Grupo Mayan Activities and Sports

Building memories with your loved ones is the most precious moment of any vacation. The Grupo Mayan Resorts are the perfect family vacation destination for everyone. Beautiful scenery, exotic beaches, outdoor adventures and luxurious accommodations make the Grupo Mayan Resorts a top choice for all families.

Whether you want to relax or stay on the go, the Grupo Mayan Resorts have something for everyone. We all know that when mom and dad are happy, the whole family is happy. Nothing makes parents more pleased than to see their children having a good time. The Grupo Mayan Resorts Kids Club offers activities for ages 5 – 12. Activities range from recreational games, ecological adventures, treasure hunts to dances, movies and evening fun. Grupo Mayan Resorts want their younger members to enjoy their stay just as much as their parents do. Group Mayan’s well-orchestrated calendar of various physical and creative activities on the various Grupo Mayan Resort properties will ensure that a great time will be had by all.

Whether indoors or outdoors, there is supervised play by Grupo Mayan’s staff of young women, some whom hold the title of Educatora, equivalent to a teacher’s assistant in the United States.

Just add water and a good time will follow. Make a splash in the Grupo Mayan water playground. The Grupo Mayan Resorts’ Kids Club offers supervised activities that will entertain and educate while providing a kid perfect fun day.

There are trips to see the sea turtles when in season. There are visits to the crocodile farm for the brave – and there is always great fun in imitation the flamingos as they stand on one leg.

For those who are younger – Grupo Mayan Resorts offer babysitting by professional child care givers. They are highly responsible and capable of caring for infants to toddlers. Your concierge will help you with any and all of these services that you may require during your stay.

While staying at Grupo Mayan Resorts, you will find that there is never a shortage of excitement and adventure. The Grupo Mayan Resorts are known for the excellent on site amenities, but during your stay, you must not forget about the endless excursions that can take place outside the resort walls.

Dare Devils staying at the Grupo Mayan Resorts in the Riviera Maya can tag along for a trip to Cobá, where it’s possible to scale Nohoch Mul, the highest pyramid in the Yucatán. For eye-popping views of the surrounding jungle and beyond, you’ll need to climb 120 steps.

Unquestionably, Xel-Ha along the Riviera Maya is one of the best sites for snorkeling. The largest natural aquarium in the world, this natural park is a must. Ditto for Xcaret, México’s grandest theme park where snorkeling can be experienced in the park’s underground rivers. It’s also where to see fascinating indigenous wildlife, take hike through a tropical forest and swim with dolphins.

While staying at Grupo Mayan Resorts in Los Cabos be sure to venture out from January through March. This is the time of year when California gray whale watchers should consider signing up for a day trip to Magdalena Bay, one of only three calving lagoons along Baja’s Pacific Coast with one of the local tour companies. If you prefer to swim with them, visit Cabos Dolphins, which is considered one of the best dolphin centers in the world.

In Los Cabos, hike or bike the canyons of Sierra de La Laguna. At the end of your hike, take a swim in any of the freshwater springs formed by this mountain range’s waterfalls cascading over huge granite peaks. It is possible to climb more than 6,000 feet to the summit, but fair warning, the 15-mile climb is not for the fair-hearted or neophytes.

If you’re in the mood for outdoor adventures, on land or sea, Grupo Mayan Resorts can find the excursions that will appeal to you and your entire family. The expert on site travel agency will help you with all your needs to accommodate fun for any age.

Attention sportsmen, water babies and culture seekers – Mexico offers more things to do than you can shake a stick at. Check out these amazing adventuresome and cultural spots near the Grupo Mayan Resorts in Acapulco. If you’re in the market for anything ranging from scuba diving and eco-trips to scoping out Mexico’s pre-Historic vestiges and museums you’ve come to the right place.

The Grupo Mayan Resorts in Acapulco are the perfect vacation spot to find adventure. About an hour from Acapulco is Tehuacalco, a recently discovered archeological zone. This site includes the remains of a ball court, residentaial space and a holy temple. Also close to the Grupo Mayan Resort in Acapulco is the new Jaguar Route. Highlights include the magnificent interiors of Taxco do Alarcón’s 18th century Santa Prisca Church and the opportunity to explore the rock formations and underground river of Cacahuamilpa’s Caves, Latin America’s largest network of caves. Another recommendation along the route is Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, a small town with streets and houses made of Ivory. It is also where the last Aztec Emperor (Cuauhtémoc) was laid to rest.

There are limitless activities to be enjoyed in Mexico’s turquoise colored waters, and scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and fishing are never more that a splash away. The ultimate extremist can opt for the thrill of jumping off Acapulco Bay’s scary-high and jagged La Quebrada cliffs.

Eco-adventure seekers will want to visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon, a fresh water sanctuary teeming with natural beauty. You can even bird watch at Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island) where you’ll see herons, marabou storks, egrets, penguins – or canoe along the jungle-canopied canals filled with floating water hyacinths.

Also near the Grupo Mayan Resort in Acapulco is Bravo Town. This ecological adventure park offers everything from rafting the River Papagayo’s Class I, II and II-plus rapids and kayaking to bungee jumping and rock climbing.

No one can pack in all the excitement and adventure of the Acapulco area in one trip. Come and stay in the centrally located Grupo Mayan Resort and let their regional specialists tailor your personal itinerary. Come once to beautiful Acapulco and the Grupo Mayan Resort and you will return again and again to immerse yourself in the diversity and intrigue of Mexico.

Grupo Mayan’s resorts throughout Mexico feature some of the country’s best health spas for rest and rejuvenation – the Brio Health Spas and Fitness Centers. The fitness centers feature the finest weight equipment, cardio equipment and amazing classes in tai chi, pilates, spinning, aqua spinning, Zumba, stretching and yoga. And – best of all – the Grupo Mayan team is constantly adding and changing the classes to meet the needs of the many Grupo Mayan members.  

Whether you are looking for a deep tissue massage or an intense workout – the Brio Spa and fitness center has exactly what you are looking for. Be inspired to live a life more inspirational after spending an afternoon in a peaceful environment, free from distractions. Massage, facials, body wraps, hair treatments, manicures, pedicures and much more. Solve your biggest business issue while you tone your glutes. Erase your busy thoughts as your enjoy a signature Grupo Mayan massage in a tranquil environment.  

Energize your senses in a tropical Jacuzzi, sauna or cold plunge. Grupo Mayan Resorts’ Brio Spas are located in Acapulco, Puerto Penasco, Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Nuevo Vallarta. Grupo Mayan staff are highly-trained to provide the most relaxing spa and fitness services available in the most beautiful locations in Mexico.

As if the last few years could get any better for México’s golf industry, the PGA Tour went outside the US and Canada for the first time in 2007, taking it to the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón Golf Course on the Riviera Maya for the PGA Mayakoba Golf Classic. Better yet, El Camaleón has the honor of being the second of México’s courses certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Furthermore, the Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol in Los Cabos which was designed by Jack Nicklaus took the number 24 slot on Golf Digest’s 2008 “100 Best Courses Outside The United States” and snagged the fifth spot on their list of best courses in all of México.

With 200-plus golf courses and counting, many of which are also award-winning, practically everywhere you look, you can play on both nine- and 18-hole courses, public or private - and each one is guaranteed to come with lushly landscaped greens and drop-dead scenery that can “drive” you to distraction.

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Some say the best courses are in Los Cabos because they’re quite challenging. They also offer sigh-inducing vistas across the Sea of Cortés, the majestic Sierra Madre and the deserts.

Originally built as the Old San Jose del Cabo Golf Course by architects M. Schjetnan and Joe Finger, the 3,153-yard, nine-hole Grupo Mayan Punta Sur Golf Course (par 35) is a very popular course in Los Cabos because it offers all golfers a fairly challenging game. Filled with million-dollar views of the Sea of Cortés, count on a handful of holes that will give you pause. For example, hole five. A par five with green on top of a small hill, is surrounded by two bunkers. Hole seven features all-the-time crossing winds. The ninth is a good finishing hole with a wide sloping fairway with sand traps to the top, right and bottom of the green.

A PLACE IN THE SUN
A magical combination of incredible beauty and hypnotic charm, golf is the sport of choice in Acapulco. Golfers can play the Pedro Guereca-designed Grupo Mayan Copra Course. Coming in at 6,156 yards, this 18-hole (par 72) course is considered one of the most beautiful courses on México’s Pacific coast. A semi-flat field with soft undulations, this course offers the challenges of 49 bunkers and four lakes. No wonder Golf & Life magazine dubbed this course of the top 100 courses in the world.

Duffers and Grupo Mayan aficionados are happy to know that México holds the number two spot, behind Hawaii, as best golf destination for US travelers - and in 2007, México was honored with IAGTO´s (the global trade organization for golf tourism) prestigious “Golf Destination of the Year” for Latin America and the Caribbean. 

FIT TO A TEE
Bring your A game to the brand new Península de Cortés course at, Grupo Mayan’s very own, Mayan Palace designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son, Jack II. Only a three hour-plus drive from Arizona, the Mayan Palace and Península de Cortés are part of an alliance with Arizona Golf Partners (AGA), and have hosted two AGA events. This 7,210 yards, elite 18-hole (par 72) beauty is set along a two-mile peninsula with a tidal estuary and the Sea of Cortés on both sides. 

Half the holes are ocean side. The signature hole three will have you on your toes from tee to green. A blind shot off the tee box plays slightly uphill, guarding the visual delight you’ll enjoy as you approach your second shot. And – the course was featured in Nicklaus’ calendar as one of the most stunning new courses. 

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16 miles apart, Puerto and Nuevo Vallarta overlook the Pacific Ocean. An amazingly popular golf destination, the number of view-infused world-class courses has grown substantially in recent years.

A Grupo Mayan course originally designed by Jim Lipe, Jack Nicklaus redesigned the 18-hole (par 72), 6,936-yard Nayar Course. Surrounded by the Sierra Madre and Banderas Bay, this course comes with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Ameca River. Boasting a 129 slope rating, the signature hole is the 14^th, 153-yard par 3 with the beach and a lake guarded entry on either side of the green.

Nicklaus also designed Grupo Mayan’s El Manglar, set along the Riviera Maya. An 18-hole (par 54), 2,923 yard course where water plays an important role throughout. Hole 7 is surrounded by sand traps and a tee box facing the ocean, hole 13, no less challenging, is played against the wind. “Donna Green,” signature hole 17, features two strategically placed bunkers on either side of the green and another at its center, making rather difficult to reach the desired par.

If you have been planning to spend your vacation in Mexico, then Grupo Mayan is the place which is equipped with best of the facilities and packed with lots of entertainment and fun. The Grupo Mayan is a resort which has been stated as ‘The Most Spectacular Resort in Latin America’ by one of the prominent travel magazines. The Grupo Mayan has just redefined the entire concept of ownership of a vacation club which makes it affordable for people who want to experience a vacation of the dreams.
As far as the tennis enthusiasts are concerned, the place is just a heaven for them. The Grupo Mayan has been located in the south of the Acapulco at the Acapulco Diamante. It has modern tennis facilities with 13 tennis courts with showers, lessons and all good stuff generally offered by upscale clubs. Apart from the tennis clubs, the Grupo Mayan is complete with a mile-long swimming pool, a golf course with 18 holes, 3 restaurants along with all the natural beauty that you may handle. In addition to all this, the Palace boasts of an interior lake having navigation canals, kayaks, pedal boats, Kids Club, slides and aqua park waterfalls.
The Grupo Mayan offers an entire world of unlimited luxury. With its special crowned suites, cascading waterfalls, curving pools, lush gardens filled with blossoming flowers, spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and winding lakes, this place is perfect for people marking their anniversary, celebrating their honeymoon or looking to enjoy their vacation. The Grupo Mayan’s beauty is incomparable and enchanting. The towering columns, cascading waterfall and thatched roof promenades gives the visitors a memorable experience of a tropical heaven.
The tennis courts of Grupo Mayan are lighted clay courts in which you may play all time during day or even at night. There is also a Clerc-Grupo Mayan Tennis Academy which offers weekly programs, adult clinics, summer programs and yearly program for beginner players who aim at playing professional tennis. Other tennis clubs in the area include Grand Mayan Tennis Club, Grupo Mayan Acapulco Tennis Club and Grupo Mayan Tennis Courts. The equipments are also available for rent or purchase at one of the Pro Shops. Other facilities available at Grupo Mayan include ATM machine, indoor pool, baby sitters, entertainment center, ice machines, money exchange and taxis. You can also treat yourself as it also gives medical assistance, room service, Sunday mass and travel services to the visitors. There are also special services designed for handicapped visitors.

The Grupo Mayan Beach and Golf Resorts comprises a luxurious collection of resorts offering a fine concoction of grand accommodation set amidst a spectacular location with all flavorful Mexican pleasures.  Whatever vacation you had in mind, whether a treat for the whole family, a bonding with friends, a grand time alone, or a romantic escapade… you are sure to find yourself an oasis of indulgence that is unlike any other.

Other than utter relaxation and pampering beyond compare, this chain of Grupo Mayan Resorts has golfing and its breathtaking beach-front locations as their common features.  The variety of amenities and abundance of nearby attractions leave guests with virtually countless things to consider doing, this including one of the most popular sport and past time in the world which is golf.  The refreshing tropical breeze brought forth by the sea or ocean, wherever Grupo Mayan resort you are staying at, keeps your spirits revitalized no matter if you are just lounging around, bathing under the glorious Mexican sun or engaging in an outdoor adventure.

Golfing at any Grupo Mayan resort will surely be a fun experience to take home with, with the range of courses that it offers from executive signature golf courses to intermediate and beginner level courses.  Together with the resort, these sport facilities are spectacularly nestled on some of the most gorgeous beaches lining Mexico’s coast including those in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Acapulco, Puerto Peñasco and Nuevo Vallarta.

The Grupo Mayan Golf Los Cabos which was formerly the local municipal golf course before it became a resort property was designed to fit the gaming needs of intermediate and beginners.  The facility has retained its public status serving as a popular community for locals and golfing vacationers as well.  The rest of the Grupo Mayan golf courses that were specially constructed for the string of grand resorts offer challenges fit for golfers of every skill level from starters to pros and also features superb amenities.

World renowned golf legends who later became most sought-after designers like Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus are great contributors to the magnificent layout of the Grupo Mayan Golf Courses.  With all the facilities, the natural beauty that the landscape holds was preserved and highlighted by the strategic positioning of the greens and obstacles.  And with each hole, golfers are rewarded with magnificent sceneries ranging from vast azure oceans, to lovely natural lakes, to a fringing of native vegetation, to majestic mountains, and to exotic deserts.  And the pleasures does not end there as each Grupo Mayan golf course, though luxurious, extends a personalized service for each and every guest.

At the Grupo mayan Riviera Maya, just everything is enchanting from the vibrant late night scenes, mystery of the ancient cultures, various and plentiful natural attractions inland and underwater offering countless adventures, sumptuous cuisines, and a whole lot more.  The Grupo mayan serves as a truly exquisite way to discover what the Riviera Maya, the resort’s Mexican-Caribbean home, has to offer.

The Grupo mayan Riviera Maya is an exotic haven of luxury that makes every minute of your vacation truly cherished with the various amenities and abundant activities it has in store.  Whatever your style or preferences, the Grupo mayan with its traditional Mexican hospitality and grand setting, will surely keep every bit of your senses more than satisfied.

One of the premier features of the Grupo mayan Riviera Maya is its executive-type signature golf course designed by world renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus.  The 18-hole par 54 course extends itself in a lush area between Playa del Carmen and Cancun.  The greens were brilliantly set amidst the grounds, highlighting the natural beauty that the landscape holds that features the exotic native vegetation offering various hues and depth and two lovely lakes embraced by rock formations carved by elements over time.

The Grupo mayan Golf Course of the Riviera Maya stretches over an area of 2923 yards and is dotted by obstacles, making up for the challenges.  With its greens laid out in a ‘50s architectural design, the golf course area features the best conditioned greens in the area with exciting sand traps filled with radiant, powdery white sand.  From the lively morning sun and down to its golden glow as it sets, golfing at the Grupo mayan will prove to be invigorating all day long with the revitalizing energy brought by the ocean breeze.

A regular or twilight Green Reservation at the Grupo mayan Golf Course comprises of a round trip transportation via shared electric cars from any location within the Mayan Riviera and Cancun and a golf cart once on site.  Reservations can be made even by non-guests of the resort but special rates apply to those who are currently staying at the Grupo mayan.  A proper golfing dress code is implemented, with jeans and bathing suits disallowed.  Each golfer is required to use his own equipment, but not having brought such, you can rent gears.  Other amenities include the Snack Bar where you can indulge in light meals and cooling beverages, and the Boutique where you can browse through and buy exclusive golf items.

The Grupo mayan of Puerto Peñasco is delicately nestled at a spectacular setting in La Jolla de Cortes, stretching some miles along the gorgeous sandy beach generously bathed by the golden Mexican sun.  The resort offers tempting accommodation packages that fuse the unparalleled beauty that nature brings and the endless opportunities for fun and excitement.  The Grupo mayan makes up for a totally unforgettable stay whether for solo travelers, romantic couples, friends and even for the whole family.

Among the prime features of the Grupo mayan of Puerto Peñasco or the Rocky Point is golfing.  The resort takes pride of its 18-hole par 72 golf course that has been designed by none other than renowned golf course architects, the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II.  Perched at the highlands of the Sea of Cortez, the golf course has been creatively laid out to offer sumptuous sights of the enchanting mountain, ocean and desert sceneries with each hole.

The Grupo mayan resort, together with its golf course is conveniently located at the Estuary La Pinta, which runs less than 60 miles from the US - Mexican border and just about a 4-hour drive from both Mexicali Airport in Baja California and Phoenix International Airport in Arizona.

Any golfer that represents a skill level ranging from beginner to pro is sure to enjoy the beauty as well as the challenge that the golf course of the Grupo mayan presents.  The verdantly carpeted area that spreads over 7100 yards is delightfully strewn with strategically placed obstacles which include split fairways, a hundred bunkers, drivable par fours, water holes and a magnificent lake.

At the Grupo mayan golf course, the golfing pleasure doesn’t end with the feast for the eyes and the well-architectured challenges, the site also provides excellent personalized services.  For beginners who wish to learn and improve their games, you can opt to take private or group lessons from competent instructors.  Facilities such as a lovely and amply spaced putting green area and driving range are encompassed for practicing convenience.  You can even avail of equipment storage without any charge.

Golfing at the Grupo mayan does not require you to be a guest of the resort.  All you need is to have a reservation, and dressed in a proper golfwear, you’re ready to go.  Not having golfing gears with you is also not a problem as there are onsite equipment rentals.  And for those who wish to golf and see pros in action, check out the tournaments calendar of the Grupo mayan golf course.