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Meet the Chef: Guido de la Mora
We are excited to welcome Chef Guido de la Mora back to the Grand Residences family and are sure that he will delight you with his sublime dishes and attention to detail.
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September Activities
Join us for great dining in El Faro Grill and Flor de Canela this September, colorful cocktails and plenty of Mexican music.
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Chocolate Discovery
Did you know that cacao was first cultivated in Mexico by the Olmec culture 3,000 years ago and that the ancient Maya made a bitter drink from the beans and also used them as currency?
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Cool cocktails
We are feeling patriotic at Grand Residences this month and the bartenders have a frozen cocktail for you to try inspired by the Mexican flag. Be sure to raise your glass in a toast and Viva Mexico!
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Grand Recipes
If you are staying with us in September, be sure to try chiles en nogada in Flor de Canela. Here’s the recipe for this delicious dish if you would like to make it yourself.
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Wine of the month
Grand Residences Sommelier Javier Moreno has a Mexican recommendation for the September wine of the month.
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Three ancient Maya cities to visit in the Riviera Maya
From the jungle to the sea, the Riviera Maya’s archaeological sites are full of contrasts.
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Travel Gallery
Here’s our monthly gallery showcasing some of the region’s many natural and historical attractions. How many have you visited? Which ones would you like to explore on future visits to Cancun and the Riviera Maya?
Xoximilco
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YUCATAN NEWS
The Mexican Ethic Clothing Museum or MUREM has moved to a new and larger location in Valladolid.