Muyil

A 20-minute drive to the south of Tulum lies Muyil, also known as Chunyaxche, an archaeological site on the shores of a lagoon that shares the same name. The largest Mayan site found to date in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Muyil was an…

Mayapán

Unlock more of the secrets of the past by visiting Mayapan, the last capital of the Maya on the Yucatán Peninsula. Located 30 miles south of Mérida, this site was founded around A.D. 1250 during the post-Classic period of Mayan civilization…

Yucatán’s Colonial Heritage

In 1517, a Spanish expedition led by Francisco Hernández de Cordoba set foot in the land of the Maya, he was followed by fellow countrymen Juan de Grijalva and Hernán Cortés in 1518 and 1519, respectively. Cortés landed on Cozumel but soon…

Royal Recipes: Shrimp Tacos

By popular demand, we are delighted to share more of your favorite recipes from the Royal Resorts restaurants. The Royal Haciendas Shrimp Tacos Quantities given are per person 3 jumbo shrimp 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper 1 oz. lime juice 4.1 oz.…

Royal Recipes: Lime Soup


Sopa de Lima (Lime Soup) is a traditional recipe from the Yucatan and is a long-standing favorite with Royal Resorts members. Ingredients: 10 oz sliced green pepper 7 ½ oz of sliced red pepper 7 oz sliced onion 9 ½ oz sliced celery 5 ½…

Portobello Mushroom Seafood Surprise

A classic seafood recipe courtesy of the chef at El Conquistador Restaurant in The Royal Mayan. 50g cream 
100g portobello mushroom (one per person)
 55 g shrimp 
41g scallop 
Diced lobster 
30 g clarified butter 
15g chopped white…

Creamy Bean Soup

A longtime Royal favorite! 1kg black beans 5 liters of water 6 leaves of epazote (Mexican herb) Half a white onion 5oz lard 2½oz garlic 2oz chicken stock powder ¼ gallon of chicken stock Bring the water to the boil, add the beans (make sure…

Black Bean Salsa

A variation on the popular black bean salsa served at some of the Royal restaurants. 130g/4½oz black beans soaked overnight in water to cover 2 serrano chilies (or to taste) 1 red onion 1-2 tomatoes Grated rind and juice of one lime 2 tbsp…

Mixed Ceviche

Ingredients given below are per person. 4 oz cooked shrimp 2 ½ oz grouper fillet (diced) 4 oz pico de gallo 1 oz garlic oil 1 ½ oz lime juice Salt & pepper 1 lettuce leaf 1 sliced tomato ¼ lime 1 ½ oz diced avocado 2 olives 3 oz tortilla…

Los Murales Seafood Broth

Ingredients given below are per person. 1 oz extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 1 oz white wine 2 tbsp tomato sauce with fish stock 2 oz shrimp 1 tsp salt 9 oz fish stock 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 0.6 tsp saffron threads ½…