Bet you didn’t know that your dining experience at Sian Ka’an Village would also be contributing to the ecological balance of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere! Try our lionfish steak dish, freshly prepared by our cook on site and you will be doing just that! The Lionfish Invasion Recent years have seen what has been coined “the lionfish invasion,” a phenomenon that threatens to affect the balance of the marine ecosystem in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere and the Caribbean reef systems at large. As such, the consumption of lionfish (which are not native to the area) is promoted in the region; and even special fishing tournaments have been put into place to encourage the culling of this invasive species of fish which has no natural predators in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere to control numbers. Lionfish on the Menu at Sian Ka’an Village In our commitment to the environment, lionfish is sure to feature on the menu at Sian Ka’an Village, and our on site cook has invented various ways to prepare the tasty fish for our …
Indulging in delicious food and sharing delectable meals with friends and family is certainly one of the most enjoyable parts of any vacation. Mexico is renowned for its world class cuisine and famed for its distinctive local flavors, so much so that UNESCO has honoured Mexican cuisine and food with national heritage status. Your vacation at Sian Ka’an Village will make sure great dining is part of your experience, and you can expect traditional home cooking that is prepared with the heart and soul of Mexico intact. Traditional Home Cooking at Sian Ka’an Village When you book a stay at Sian Ka’an Village luxury house rental, your meals and drinks will be included in your nightly rates. This includes the services of the housekeeping team at Sian Ka’an Village as well as the catering staff who will provide traditional homecooking. All of you meals will be prepared by a local cook who will prepare meals according to your preferences while adding the touches of local recipes and techniques to you dining so that you can …
Temptations for the taste buds are guaranteed at Sian Ka’an Village where we take every measure to ensure that your experience of the cuisine while on vacation in paradise is totally exquisite. All of your meals, snacks and drinks (including house wine and local beer) is included in the cost of your stay at Sian Ka’an Village; indeed the mouthwatering cuisine is part of the idyllic experience. A Private Chef Tailoring a Menu just for You Staying at Sian Ka’an Village comes with chef service to ensure that your dietary requirements are met in succulent style. Because of the secluded nature of the property, all food allergies and preferences must be shared with your pre-arrival concierge prior to arrival to fully personalize the daily menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner for you and our party. Cuisine for All Tastes While fish and seafood are the specialty of Sian Ka’an Village, our chef can also cater for all kinds of dietary requirements from vegans to dedicated meat eaters. Our mission is to tailor our cuisine to …
The first mysterious rays of sun rose over the Caribbean at 5.30am this morning, reflecting its warm violet hues as they danced upon the soft waves of the unusually calm surface of the sea. Upon the horizon, approximately 50 meters or so, it was easy to see the splash of the waves as they broke gently upon the Sian Ka’an coral reef that lies beneath in the shallow waters. From the shoreline, as I stood with my feet lapped by the waves waiting for the local fishermen to arrive, I could see shoals of fish, thanks to the incredible water clarity this morning. The tide was slightly lower too, which made it easier to see the fascinating underwater marinelife. The local fishermen brought lion fish filet to sell, which is a delicious tasting fish that has become an unfortunate pest in the Caribbean, owing to its invasive nature and threat to other species. Thankfully, this fish is particularly delicious, and so its culling is a worthy pastime. With this lionfish, I will prepare a fresh …
