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Mayan Palace
Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Here are some photos we took while visiting there in January of 2005
Click on the thumbnail photo to see the full size version.
Here is the sign directing you to turn onto the
dirt road that takes you to the Mayan Palace. You will drive on this road
for 7 kilometers and pass two different guard houses.
Another view of the dirt road leading to
Mayan Palace 
The road finally arrives at Mayan Palace
Mayan Palace likes to do grand designs for their resort
entrances. Here they have constructed a row of round brick columns which
encircle the driveway. These must be the only Mayan ruins in Rocky
Point.
They have also incorporated ponds, cactus plantings and bubbling fountains to add to the beauty.
Here are two views of the very elegant and tastefully decorated lobby that features comfy chairs, and four fireplaces to warm the bones on a cold desert night. The lobby is open air and not heated. This is also where the happy and smiling concierge sits.
The current resort has no elevators. Here are the
stairs you will need to use to get around. There are three floors.
Fortunately the lobby is somehow on the 2nd level, so no matter what floor you
are on it's only a one flight walk or less.
The condo buildings are set around the lagoon
Very similar look and construction to the current buildings
in Riviera Maya. Small terraces face the pool and ocean for the lucky
occupants of the even number units. Odd number units face the
desert/mountains. We were not among the lucky ones.
Nice view of the resort from the beach
Swimming Pools !
Mayan Palace is noted for their large spectacular swimming
pools. While nice, the existing pool in Puerto Penasco is small by Mayan
Palace standards. This is due to the fact that this resort was
originally designed to be a Sea Garden with smaller rooms and fewer
amenities.
This is the building that houses the indoor heated swimming
pool. On the backside of this building is the health Club and Spa
The pool is not very large. We also thought it to be a little too
shallow for our liking. However, the water was warm and the pool was
clean. Waiters come by often to take orders for drinks and food.
Here are some shots
of the inside of the condos
The king size bed in the master bedroom.
The second bedroom (lock-off room) with two beds.
The Bathroom sink
The mini kitchen
Here's an example of the room decor.
Dining Area
Living Room 
The maids were just super. Not only do they do a great job cleaning, but they make life fun with their creativity.
Desyuno Buffet!
The Bakal was open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great ocean views from the dining area. Great food, Very Clean, great service.
Themed dinner nights such as "Surf and Turf" on Friday, "New York Strip" on Wednesday, "Prime Rib" on Monday and Mexican Fiesta on Thursday. We enjoyed our meals there.
The beach was huge! Very flat and the sand almost white. You could see sea shells everywhere. Waves never appeared to be dangerous.
We only declined to swim because it was
late January and the water temp was probably only 60 degrees and the air
temperature about 68 degrees. We intend to return in summer when it should
be toasty warm. 
To the East of the
existing resort they are building the NEW Mayan Palace!
This is the construction of the new 12 story
tower. The first phase of the building is now completed and is being
used for guests. 
We were informed that the new sections will be built to even higher quality Mayan Palace standards. That is, the rooms will be larger, the furnishings nicer, the swimming pool will be huge with three tiers of cascading water and there will be many additional restaurants and shops.
Another fantastic addition will be the beautiful seaside Jack
Nicklaus designed 18 hole golf course that will surround the resort. Click
here for photos of the golf course:
http://www.mayanresortsgolf.com/en/puerto/index.cfm
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