
Jungle-Lakes Course
Moon Palace Golf and Spa


About this course
The Jungle-Lakes course at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort is a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in the early 2000s as part of the large Moon Palace resort complex south of Cancún. The course occupies a stretch of coastal terrain between the Caribbean Sea and the inland jungle, presenting a routing that moves through distinct zones of Yucatán landscape. Nicklaus worked with the natural limestone substrate and native vegetation to create a layout that incorporates both tropical jungle corridors and open wetland areas, with several holes playing alongside or over natural cenotes and freshwater lakes characteristic of the region. The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to resort golf, offering multiple tee boxes to accommodate a wide range of abilities while still presenting strategic interest for accomplished players. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes modest by most standards but significant for the flat Quintana Roo coastline, and the course features the broad, contoured greens typical of Nicklaus's work. Water comes into play frequently, both as hazard and visual element, with the jungle providing a dense backdrop that frames holes and defines playing corridors. Moon Palace operates as a large all-inclusive resort property, and the course serves primarily resort guests and visitors to the Cancún hotel zone. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse integrated into the resort's amenities. The course provides a golf option for travelers seeking a designed layout in a tropical setting, combining the challenge of a signature architect with the convenience of resort access.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, MX
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Moon Palace Golf and Spa begins at Cancún International Airport (CUN), Mexico's busiest gateway, situated roughly twenty kilometers north of the resort along the Caribbean coast. From there, the drive south traces the Hotel Zone's famous beachfront boulevard before veering inland through the Yucatán jungle, a transition marked by the gradual shift from resort density to dense tropical canopy - a forty-minute passage that signals arrival in one of Mexico's most exclusive resort enclaves. Private aviation clients benefit from nearby Cancún International's dedicated private terminals, or the option of Playa del Carmen Airport (CUN's secondary hub) for a more intimate touchdown. The final approach winds through lush, manicured grounds where cenote-fed lagoons and native limestone formations frame your arrival at Moon Palace, a sprawling sanctuary where golf, spa, and Caribbean luxury converge in one seamless destination.

FAQ
Common questions about Jungle-Lakes at Moon Palace Golf and Spa
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Jungle-Lakes at Moon Palace Golf and Spa has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Jungle-Lakes was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Yes. Jungle-Lakes at Moon Palace Golf and Spa is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Jungle-Lakes is 72.
Jungle-Lakes is a 18-hole course.




