Xaman-Ha

ycraig · 03-14-2004

Coming down to Playa on March 19 with my wife 14 year old daughter and 13 year old son. Can anyone tell me about Xaman -Ha Thanks

**tommy** · 03-14-2004

Xaman-Ha means 'Water from the South' this is the mayan name for Playa Del Carmen...you will see it used around town...where are you staying? what would you like to know about Xaman-Ha? you can find out anything you want on this board just try doing a search for whatever you want....good luck.

ycraig · 03-14-2004

Xaman-Ha is the name of the condo where we are staying

kjtom · 03-14-2004

I thought the translation was "water of the north" but then again I zigged when I shudda' zagged once and that was worse ... no info on the condo but I think you will enjoy a visit to Avario Xahman-Ha in the playacar section of PDC ... I bet your condo is not far from it at all and for a modest fee you can see many of the birds of the Yucatan in a very nice setting ... any taxi driver knows where it is but you may be able to walk to it very easily ... I hope someone has info on the condo itself for you

dougie46 · 03-14-2004

Kjtom,
Although surely not an expert on PDC, I too thought it meant "water of the North".
I think in a previous post, one of our more knowledgeable forum people discussed this, but haven't found the post yet..
I am sure one of them will let us know for sure.. :wink:

**tommy** · 03-14-2004

the only way i know is i read it in the front of this sight under FAQ i didnt even know there was a hotel named that....i like the way it sounds
shaaman-haa

dougie46 · 03-14-2004

Tommy and Donna,
Sunnamugun so it does show that...never noticed that before. I have been doing some research online in the last few minutes, and have found it as both, so now I am really mixed up!!! Since it is written as you say on here, I would think it is right. James and Anna seem to take great pride in making sure their info is correct.

**denisea** · 03-15-2004

To my dear friend Dougie :wink: and anyone else who's interested, I believe the correct translation for Xaman-Ha is "waters from the north". This is based on info that I obtained from the John Montgomery Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs on the FAMSI (Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc) web site and have provided below.

Quote:

Originally posted by "John Montgomery Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs"

xa-ma-na (xaman) (T114.566:23) > n. "north"; cardinal direction.

OR

JA’ (ja’) (T501v) > n. "water" <> (JM) Represents the blossom of a water lily. (PM) HA’ (ha’) (T501v) > n. "water" <> Represents the blossom of a water lily.

You can access the John Montgomery Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs on the FAMSI web site --- click here. It is possible to search for words in both Mayan or English. It provides a definition, image and sound file for each word.

jjdja · 03-15-2004

My family of 5 stayed at Xaman-Ha over Christmas..I can answer any questions...

Zero Gravity · 03-15-2004

How was your stay at the condo complex, was it a good place to stay, please provide all dettails, good and bad.
Thanks

dougie46 · 03-15-2004

Denise...
That's my girl!! :wink: I knew I could count on you to find the answer...Our fountain of knowledge.. :o :o
Dougie

jjdja · 03-16-2004

We stayed the week between Christmas and New Years. I believe our rate was $2100.Our unit was 7015, if you are familiar with the layout, at the back of the "u" shape. All condos can see the ocean and even though ours was on first floor, ours had a decent view also. The unit seemed to be for rental only. The furniture was adequate, not "nice", but not bad. The kitchen was the only disapointment. The sink and stove were old and I decided not to use the stove or the utensils (I am probably pickier than a lot of people,I have this clean thing..I live for antibiotic wipes...oh well.). The restaurants were great though, so we didn't care. Bonnie, the manager, was very helpful...an asset to the complex. One day she had gone to the hospital with a non spanish speaking guest. The bathrooms were clean and our shower was fine. We always had hot water. The pool was pretty clean...we have one ourselves, so we are kind of picky. The gounds were nice and seemed to be kept up nicely. The best thing about Xaman-Ha is the location. It was nice for our family to be on a little more private beach. It is only a 5 minute walk to 5th Street.

**Anna** · 03-16-2004

We can help you rent a condo in Xaman-Ha. Click here to read more about them and see photos. All condos are privately owned and thus differ a little bit, but all have the core amenities.

J Man · 03-17-2004

I stay at Xaman Ha two or three times a year. Would not want to stay anywhere else. Close to the action of downtown, but far enough away to be quiet. Has a great beach area.

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ycraig way into it Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 119	Xaman-Ha Coming down to Playa on March 19 with my wife 14 year old daughter and 13 year old son. Can anyone tell me about Xaman -Ha Thanks

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ycraig way into it Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 119	Xaman-Ha Xaman-Ha is the name of the condo where we are staying

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kjtom life=playa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 649	re: Xahman-Ha I thought the translation was "water of the north" but then again I zigged when I shudda' zagged once and that was worse ... no info on the condo but I think you will enjoy a visit to Avario Xahman-Ha in the playacar section of PDC ... I bet your condo is not far from it at all and for a modest fee you can see many of the birds of the Yucatan in a very nice setting ... any taxi driver knows where it is but you may be able to walk to it very easily ... I hope someone has info on the condo itself for you

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Zero Gravity sandflea Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3	RE your stay How was your stay at the condo complex, was it a good place to stay, please provide all dettails, good and bad. Thanks

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03-14-2004	#2 (permalink)
tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,131	Xaman-Ha means 'Water from the South' this is the mayan name for Playa Del Carmen...you will see it used around town...where are you staying? what would you like to know about Xaman-Ha? you can find out anything you want on this board just try doing a search for whatever you want....good luck.

03-14-2004	#5 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	Kjtom, Although surely not an expert on PDC, I too thought it meant "water of the North". I think in a previous post, one of our more knowledgeable forum people discussed this, but haven't found the post yet.. I am sure one of them will let us know for sure.. :wink:

03-14-2004	#6 (permalink)
tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,131	the only way i know is i read it in the front of this sight under FAQ i didnt even know there was a hotel named that....i like the way it sounds shaaman-haa

03-14-2004	#7 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	Tommy and Donna, Sunnamugun so it does show that...never noticed that before. I have been doing some research online in the last few minutes, and have found it as both, so now I am really mixed up!!! Since it is written as you say on here, I would think it is right. James and Anna seem to take great pride in making sure their info is correct.

03-15-2004	#9 (permalink)
jjdja sandflea Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	My family of 5 stayed at Xaman-Ha over Christmas..I can answer any questions...

03-15-2004	#11 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	Denise... That's my girl!! :wink: I knew I could count on you to find the answer...Our fountain of knowledge.. :o :o Dougie

03-16-2004	#12 (permalink)
jjdja sandflea Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	We stayed the week between Christmas and New Years. I believe our rate was $2100.Our unit was 7015, if you are familiar with the layout, at the back of the "u" shape. All condos can see the ocean and even though ours was on first floor, ours had a decent view also. The unit seemed to be for rental only. The furniture was adequate, not "nice", but not bad. The kitchen was the only disapointment. The sink and stove were old and I decided not to use the stove or the utensils (I am probably pickier than a lot of people,I have this clean thing..I live for antibiotic wipes...oh well.). The restaurants were great though, so we didn't care. Bonnie, the manager, was very helpful...an asset to the complex. One day she had gone to the hospital with a non spanish speaking guest. The bathrooms were clean and our shower was fine. We always had hot water. The pool was pretty clean...we have one ourselves, so we are kind of picky. The gounds were nice and seemed to be kept up nicely. The best thing about Xaman-Ha is the location. It was nice for our family to be on a little more private beach. It is only a 5 minute walk to 5th Street.

03-16-2004	#13 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 2,991	We can help you rent a condo in Xaman-Ha. Click here to read more about them and see photos. All condos are privately owned and thus differ a little bit, but all have the core amenities.

03-17-2004	#14 (permalink)
J Man life=playa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 556	I stay at Xaman Ha two or three times a year. Would not want to stay anywhere else. Close to the action of downtown, but far enough away to be quiet. Has a great beach area.

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