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Insider Tips for Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

Updated: Aug 26

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Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

Must Do at Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

  • Snorkel from the beach

  • Take a pic at the Riviera Maya sign

  • Rent a jet ski ($)

  • Bowl at the Maya Mall ($)

  • Mini golf 

  • Water Zumba

  • Water tricycles 

  • Go Karts ($)

  • Pirates Island Water Park ($)

  • Look for wildlife - monkeys, coatis and iguanas!


Must Eat at Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

  • Omelette station at the buffet

  • Jalapeno Poppers at Strikers

  • Mango ice cream in a chocolate cone

  • Almond Chicken at La Fuente

  • Hibachi at Tokyo restaurant

  • Beef Tenderloin at Santa Fe

  • Antipasto bar at Santa Fe

  • Chips & guacamole at the buffet

  • Seafood Linguine at La Trattoria

  • Burger at Captain Morgan


Must Drink at Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

  • Mango Tango

  • Mexican Coffee

  • Paloma (Tropical bar)

  • Iceberg (Corona beer with lime slush)

  • Miami Vice

  • Strawberry & Mango Daiquiris

  • Mojitos

  • Snake Shot

  • Mango Margarita with tajin rim

  • Pina Colada


Quick Tips for Barcelo Maya Grand Complex

  • Take a ride on the lobby bus when you arrive to get a lay of the land.

  • Pants & closed toe shoes are required for men at a majority of the a la carte restaurants.

  • The best spot for snorkeling is in front of the Palace - look for the jaguar statue.

  • Don’t feed the turtles.

  • If not staying at the Palace, you can pay $20 per person to eat at Brasserie at the Palace-get the candy box and buns! If staying at the Palace, this restaurant is included.

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