A huge shadow on the water, domino speckles on blue-grey skin and immense jaws open to filter water and plankton, the pez domino or whale sharks are here. The gentle giants of the sea begin to appear in the Mexican Caribbean in May. Reports start to come in from the biologists that monitor them, fishermen […]
Yalku Follow the coast road north from Akumal to the shores of Yalku, a caleta or inlet of turquoise, crystal-clear waters constantly replenished by cenotes and underground rivers. The lagoon is a haven for colorful reef fish and is perfect for snorkeling. Local tip: go early before it gets too crowded. Punta Laguna A short […]
On April 1, 2021, the Quintana Roo State Government introduced a new Visitor Tax or Tourism Use Fee for all international visitors to the Mexican Caribbean over the age of 15 of $224 pesos (approximately US$10 per person, depending on the exchange rate). Visitors may pay the fee before traveling to Cancun, Puerto Morelos, the […]
Grand Residences and Royal Resorts® have received Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards in three different categories. Travelers’ Choice – Best of the Best 2020 This award is Tripadvisor’s highest recognition and is presented annually to those businesses that are the Best of the Best on Tripadvisor, those that earn excellent reviews from travelers and are […]
We are in this together and we can all help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following hygiene recommendations such as frequent hand washing and social distancing and by using face masks. Masks reduce the dispersion of droplets when you sneeze or cough and if we all wear one we can protect each other. We […]
A stroll along the beach at sunrise is the start of another perfect day in Grand Residences. What do you have planned? Are you going to spend it on the beach or by the pool or have an activity-packed day to stay in shape? Keep up with your daily workout at the gym or use […]
Plan an evening at Flor de Canela on your next visit for some of Chef Rafael Borbolla’s seafood dishes. Fish, shrimp and lobster are cooked to perfection in recipes inspired by the traditions of fishing communities along Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Start your meal with a plate of ceviche, aguachile or tuna tostadas with […]
Here’s a refreshing new salad from Chef Borbolla’s repertoire, a perfect lunch recipe for the summer. Crisp garden vegetables and the nutty flavor of pumpkin seeds and pine nuts, delicious and very nutritious. Grand Residences Green Salad with Pumpkin Seed Pesto 30g baby spinach 60g local squash 40g peas 60g green beans 50g asparagus 40g […]
Fix a cocktail for a summer evening on the terrace and memories of your Mexican Caribbean home away from home will come flooding back. We hope that you will soon be here, in the meantime, here’s a taste of the tropics for you. Beachcomber 3/4oz vodka 3/4oz white rum 2oz orange juice 2oz strawberries ¼ […]
