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Playa Viva

Guerrero

Mexico

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About

Where indulgence meets impact. Playa Viva is a two–Michelin-starred eco-luxury retreat on Mexico’s Pacific coast, set on 200 acres of coastal forest, mangroves and estuary with a mile of private beach. Just 40 minutes from Zihuatanejo Airport, it offers an intimate collection of fewer than 20 rooms including iconic bamboo treehouses, beachside palapas, and ocean-view casitas, each designed with artisanal craftsmanship and natural materials that blur the line between indoors and out. Michelin-Level Dining: • Awarded two Michelin stars for its cuisine, Playa Viva’s dining is as unforgettable as its setting. • Farm-to-table menus showcase produce grown in the resort’s own permaculture farm, complemented by ingredients from local farmers, fishers, and ranchers. The result is fine dining with purpose, gastronomic excellence that nourishes both guest and community. Regeneration in Action: • La Tortuga Viva sea turtle sanctuary invites guests to join conservationists in releasing hatchlings into the wild. • A permaculture farm and watershed regeneration projects restore ecosystems while providing education and food security to local communities. Playa Viva holds the highest B-Corp score of any hotel worldwide, proving its leadership in environmental and social impact. 100% off-grid and solar-powered, with advanced water treatment systems ensuring every stay leaves a positive footprint. Transformative Experiences: Begin the day with oceanfront yoga, indulge in wellness rituals and beachside spa treatments, and end the evening with Michelin-starred cuisine under the stars. Guests can snorkel in estuaries, hike the Sierra Madre foothills, explore local cacao farms, or participate in cultural exchanges with the nearby village of Juluchuca. Playa Viva proves that true luxury doesn’t stop at the plate or the pillow. With two Michelin stars and a regenerative ethos, it offers the rarest experience in travel today: to indulge, to transform, and to leave the world better than you found it.
Sustainability & Policies

Nature And Wildlife

• We plant trees or restore natural habitat

• We protect local animals or marine life

• We avoid harming wildlife (no rides)

• We use native plants in landscaping


Community And Culture

• Indigenous cultural tour

• Local language or cooking workshop

• Volunteer project (education, conservation etc)


Community And Ethics

• We employ local staff

• We support local businesses or artisans

• We donate to local or environmental causes

• We share culture or Indigenous experiences respectfully

• We pay fair wages


Accommodation

• Our buildings are off-grid or low-impact

• We use natural bedding or furnishings (eg organic cotton, bamboo)

• We use fans or passive design instead of air-conditioning

• We have limited guest numbers to protect the environment


Food And Garden

• We grow our own food

• We serve organic or local food

• We avoid food waste

• We offer vegetarian or plant-based options

• We use reusable or compostable packaging


Slow Travel 1

• Guided eco-hike or bushwalk

• Stargazing tour


Certifications Or Other

• We are certified by an eco organisation


Food And Drink

• Farm to table dining experience

• Organic cooking class

• Farmers market + local tasting tour


Luxury And Boutique

• Sustainable luxury resort

• Boutique eco-resort

• Carbon offset villa

• Wellness eco-retreat


Wildlife And Nature

• Wildlife conservation tour

• Ethical animal sanctuary visit

• Marine life conservation trip

• Whale/dolphin watching (eco-certified)

• Birdwatching experience


Guest Education

• We share info about local nature or culture

• We teach guests about sustainability

• We run tours, workshops or activities that support the environment


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