The on-site nursery produces 90% of the plants used in local reforestation, while the 3,200 sq. ft. garden, "La Huerta del Chef", contains vegetables, herbs, corn, fruits and different types of chili peppers. The resort incorporates fencing around nesting areas on the beach in order to protect baby sea turtles. You'll feel as if you've walked into a dream when you enter the crown jewel of the Barcelo Maya Beach resort complex: the luxurious all-inclusive, Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe. It's all here: a postcard-worthy backdrop for your perfect vacation, complete with the lush, tropical landscapes, powder soft sands, and sparkling turquoise hues of the Caribbean. Every room at the Barcelo Maya Palace is a suite inspired by the local colonial style where every corner has its own unique and exclusive personality. Hungry? Not with a selection of eight distinctive, elegant restaurants awaiting you, including a choice of French, Caribbean, Asian, Brazilian, and Mediterranean cuisines to satisfy every appetite. Kids are cordially invited to the Barcy's Kids' Club for fun activities all day, the Teen Club for kids over 12, the children's waterpark, and the miniature golf course. Is relaxation your goal? Step back in time into the 16,000-square-foot U-Spa inspired by Mayan philosophy, with a spectacular Temazcal, a Mayan steam bath. If you wish to purify your energy or just relax, these traditional spa services will rejuvenate you. Stay on the move with an activities schedule that is new every day. Grab your team and head to the professional soccer field or stop by one of the nine lighted tennis courts. Challenge a friend to some basketball or try your hand at archery. Dive into the sparkling ocean for some kayaking, windsurfing, or catamaran sailing, and then back onto the white sands for some beach volleyball! Need a rest? Just lay back by one of two impressive pools or lounge in the Jacuzzi with a cool drink and a snack from the beach grill. If you're a night owl, be sure and to check out the dynamic live show and then take the complimentary Express Maya Train to Jaguar's disco to dance until the wee hours of the morning! Guests of the Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe can enjoy full access to the services and amenities of all hotels that make up the Barcelo Maya Beach Resort complex. Stay at one, play at all! It's all here. Exceptional Values! Honeymooners: Room upgrade (based on availability), petit fours, bottle of domestic champagne and American breakfast in bed the morning after arrival (reservations required). Family: Families of five may share the minimum room category with existing bedding (two adults and up to three children 12 years and under). Extra Value: Receive up to a $1000 Resort Credit (booking dates, travel dates, duration, and usage restrictions may apply). Greening Your Life: Part of the Apple Vacations Greening Your Life initiative, this property holds Gold Certifications from EarthCheck and Green Globe. Guests have the option to reuse towels and sheets in order to conserve water and energy, and there is automatic, eco-friendly light control in public areas. Clean drinking water is enjoyed thanks to a reverse osmosis plant. Education stations are also available for guests to learn about the care of local ecosystems and wildlife.