The island of Holbox has taken the lead in banning single-use plastics from its shores. The new management plan for the Yum Balam reserve, which includes Holbox, prohibits the entry of plastic bottles and containers, PET, polystyrene and plastic bags. Holbox is the first island in Mexico to implement this important environmental legislation.
For those of you wondering about the seaweed that has been washing ashore from time to time along parts of the Quintana Roo coast during the summer, we are happy to report that it has disappeared and our turquoise waters have returned. The decline in the amount of sargassum is due to cooling sea temperatures […]
Millions of tourists visit the Mexican Caribbean each year and the authorities work closely to ensure the safety of visitors and residents. Security is being boosted further in the state of Quintana Roo with the implementation of additional monitoring measures, extra police for the cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen and increased coordination between […]
Anniversary of the Founding of Merida, January 6 On January 6, inhabitants of Merida, state capital of Yucatan observe the anniversary of the founding of the city in 1542 by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo. Observed with a procession, mass and serenade to the city, it marks the start of the month-long City Festival, a […]
Have you ever looked up at the Mayan heavens? Gazing up at the deep blue sky ablaze with myriad stars and listening to the waves break on the shoreline makes for a magical evening, the setting for an unforgettable meal, a bottle of fine wine or champagne. On your next trip, how about organizing a […]
Here is the latest news from our Grand Residences turtle guardians. Of the 37 nests registered to date for the season there are 21 nests in the corral with eggs still to hatch. Security staff have released 1,282 baby turtles so far, 511 loggerheads and 711 green turtles, and the eggs in three more nests […]
The Riviera Maya is gearing up for the its sporting event of the year, the OHL Mayakoba Classic PGA tournament at the El Camaleon course from November 5 to 11. However avid golfers know that great golf is to be enjoyed year-round in the Mexican Caribbean on a collection of superb courses designed by golf […]
Are you looking forward to your next visit? You can start your vacation planning now by downloading the Grand Residences App. It has some great tools that you can use to make the most of your vacation time: Preregister guests staying with you Review orders and vacation purchases Look at resort activity schedules Check restaurant […]
This month we take you on a photo tour of Yucatan’s twin pueblos magicos or magical towns, Valladolid and Izamal. Both rich in history and traditions, these colonial treasures are great day trip options from the Riviera Maya. If you have a picture of a special place in the Yucatan, Puerto Morelos and Grand Residences […]
