Entries by Apolo Castro

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Every picture tells a story

We thought you would like to see a festive selection of photos to remind you of the natural beauty and colors that make the Mexican Caribbean such an incredible destination. If you have a picture of Grand Residences, Puerto Morelos or a favorite place in the Mexican Caribbean or the Yucatan that you would like […]

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The Steinvurzel Family

Meet Sharon and Bernardo Steinvurzel, Royal Resorts members for more than 30 years. They recently stayed at Grand Residences with their children and grandchildren and had this to stay about the resort. “It was magnificent, says Sharon.” “The service was par excellence, second to none, really incredible and the staff were amazing. They were very […]

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Mayan Magic

The ancient cities of the Maya have an air of mystery whenever you visit them but for many travelers, a trip to the World Heritage Site of Chichen Itza in September to witness the Equinox offers even more wonders.   An ancient god returns to earth On September 22 and 23, the Pyramid of Kukulcan […]

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Puerto Morelos Seaweed Update

Beach cleaning efforts in Puerto Morelos to remove the sargassum or seaweed washing ashore have been boosted since the beginning of August. More than 850 people are currently involved and the number is set to top 1,000 for the next 35 days. Cleaning brigades are patrolling the stretch of shoreline from Bahia Petempich south to […]

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More Statues for the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art

Cancun’s iconic underwater museum is expanding once more. “Entendimiento” (The Understanding), a cluster of figures kneeling around the sacred fire is the latest group of sculptures to be submerged in the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art and it will soon be joined by two more art works: Zoe and Bendición (The Blessing), out of a […]

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Restoring Yucatan’s Colonial Heritage

The Government of Yucatan has announced that the second phase of the restoration project in the historic town center of Valladolid that will bring many of the facades of 16thand 17th century mansions back to life and illuminate the architecture of the imposing San Bernardino and Sisal monastery is almost complete. The Valladolid project joins […]

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Mayan Discoveries at Uxmal and Chichen Itza

A team of archaeologists working in the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Puuc Hills of southern Yucatan has discovered traces of 150 different species of medicinal plants in the vicinity of the Palace of the Governor, pointing to the existence of herb gardens when the city was inhabited. […]

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Trusted Traveler Program set to Expand in Airports

Starting in 2016, the United States, Mexico and Canada plan to create a “trusted traveler” network that will allow eligible citizens to apply for fast track airport screening. Under the agreement Mexican nationals who are registered for the Viajero Confiable program will be able to apply for the United States-Canada Nexus trusted traveler program. Canadians […]