octopus, Riviera Maya

Condé Nast TravelerOct 28

Along the coast of one of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations, writer Megan Spurrell traces the source of her seafood.

wood-grilled, sourced from these waters

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Maroma, a Belmond HotelHotelluxury hotel, three hours from Rio Lagartos
octopusRestaurantwood-grilled, sourced from these waters
Elsewhere
YahilinPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicoalijo boat captained by Limberth Orlando Alcocer Diaz
meroRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicowhite fish loved for ceviche
shrimpRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicojuicy, some of the tastiest in the region
octopus mayaRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicosmaller than Mediterranean, looks beautiful on plate
jimbasPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicotwo long pieces of bamboo used for fishing
ikejimePlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicoethical Japanese process for sudden brain death
My Octopus FriendPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicodocumentary that makes chef Karla Encisco uneasy
El Perico MarineroHotelRio Lagartos, Mexicoportside restaurant serving octopus ceviche
pulpo rojoRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicooctopus ceviche, sliced, battered, and fried
Pesca Con FuturoPlaceMexico City, Mexicoorganization connecting chefs with sustainable fishing

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