The Definition of a Palapa
Palapas are open air structures, with a roof often made of palm leaves. You see them at Caribbean and Mexican resorts. Think of them as bungalows without walls, simple outdoor rooms that offer a respite from the hot sun. Does this Spark an idea?
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Dictionary definition
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The exact dictionary definition of a palalpa, according to Dictionary.com, is a simple, thatched-roof dwelling, usually open on the sides.
Word origin
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Dictionary.com says the word palapa has Mexican Spanish origins and is a kind of palm tree. This makes sense since palm fronds are often used as the roof.
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At the beach
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A palapa offers shade and is often situated to take advantage of breezes off the ocean. At the Club Med in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, exercise classes are held in a large palapa.
Hotel Las Palapas
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At Hotel Las Palapas, in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico, the beachfront palapas that give the hotel its name are available for eating in or reading a book in the shade.
Edgewater Beach Resort
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The Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida, has an outdoor restaurant, The Palapa Beach Club. It features live music every night.
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rengacorp
Feb 24, 2010
Great, thanks for that. I'm working the SNS for a restaurant called Palapa and I wanted to tell the fans about the word origin. Great job here.
