and canoeing for me and my friends. She is a very beautiful and rich spirit whose well of adventure runs deep. And like the lighthouse on the tip of the peninsula guiding the boats back in, it is genuinely positive energy like Sirena's that makes me - and anyone who has experienced Posada Sirena - want to go back again.

My wife and I and a few friends spent our vacation in Punta Allen at Posada Sirena, and after six days, it was very difficult to leave. The village is largely untouched by tourism, yet has everything that one needs to be comfortable, including great food and drinks on the beach and friendly, welcoming residents. At the Posada, guests stay in one of the rustic and comfortable cabanas scattered around Sirena's beautiful tropical garden. One can walk 3 minutes to the beach, spend a day fishing with a local guide, snorkel the reef, observe wildlife in the mangroves, explore the village, or simply enjoy the garden sanctuary. While relaxing under the palm and almond trees, spend some time getting acquainted with Sirena, a warm, helpful, outgoing person with fascinating experiences to share. And when the mood strikes you, walk over to the tortilla shop. Or to the bakery to pick up some warm French bread. The doughnut vendor often stops by the Posada on his bicycle in the afternoon, and it is not unusual for a village resident to visit Sirena's garden offering fresh-baked goods. The combination of tropical beach, great fishing, Mayan village culture, and Sirena's hospitality make this place truly special. I highly recommend Posada Sirena to anyone.

Punta Allen feels like the last place on earth - tiny and literally at the end of the road. It's the antithesis of Cancun and tourist-ridden Mayan Riveria to the north. Sirena's welcome is warm, her little hotel simple and comfortable. The electrical service is occasional and there's (happily) no TV or radio, but it's a great spot from which to go to the beach - across the road - birdwatch, snorkel, fish or just take in the quiet of this little Mayan town in the extraordinary Sian Ka'an Biosphere. We highly recommend a Punta Allen visit and Posada Sirena stay to those who want to escape from it all.