Mayakoba

Mayakoba is a master-planned luxury resort community on Mexico's Riviera Maya, developed through protected mangroves and lagoons with its hotels and residences designed around the existing ecosystem rather than imposed upon it. Overseen by RLH Properties, which has set a benchmark for nature-led luxury development in Mexico, the destination is home to a collection of resorts including Rosewood Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba, and Alila Mayakoba, threaded together by a network of freshwater canals and jungle. Recognized globally for its environmentally thoughtful design, Mayakoba has ensured that 145 acres of mangrove area remain untouched to preserve wildlife habitat, and a team of staff biologists works to rehabilitate the coral reef and preserve the local marine population. The community illustrates how biophilic principles can define an entire destination rather than serving as a single design feature.