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New museums in Yucatan
Are you planning a trip to Merida or Valladolid on your next vacation? If so, here are two new museums you might want to visit.
First up in Merida is the Museum of Yucatecan Cuisine (Museo de la Gastronomía Yucateca). This restaurant and…
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New Grand Residences App designed to save you time on vacation
At Grand Residences we use the latest technology for your convenience and comfort, from the smart bracelet that acts as your door key and charge card to the tablet we give you so that you can keep an eye on your children while they enjoy the…
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Another accolade for Grand Residences
Grand Residences has won the Hotels.com Loved by Guests gold award 2017. The annual award is based on reviews and ratings received from Grand Residences guests who booked their stay at the resort through Hotels.com
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It is turtle time in the Mexican Caribbean
May marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season and your Grand Residences security guards are ready to join other turtle guardians in the annual statewide conservation campaign.
The Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s most important…
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All aboard for a catamaran cruise
Cruise along the Puerto Morelos shoreline at sunset on board a luxury catamaran. Sip champagne and nibble hors d’oeuvres as you relax and enjoy the voyage.
The sunset cruise is a great way to start an unforgettable evening in the Mexican…
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Every picture tells a story
This month we have included some of our favorite spots in the neighboring state of Yucatán. We hope the selection gets you in the mood to go exploring and discover its natural and historical treasures on your next trip.
If you have a picture…
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Set sail for the island of Cozumel
More than a thousand years ago, Mayan pilgrims from all over the Yucatan Peninsula would board fragile canoes to make the crossing to the sacred island of Cozumel, defying wind, waves and currents. Their destination was the shrine of Ixchel,…
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Puerto Morelos municipality unveils its new logo
Get to know the new Puerto Morelos official logo presented by the municipal authorities in April.
Designed by David Espinoza Álvarez, the winning logo was selected by a jury after a competition to choose the municipality’s new image. It…
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Travesia Sagrada Maya, the Sacred Mayan Journey to Cozumel
After six months of arduous dawn training sessions, on May 26, 300 oarsmen from Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen will board 30 canoes in the sheltered inlet at Xcaret ready to embark on the 2017 Travesia Sagrada Maya or Sacred Mayan Journey.…