Playa Viva

Overview

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Type of destination:

Beach / ocean
Farm / ranch / rural
Historic site

Type of accommodation:

Hotel / inn
Resort

Rates: (in US dollars)

$150 and up
See details about rates below.

Description

There is a 200-acre (81-hectare) turtle sanctuary on site, of which 85% is in private reserve; a 3-acre (1.2 hectares) organic farm; an archeological site; one mile (1.3 kilometers) of beach front; an estuary; and mangroves. The area is great for bird watching and hikes into the mountains.

Rooms

Amenities

Hot water
Internet connection - for guest use (Wi-fi connection via satellite)
Kitchen
Laundry service
Pets allowed
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Spa
Telephone
Transportation - to and from the airport
Wheelchair accessible - limited access

Other: unlimited local and long distance calls (to US and Canada from Mexico), 100% off-grid solar power, most food is organic or local, outdoor theater for movies under the stars.

Activities

Adventure sports
Bird watching
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational / research / volunteering
Fishing
Guided tours
Horseback riding
Scuba diving / snorkeling
Visits to conservation projects
Volunteers accepted
Walking / hiking
Yoga / meditation

Other: daily Yoga classes are available as well as Qi gong, meditation and massage at least 3 days per week.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 14

Percentage of local employees: 90 %.

Playa Viva directly supports the local community and environment either through raising funds or through direct donations. Community activities include, but are not limited to:

Organic agriculture and watershed conservation.
Supporting local businesses including an artisanal salt co-op.
Developing cottage industries in town.
Local conservation activities including managing an on-site turtle sanctuary.
Promoting food security by promoting local organic farmers and food co-ops.
Supporting courses in organic agriculture.
Promoting health and safety through garbage management and recycling programs and education.

Playa Viva participates in the Pack for a Purpose program, where guests can bring school supplies, medical supplies, and other small items from home to donate to the local community. Guests simply drop off their donation at the hotel's front desk, and Playa Viva will deliver it for them.

You can find more information about all of these projects on our Web site and blog.

Rates

$150 and up

Playa Viva rates are $195 and up for 2 guests, all-inclusive.

Lower cost options are available for volunteers camping in the turtle sanctuary. A meal plan is available for day guests and campers.

For more information about rates, please visit:

www.playaviva.com/stay-with-us/Make-A-Reservation/rooms-and-rates (available in English).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH)

Travel time to nearest airport: 30 minutes

Visitors must ford a stream to enter the property; however, the stream is usually passable without the use of 4-wheel drive vehicle. Heavy rains during the rainy season can make the stream un-passable a few days per year.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

playaviva.wordpress.com/ (available in English). Playa Viva's Blog.
www.oceanfdn.org/index.php?ht=d/sp/i/3388/pid/3388 (available in English). More information about our work on the Ocean Foundation Web site (see "La Tortuga Feliz").