Enjoy ‘Lucy the Falcon' During Hotel Maya's ‘Maya-Animals’ Experience

To celebrate the “Falcon,” which is one of the Mayan animals most popular and powerful symbols in Mayan mythology and culture, Hotel Maya will host “Lucy the Falcon” a real, live animal experience in the sculpture garden adjacent to Fuego for educational purposes and complimentary photos on Sunday, November 13 from 12-3 p.m.

Guests will also enjoy an up-close experience to a flying bird of prey demonstration. Each hour, the falconer will conduct an informative presentation and then proceed below to the waterfront level to fly the Falcon over the patrons and patio on a round-trip journey to the rooftop perches and back to the falconer.

The Mayans considered Falcons to be a symbol of celestial power and ferocity. It was believed that the falcon ruled the Upperworld with the stars, sun, and moon and were messengers from the heavenly gods.

In the spirit of honoring these powerful symbols of Mayan mythology and culture Hotel Maya is featuring a different Mayan animal once a month during Sunday brunch from 12-3 p.m. The “Maya-Animals” Experience will include live dance performances, music, storytelling, animal demonstrations, lectures and many other exciting events for both kids and adults to enjoy.

“The ‘Maya-Animals’ experience has been incredibly successful in educating our guests and team members on another fascinating aspect of Mayan culture,” said Greg Guthrie, General Manager at Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton. “Following Lucy the Falcon in November, we will close the ‘Maya-Animals’ experience with a festive reindeer and sleigh in December.”

Guests and visitors are encouraged to eat, drink and celebrate the Mayan culture while enjoying brunch and visit with “Lucy the Falcon,” for reservations call 562-481-3910, 3910 or visit https://www.hotelmayalongbeach... or https://www.opentable.com/fuego-maya-hotel.

Fuego, the modern, Latin infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge, offers a unique seaside setting featuring 13-foot-tall glass walls that fully retract with seating on the patio area. Fuego’s stunning open-air views and expansive patio seating include the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach skyline and Queen Mary. Fuego restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Hotel Maya – a DoubleTree by Hilton is located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. For additional information or to make room reservations, please call 562-435-7676, visit http://www.hotelmayalongbeach.com, like http://www.facebook.com/hotelmaya or follow on http://www.Instagram.com/hotelmaya.