Hotel Akumal Caribe is one of the brightest jewels of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The hotel is located in the small town of Akumal.  Akumal and the Hotel are just 60 miles south of the Cancun Airport and resort area, and yet a world away. This small secluded hideaway is the jewel where guests can truly get away from everything.

The local beaches of Akumal are a nesting habitat for 2 turtle species, the Loggerhead as well as the Green turtle. In fact, guests might want to book during nesting season, which is from May to October.

Hotel Akumal Caribe aerial view

Aerial view of Hotel Akumal Caribe

The Hotel was awarded the 2018 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Consistently great reviews from travelers gets the award.

Eco Rating 4.4 out of 5 on Eco Tropical Resorts.

 

 

Playa Viva-Mexico is a Sustainable Boutique Hotel. The hotel has 200 acres of coastal forest and 1.3km of private beach. It is located 45-minutes from Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa international airport. All rooms have ocean views. Enjoy farm-to-table organic meals. Offering daily yoga, a turtle sanctuary, mangrove restoration and more.

Playa Viva-Mexico

Make your next vacation an unforgettable one and book now at Playa Viva-Mexico. Mention Eco Tropical Resorts and get a free $100 voucher. See below. Our 5 Star rating on TripAdvisor with Reviews.

 

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Green Turtle Sanctuary

There is a green turtle sanctuary on our property that is run by a local group called “La Tortuga Viva”, which translates into The Living Turtle. As a guest of Playa Viva-Mexico, you can join them in their nightly patrols to count and secure eggs and baby turtles. The activity depends on when the green sea turtles lay their eggs and they hatch.

We believe in giving back to the community. Playa Viva-Mexico is a member of Pack for Purpose. This encourages guests to bring a few items for the projects we support in the community. Those projects we support include a local primary school serving about a 100 students. Students are aged 6-12. We also support the medical clinic in Juluchuca. It services around 1,500 people. The 3rd project we support is the Community Yoga project. Go to the Pack for Purpose site to get a list of what they need. Help Playa Viva-Mexico by bringing a few items for the community.

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Hotel Xixim-Mexico is nestled on a 3 mile virgin white sand beach. The sand is full of shells and conches.  A unique Mayan hotel located on the endless white sand beaches of the Celestun Biosphere Reserve.  The sea is tranquil, also very shallow, and has abundant aquatic life. Our operation is based on mindfulness and attention to our guests.  What distinguishes our services is the respect for your rest and relaxation as well as the professional attention to your activities and experiences in order to achieve harmony with nature.  Come and discover the warmth that characterizes our Mayan hospitality at The Hotel.

Hotel Xixim

Hotel Xixim view from above

Things to do at Hotel Xixim

The Hotel offers tours that include the cenotes, fishing, boating, and a night safari. The Beach offers 3 miles of white sandy beach. The Hotel also has a wellness center where guests can get massages, practice yoga, or use the gym.

Planeta’s description of the Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Other Eco Lodges and Tours in Mexico

Prana del Mar Yoga Retreat Center in Mexico is located on the beach. The Retreat is on five beautiful acres near the southern tip of the Baja peninsula in Mexico. With the mountains to the east, the Pacific to the west, and the desert all around, Prana del Mar is comfortably nestled in a tranquil valley. As a result, the Retreat provides an ideal setting for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, as well as exploration.

Prana del Mar specializes in yoga retreats and yoga vacations. The Retreat offers luxurious amenities in a serene and secluded environment. Acclaimed international teachers visit to lead yoga retreats, as well as yoga teacher training throughout the year. The Retreats are also open to all interested participants.

Prana del Mar Yoga Retreat Center

Prana del Mar Yoga Retreat Center in Mexico

Prana del Mar features beautiful rooms with Travertine tile, as well as custom-made teak furniture. The Retreat also offers resort-quality mattresses, 300 thread-count organic sheets, organic towels, and finally and best of all…ocean views.

Enjoy delicious, healthful cuisine, daily yoga classes, swimming in our solar-heated pool. Guests can watch the stars from the hot tub, lounge in a hammock, and of course, warm Mexican hospitality.

Reviews on TripAdvisor of the Lodge

Eco Rating 3.8

Whale Shark Diaries-Mexico is dedicated to understanding and protecting the endangered whale shark. In order to do this, Whale Shark Diaries raises money via it’s eco tours, donations and the sale of merchandise.

People participating in an eco tour out of La Paz, Mexico will get the opportunity to see these gentle giants up close. A marine biologist will lead the group, as well as snorkel with guests and whale sharks. Eco tourists can also participate in other trips.

Whale Shark Diaries-Mexico

Whale Shark Diaries-Mexico- The endangered gentle whale shark

 

 

Reviews of Whale Shark Diaries on TripAdvisor – 5 Stars

Back to Mexico Eco Lodges and Tours

Hotel Las Mariposas

Hotel Las Mariposas is a small family run hotel.  The Eco Hotel is located near downtown Oaxaca, so everything is within easy distance. It could also be called a B&B because breakfast is included with your accommodations.

Hotel Las Mariposas studio apartment

Studio apartment at Hotel Las Mariposas

The hosts are happy to make arrangements or recommendations when it comes to what the area has to offer. The Hotel is a good location for Spanish language classes as well as regional cooking classes.

Sustainable Certifications at the Hotel

Certified Ecological and Environmentally friendly practices at this B&B. They have 2 different certifications. You can read about them here: Sustainability.

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Reviews on Tripadvisor scoring 4.5 out of 5 by guests.

At Balamku Inn on the Beach we have created a beautiful setting that respects the natural surroundings.  The Inn is right on the beach in a beautiful part of Mexico, known as the Costa Maya region. The Inn is located in the southern part of Quintana Roo. Best of all, this region is not as developed as other areas of Mexico. Therefore, peace and tranquility surround you.

Balamku Inn on the Beach Accommodations

The Inn on the Beach has 10 rooms (palapas), therefore nice and intimate. The rooms are all on the beach and feature private terraces overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Balamku has 2 individual palapas and 4 two story palapas. The 2 story rooms at the Inn have separate accommodations above and below.

The Inn on the Beach

Balamku Inn on the Beach

Balamku Inn on the Beach is committed to providing comfort as well as quality services using the resources of nature without abusing the environment. The Inn has respect for the environment, and a focus on ecotourism. Balamku and it’s intimate surroundings will suit travelers who want a change from the large resorts.

Activities at Balamku Inn on the Beach

Kayaks are available free of charge at the hotel, as well as snorkeling gear available for a small charge. Snorkeling and diving tours can be arranged by the hotel. As well, many other activities can be arranged through various tour companies.

If Balamku doesn’t personally offer something, then the Inn can make arrangements for you. There are many activities close by, including zip-line, if that’s to your taste. Come visit us at Balamku!

Reviews of Balamku on TripAdvisor-5 out of 5 stars

Eco Rating 4.6