The newest Cancun resort, The Royal Sands, opened its doors on February
5th, 2000 to rave reviews. It is located on the lot that formally was
the site of Fonatur's Casa de Visitas (Guest House) popularly known as
the Casa Maya (Mayan House). Over the years, many Presidents and other
foreign dignitaries stayed at Casa Maya. The lobby at The Royal Sands
is decorated with some of the original furnishings of the guest house.