- Mayan Palace
Infobox_Company
company_name = Mayan Palace, Luxury Hotels & Spas.
company_
company_type = Private
foundation = 1988
location = flagicon|MEXMexico City ,Mexico
industry =hospitality ,tourism
homepage = [http://grupomayan.com/mayan-palace/ Mayan Palace Official Site]
footnotes =Mayan Palace is a Mexico based brand of
luxury resorts operating underGrupo Mayan . Mayan Palace features six properties located in popularMexico beach destinations. Current luxury resort locations includeRiviera Maya ,Acapulco ,Mazatlan ,Nuevo Vallarta , PuertoVallarta andLa Jolla de Cortes ,nearbyPuerto Penasco .History
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The first Mayan Palace was inaugurated in
Acapulco ,Mexico . This Mayan Palace gaveGrupo Mayan international recognition by being one of the first hotels in Mexico to resemble what we know today as aresort . This opening additionally madeGrupo Mayan one of the most renowned groups inLatin America for its resorts featuring extensive green areas, lakes, and pools. The second Mayan Palace to open was Mayan PalacePuerto Vallarta , which was previously known as Vidafel. This hotel was completely rebuilt after a powerfulearthquake in the state ofJalisco , and was rebranded into a Mayan Palace, making it the second hotel in the chain. Soon after various other Mayan Palace luxury resorts opened in various Mexican beach destinations. Mayan Palace became the premierGrupo Mayan property and the reason behind the parent company's rebranding into its current name,Grupo Mayan .The Mayan Palace Hotels broke away from the traditional hotel schemes and designs existing in Mexico at the end of the 80’s and 90’s; always seeking to be avant-garde, they established guidelines for both Mexican architecture and the hotel industry itself, bringing the design parameters used in the Mayan civilization to the present age. They accomplished this by resuming the schemes of clean, massive, and impressive volume; the octagonal plotting of designs and orientation following a main axis, yet respecting the natural condition of the location thus providing amiable organic forms. [http://www.mayanresorts.org/rights.htm]
Both the
Acapulco Mayan Palace and theNuevo Vallarta Mayan Palace have two of the largest pools in the world.Most of the Mayan Palace luxury resorts have an Albatross Golf Courses and several restaurants and bars including a wine bar in
Nuevo Vallarta , the Sun Set Club and Lounge inPuerto Vallarta and the Beach Club inAcapulco where many celebrities have been spotted including the world famous singerLuis Miguel .Properties
Mayan Palace Acapulco
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Mayan Palace
Acapulco is located in Punta Diamante inAcapulco ,Mexico . The resort is located five minutes fromAcapulco International Airport and 20 minutes from the center ofAcapulco . It has the Copra Golf Course byAlbatross Golf Courses , a clubhouse, restaurant and pro shop. It also has 12 lighted clay tennis courts where many national tournaments are held and a gym. Mayan Palace Acapulco also features a Brio Health Spa & Fitness Center. The Mayan-themed architecture, and large open spaces with extensive landscaping have made Mayan Palace known as a spectacular Latin American resort. [http://www.mayanresorts.org/rights.htm]Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta
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Mayan Palace
Nuevo Vallarta is situated inNuevo Vallarta inNayarit ,Mexico , along theBanderas Bay . Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta is located 15 minutes away fromPuerto Vallarta International Airport . The resort is located inside theGrupo Mayan property next toThe Grand Mayan . Mayan Palace is additionally located insideNayar Town , currently under construction and featuring a JackNicklaus design golf course. This resort also has a Brio Health Spa & Fitness Center, several restaurants and an internet cafe. OtherGrupo Mayan properties within walking distance includeSea Garden andThe Grand Mayan . [http://grupomayan.com/mayan-palace/nuevo-vallarta/]Mayan Palace La Jolla de Cortes
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Mayan Palace
Puerto Penasco is located inside theGrupo Mayan property inLa Jolla de Cortes . The resort is situated on apeninsula with a tidalestuary La Pinta that fills up twice a day. The local geography, and mix of desert, mountains and blue ocean give this Mayan Palace its architectural base. The Mayan-themed architecture here blends with aSanta Fe style, to create a unique Mayan Palace. In addition, this Mayan Palace is located only an hour away from theUS Mexico Border ofArizona . Like other Mayan Palace resorts, this one also features a Brio Health Spa and Fitness Center, a gym and free wi-fi in some areas.La Jolla de Cortes location of this Mayan Palace provides its guests with exposure to the natural phenomena known as asandstorm several times a year. TheAlbatross Golf Course , named Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course in this hotel was featured inJack Nicklaus ' 2008 calendar opposite the month of February.Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta
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Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta is located inside the
Grupo Mayan property inPuerto Vallarta Marina . It was built after a Vidafel property suffered structural damage in aJalisco earthquake, and hence demolished to allow for the construction of a Mayan Palace branded hotel. The luxury hotel is located only five minutes away from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. It includes two restaurants, the Sun Set bar and lounge and a large entertainment bar area with pool tables. Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta is a popular wedding destination for many hotel guests.Grupo Mayan formed a contract withCartier and opened the first authorized Cartier distributor in Puerto Vallarta inside the Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta. Mayan Palace also featuresa gym and a convenience market.Mayan Palace Mayan Riviera
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The Mayan Palace
Riviera Maya is located inside theGrupo Mayan property in the Mayan Jungle only 35 mintues away from the Canun International Airport (CUN ). This resort has the El ManglarAlbatross Golf Course byJack Nicklaus . It also includes various restaurants in which one of Mexico's top chefs works. The hotel also has various pools overlooking the ocean or the lake and many pool bars and snack areas. This resort also has a Brio Health Spa and Fitness Center which includes a gym overlooking the ocean and a healthy snack bar.Luis Miguel Performed for his Mexico en la Piel tour here in 2006. [http://www.cancunblog.info/2006/03/03/luis-miguel-concert/]Mayan Palace Mazatlan
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The Mayan Palace
Mazatlan is located in one of the first areas where the companyGrupo Mayan , formerly Vidafel, built its first hotels. It is a small, comfortable hotel with several restaurants and bars. It is located 30 minutes from the international airport and is one of the favorite Mayan Palace hotels for some of its first customers.External Links
* [http://www.grupomayan.com/mayan-palace Mayan Palace Official site]
* [http://www.grupomayan.com Grupo Mayan Official site]References
* [http://www.grupomayan.com]
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