Mandarin Oriental Esencia, Puerto Rico

Mandarin Oriental Esencia, Puerto Rico is the brand's debut on the island, a luxury resort and branded residences on Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo on Puerto Rico's southwest coast. The resort holds 106 guest rooms and suites, many with private gardens, terraces or plunge pools, alongside 83 residential villas and approximately 200 private branded residences in six-story boutique buildings. Designed by São Paulo's Studio MK27 with master planning by Álvarez Díaz & Villalón and EDSA, the project anchors Esencia, a 2,000-acre coastal community by Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital with three miles of beaches and a commitment to solar-powered resilient infrastructure. Amenities include five dining venues, a beach club, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, an 18-hole Rees Jones-designed golf course, a children's club and an outdoor adventure center, with Mandarin Oriental's signature service extended to residents.