Hotel Maya celebrates the ‘Jaguar’ with car show on Feb. 20

To celebrate the “Jaguar,” which is the most spiritual and famous Mayan animal, Hotel Maya will host the Jaguar Owners Club, Los Angeles, car show with more than 30 Jaguar cars scheduled to participate including a classic 1956 Jaguar XK140MC OTS. Led by President Mark Mayuga with over 55 club members taking part, the Jaguar car show will be in the Hotel Maya parking area and adjacent to the entrance to the lobby on February 20 from 12-3 p.m.

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 a Sunday brunch from 12-3 p.m. Guests and visitors are encouraged to enjoy brunch while visiting the Jaguar car show, for reservations call 562-481-3910, or make a weekend of it with the Happy Maya Days special room package.

“This is a one of a kind experience to recognize the revered ‘Jaguar’ by the Mayans with a Jaguar car show at Hotel Maya. We are striving to create unique ways to honor the Mayans and the animals they worshipped each month,” said Greg Guthrie, General Manager at Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton. “It’s important for us to feature the Mayan culture, beliefs and entertainment in a way that educates and informs our guests and team members on the remarkable world of the Mayan people.”

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 Mayan animals that are popular and powerful symbols in Mayan mythology and culture are Deer, Turtles, Iguanas, Lizards, Armadillo, Bats, Rabbit, Ducks, Pumas, Snakes, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Macaws, Parrots, Quetzals, Hawks, Falcon and ­– the Jaguar, which is the most spiritual and famous Mayan animal. The Mayans believed that all kings would share their spirits with the Jaguar, which was a highly respected and loved animal by the Mayan people.

The “Maya-Animals” Experience began on January 16 with HawkEye Predators and Hollywood the Hawk. Guests enjoyed an up-close experience to a flying bird of prey demonstration, informative presentation and photo opportunities.

Eat, drink and celebrate at Fuego at Hotel Maya’s waterfront patio dining area for Saturday and Sunday weekend Brunches. For reservations, which are preferred, please call 562-481-3910 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.