The Best Nature Hotels in Mexico
Defined by the Pacific's hidden surf breaks and the Baja desert's stark beauty. Peak nature windows span January–March for great whales, and June–October for surfing and sea turtle arrivals.
Climate Baseline
Seasonal norms for Playa Viva
Activities & Best Seasons
Whale Watching
Dec–Apr
Sea Turtle Arribadas
Jul–Feb
Pacific Swell Surfing
May–Oct
Desert Flora
Nov–Apr
Hurricane Note
Pacific hurricane season runs May–November, with most activity developing July–October.
Mexico
From $230/nt
Coastal Reserve
Playa Viva
Off-grid eco lodge on private Pacific turtle sanctuary.
Mexico
From $215/nt
Freshwater Lagoon
Our Habitas Bacalar
A sustainable sanctuary of A-frames on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
Mexico
From $417/nt
Coastal Jungle
Papaya Playa Project
The original jungle-meets-beach creative hub of Tulum.
Mexico
From $322/nt
Mangrove Reserve
Boca de Agua Bacalar
Regenerative treehouses floating in the wild mangroves of Bacalar.
Mexico
From $456/nt
Pacific Coast
Casona Sforza
Sculptural brick arches on the quiet coast of Puerto Escondido.
Mexico
From $330/nt
Mangrove Reserve
Hotel Terrestre
Regenerative treehouses floating in the wild mangroves of Bacalar.
Mexico
From $577/nt
Coastal Desert
Paradero Todos Santos
Brutalist architecture in the high desert.