Amazing Eco-Friendly Escapes in Mexico

Mexico is one of the most popular resort destinations on the continent, but resorts aren't the only types of accommodations the country has to offer its travelers. After such a hectic year, it's time to reconnect with ourselves and with nature, away from the hectic city life and the black hole that is social media. With these incredibly unique, remote and eco-friendly escapes, guests can enjoy all the freedom of a vacation without technology hampering relaxation. From rainforest retreats to beach bungalows, these lovely accommodations will connect you to the local cultures and wildlife.

The Anand Eco Aldea is a gorgeous boutique retreat located in Puerto Morelos, near the Cenotes Route, a trail that winds through the rainforest where travelers can discover incredible cenotes. With outdoor dining and cooking areas, outdoor showers and several different lodges to choose from at reasonable rates, this is a great retreat for those who'd like to reconnect with nature in a literal rainforest paradise.

Playa del Carmen's family-owned Hotel La Semilla is a charming escape from the hustle and bustle of one of the most popular destinations in Mexico. With a love for the "quiet brilliance of nature," this bed and breakfast partners with the Amigos de Sian Ka'an Organization, a well-respected conservation and educational institution. The property features a beautiful garden, private beach and four different room categories, as well as a private villa option.

Experience a luxury glamping resort at Xpu Ha Serenity Camp, located by the incredible beaches of Xpu-Ha. With three different tent set-ups to choose from, all of which resemble luxurious hotel rooms moreso than tents, guests can enjoy accommodations that fit their families. The relaxed atmosphere features all the resort amenities of a traditional resort, but in a quieter setting.

The beautiful Jashita Boutique Hotel is located on Soliman Beach, Tulum's best private beach. With unspoiled beauty surrounding the resort, from vast ocean vistas and local nature, this eco-hotel offers a close-up view of tropical birds and aquatic wildlife. The hotel offers six different suite styles, including suites designed for honeymooners, as well as a serene yoga studio. The Caoba Spa, tucked away in a private forested lagoon, offers traditional Mayan health and wellness ceremonies, like the Cacao Ceremony.

Casa Teka, located in Tulum's Hotel Zone, is an incredible property, suspended above the forest. The eco-retreat is plastic-free and is within walking distance to the Nopalitos Lagoon. Guests can choose from three different styles of bungalow, with thatched roofs and showcasing furniture crafted from local Mexican woods.

Located within the pristine rainforest of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Casa Maya Kaan is the perfect place to enjoy a touch of unspoiled wilderness. The two-story private villa offers a more communal, down-to-earth vacation experience for up to 40 guests, without skimping on any of the luxurious wellness amenities that make vacationing so relaxing. The villa also offers tours to the most popular attractions, like Tulum.

From tents to cabins, Cielo y Selva offers an eco-retreat for everyone's vacation style. Surrounded on all sides by pristine beaches, turquoise blue waters and rich forests, the hotel is also located within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, closer to Punta Allen. Guests can enjoy beachfront breakfasts and four different vacation styles, from the basest camping tent to comfortable cabins.

The boutique hotel of Casa Bakal is located in Bacalar, what the Mexican tourism board has named a "Magic Town," for its cultural vibrancy and natural beauty. From private rooms to indoor-outdoor bungalows and cabins, Casa Bakal brings guests closer to nature. Guests can enjoy a swim in the lagoon, a simple sunset walk along the dock, or a tour of the area on the hotel's sailboat. Breakfast is included.

Hotel Aires Bacalar is a peaceful eco-retreat near Bacalar. Decorated with art and furniture crafted with local materials by artisans, this boutique hotel celebrates the little things in life and thrives on comfort, peace and a connection to nature. It's within close proximity to the Bacalar Lagoon, with beautiful white sand beaches and cenotes.

Located within the Mayan forest in Chetumal, the Explorean Kohunlich rises above the forest to provide its guests with incredible views of the forest. With luxurious accommodations and close proximity to water activities and local attractions, the Kohunlich is a great option for those who'd like to stay a bit connected while also enjoying the peace and serenity that comes from a resort tucked away into the forest.

Haramara Retreat is a breathtaking wellness retreat located near Sayulita, another "Magic Town". The hotel offers yoga classes and other wellness practices to help heal and balance, while the on-site restaurant provides nutritious and mostly organic meals. Guests can stay in either cabins or dorms for group wellness retreats.

Olas Tulum is an incredible eco-hotel located within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Guests can enjoy delicious meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, as well as yoga classes. Guests can stay in a variety of different styles of suites to suite every traveler's needs. Olas is committed to being sustainable; its hotel LEED certified and operates entirely on solar power.

Located in Yelapa, Mexico, Verana is a stunning eco-lodge with a difficult route to get there. Guests must first fly into Puerto Vallarta, take a taxi ride to Boca de Tomatlan, then a boat ride to Yelapa, where you can spot dolphins, stingrays and even whales! This lodge is worth the trek, offering stunning forest views, a gorgeous pool and dining under the stars. The lodge offers ten different styles of bungalows, from a palapa that is entirely open to the outdoors to the mostly enclosed Blue House, which includes a terrace with a pool overlooking the sea.