On a spectacular scenery, at the La Reunión Golf Resort & Residences golf has a great name: Mayan Fire Golf Course. On 70 hectares, with a longitude of 6,675 meters, the 18 hole golf course, par 72, was designed by the legendary architect Pete Dye, in collaboration with his son Perry. Mayan Fire Golf Course defies each player with its captivating plane featuring an impressive view of the fiery volcanoes. 

Each hole represents one of the months in the Mayan solar calendar, and the symbol of each month receives players at the entrance of each green. On the 19th month, compromised of five days, called ‘wayeb’, practice is undertaken; a welcome back of sorts to this unique location.

Travelling through the greens is a unique adventure; through a treacherous terrain featuring magnificent views, entertaining and diverse play, each hole is a journey through beauty. The path glides along planes through steep drops adorned with lagoons that enhance even further the beauty of the field.

 

 

Mayan Fire Golf Course holds all that a world-class tourist destination should possess: golf-cart rental club, caddy service, a Club House with a restaurant, numerous bars, gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment, tennis court, squash, basketball court, canopy, recreation rooms, business centre, pools, rappel walls covered in wild vegetation, bird watching stations to observe over fifty tropical bird species that inhabit the region, as well as other services. Adjacent lies an exquisite five-star hotel and vacation homes.

Located thirty minutes away from the fantastic city of Antigua, it is an ideal departing point to visit the ancient pearl streets of Guatemala, hike to the top of the Pacaya volcano, or to walk down to the Pacific coast. It is a perfect place to relax in the midst of the jungle and various points of interest. Mayan Fire is one of the most visited golf courses in the world and its design makes it an exclusive place.

 

 

 

 

 

Text: AMURA ± Photo: Patrick Monney.