Discover the meaning of the Mayan sculptures
Grand Bahia Principe Akumal
In the lobby, the hotel’s central axis, dominates the space and welcomes all visitors, a magnificent work of contemporary art 9 meters high and over 15 tons of weight by the Mexican sculptor Renato Dorfman and excellent team of sculptors Maya: “Ixim” represents man in eternal communion with the elements, animals and plants, existing in harmony with nature.
In cultures of ancient Mexico, corn was considered a sacred plant that symbolized the goodness of the universe to men by providing sustenance. Ixim’s mission is to raise awareness in humans that they are just cells of a living being called Earth and it will only survive if it reaches harmony
Grand Bahia Principe Tulum
The Lobby is the central hub of the hotel, is full of symbols, but the most spectacular of all is the majestic column that dominates everything around and that is a welcome to all our visitors. In this column are recorded the levels of the Maya World:
The Underworld: aquatic place where souls would be purified. Represented in the column, at water level by a priest who makes a journey of purification. He is accompanied by four guides that will facilitate the trip:
The iguana: represents the connection between man and the earth
Monkey: between land and open space
The parakeet: represents the flight, open space
The dog: is the guardian of this expedition.
The World: in the middle of the column are three human figures representing life itself and the three aspects most significant for the Maya: the joy, knowledge and Fear of the Gods.
The cosmos: the engraving of a two-headed snake represents infinity, cosmic life. Finally, and as a symbol of guidance, this column stands over the hut and at its endMayan ideograms are recorded in the four cardinal directions Mayas ideograms.
Grand Bahia Principe Coba
A breathtaking lobby greets visitors with a sculpture of Mayan-inspired contemporary art. “Tribute to the Sun” ir represents the three sides of the day dawn, day and dusk. Carved on site by the Mexican sculptor Renato Dorfman is made of cement and mortar.
