# Marriott Ritz‑Carlton Reserve Latin America expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marriott-ritzcarlton-reserve-latin-america-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-07T18:26:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Marriott International introduced the Ritz‑Carlton Reserve brand to Latin America with ultra‑luxury residential suites and villas in four locations across Mexico, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. The properties were marketed as private retreats that blend local culture, natural surroundings and high‑end amenities, aiming to set a new benchmark for upscale travel in the region. A week later, Marriott highlighted that two of its Ritz‑Carlton Reserve resorts on the Red Sea had earned the Dark Sky Approved Lodging & Resort certification for low‑impact lighting that protects nocturnal ecosystems. The announcement also reiterated the brand’s ongoing rollout of residential suites and villas in the same Latin American markets, emphasizing a shift toward sustainable, nature‑focused luxury experiences. Together, the snapshots trace Marriott’s strategy of expanding the Ritz‑Carlton Reserve portfolio in Latin America while promoting environmentally responsible design across its global ultra‑luxury properties. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Ritz‑Carlton Reserve resorts earn Dark Sky certification, expand ultra‑luxury offerings in Latin America Ritz‑Carlton Reserve’s Desert Rock and Nujuma earn the first Dark Sky certification, while Marriott expands ultra‑luxury residential suites in Mexico, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, highlighting sustainable, low‑‑ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ritzcarlton-reserve-resorts-earn-dark-sky-certification-expand-ultraluxury-offerings-in-latin-americ ### 2026-07-30: Marriott International Rolls Out Ritz‑Carlton Reserve Luxury Residential Suites in Latin America Marriott International launched Ritz‑Carlton Reserve residential suites and villas in Mexico, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, offering ultra‑private, nature‑focused luxury experiences. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marriott-international-rolls-out-ritzcarlton-reserve-luxury-residential-suites-in-latin-america --- Cite as: Marriott Ritz‑Carlton Reserve Latin America expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marriott-ritzcarlton-reserve-latin-america-expansion