HOTEL SUMMARY
Where regenerative luxury meets Mexico's pristine Pacific coastline, Playa Viva in Juluchuca redefines eco-conscious hospitality through 200 acres of restored jungle paradise. This pioneering resort transforms sustainable tourism into an art form, earning the highest B-Corp certification score of any hotel while delivering uncompromising luxury experiences. Founded in 2009 by visionaries Sandra Kahn and David Leventhal, Playa Viva emerged from a profound commitment to environmental restoration and community empowerment. The couple discovered this extraordinary stretch of Guerrero coastline in 2005, choosing regenerative development over conventional resort construction. Their revolutionary approach has earned two MICHELIN Keys, recognizing exceptional service that seamlessly integrates environmental stewardship with personalized hospitality. The resort's name, meaning "living beach," reflects its dedication to biodiversity conservation and turtle sanctuary programs. Twenty thoughtfully designed accommodations showcase award-winning sustainable architecture using locally harvested materials. The signature Treehouses elevate guests into the jungle canopy, featuring retractable walls that dissolve boundaries between interior comfort and natural splendor. Bungalow-style Casitas offer intimate retreats with organic design elements, while Studios provide sophisticated spaces for couples seeking eco-luxury intimacy. Each accommodation emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, allowing Pacific breezes and jungle sounds to create an immersive sensory experience that defines premium sustainable hospitality. Culinary excellence centers on farm-to-table "healthy Mexican" cuisine prepared with ingredients from Playa Viva's permaculture farm. The elevated dining room provides panoramic ocean views where guests share stories of turtle releases, surfing adventures, and estuary explorations. The beachside palapa spa offers rejuvenating treatments steps from pristine sand, while outdoor yoga sessions led by holistic wellness hosts connect mind and body with nature's rhythms. Private beach access, swimming pool, and hiking trails through coastal forest provide endless opportunities for meaningful connection with Mexico's Pacific wilderness. Playa Viva represents the future of luxury travel, where environmental consciousness enhances rather than compromises the guest experience. Located 35 minutes from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, this Juluchuca sanctuary offers exclusive access to archaeological sites, mangrove ecosystems, and wildlife conservation programs. For discerning travelers seeking transformative experiences, the Treehouses provide unparalleled canopy immersion, while Casitas offer romantic seclusion. Book during turtle nesting season for extraordinary wildlife encounters that define regenerative luxury at its finest.