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Mayan discoveries

Archaeologists working for the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have made several major discoveries at three of the Yucatan’s archaeological sites: Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Kuluba. At Uxmal, archaeologists discovered a…
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CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA & YUCATAN EVENTS

Here’s our regular round up of festivals and events in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Yucatan in the next few months. Anniversary of the Founding of Merida, January 5-6 On the evening of January 5 and on January 6, inhabitants of Merida, state…
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Keeping your Resort home in tiptop order

As part of our resort-wide cleaning and maintenance projects carried out during Maintenance Week in September, for the safety of owners and guests, an anti-slip product was applied on the pool decks and around the private rooftop terrace pools. As…
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Mouthwatering menus: new lunch dishes to try at El Faro

Chef Rafael Borbolla is cooking up some delicious new dishes for the lunch menu at El Faro so be sure to call in on your next visit. Starters range from baked zucchini carpaccio and bruschetta topped with burrata cheese and drizzled with balsamic…
Mexican ceramics
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Every picture tells a story

This month we celebrate the color and creativity of Mexico expressed in folk art. Ceramics, wood carvings of animals, angels and creatures of fantasy, embroidered or hand-woven textiles, glass, metal, leather, bead work, palm and even bark paper,…
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Spread the Word about Grand Residences

If you enjoy telling your friends, relatives and associates about Grand Residences and showing them photos of your home in paradise, why not help spread the word by participating in the Grand Residences Referral Program? We want your referrals…
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Time Travel: Exploring the Yucatan’s colonial towns

Plan a day or two-day trip to one of the Yucatan’s colonial towns or cities for a glimpse of history and rich traditions. Merida Heading the list is Merida, state capital of the Yucatan. Steeped in history, Merida was founded in 1542…
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PGA Tournament news

For those of you who travel to the Mexican Caribbean in November and who love golf, don’t miss the Mayakoba Golf Classic PGA Tour event at El Camaleon Golf Club. From November 11 to 17, this tournament brings together a field of golfers with…