Entries by Apolo Castro

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Meet The Neighbors

Deborha Campbell, a longtime member and Grand Residences owner has been good enough to share her thoughts on Royal Resorts and Grand Residences this month. We would like to thank her for her kind words and the affection she and husband Murdoch have for their home away from home. “Yesterday, while listening to the saxophonist by […]

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Sculpting Works of Art from Sand in Puerto Morelos

Venezuelan artist José Luis Gonzalez amazed Puerto Morelos visitors at Christmas with his beautiful Nativity scene created from sand. For Easter he did it again with a representation of the Last Supper, Moises and La Pièta, the masterpiece of Michelangelo. This impressive exhibit took him 20 days to sculpt with the help of three assistants […]

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Copa del Rey Polo Tournament

Puerto Morelos is gearing up for the annual Copa del Rey Polo Tournament at El Rey Polo & Country Club from April 23 to 26. Located in the jungle along the Ruta de los Cenotes, 11 kilometers from the coast, El Rey Polo & Country Club is a magnificent setting for a fast-paced sport that […]

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Cancun wins Destination of the Year award

Cancun has won the Expedia Destination of the Year award in recognition of its popularity and its attractions. Jesus Almaguer, director of the Cancun Visitors & Convention Bureau accepted the trophy at the Tianguis Travel Fair in Acapulco as it was awarded for the destination with the most successful marketing campaign.

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Record numbers of international tourists to Mexico in 2014

The Mexican Tourism Board reported that the country welcomed 29,090,000 million visitors in 2014, an increase from the 2013 figures of 24 million. The positive trend is continuing in 2015 and Mexico has regained its top 10 position in the rankings of countries receiving the most international visitors. Revenue from tourism also increased by 16.5 […]

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Cancun Shopping News

Construction is now underway on the new Town Center mall in Puerto Cancun and the inauguration is expected to take place in late 2016. With views of the Caribbean and Puerto Cancun marina, the new shopping center will be the largest in the state of Quintana Roo. In addition to more than 100 stores – […]