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Rosewood Mayakoba is a prime model of how sustainable design and execution can be thoughtfully woven together to create a truly luxurious destination. Sitting within a 620-acre private development, the resort revolves around the protection of natural mangroves, and is home to hundreds of indigenous flora and fauna species. Guests arrive to their suite via an electric boat, and use electric golf carts and bicycles throughout their stay. This seamless integration with the natural environment is one of the most defining characteristics of the resort.

The Riviera Maya property is committed to fostering conservation of the environment. The resort was built to the highest ecological standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has received Preferred by nature Certification and is a Seafood Watch Partner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. From energy and water conservation to responsible culinary practices, Rosewood Mayakoba is an eco leader in hospitality: committed, conscious and respectful of the environment and community.

Guests are encouraged to celebrate the natural wonders of the Riviera Maya during their stay.

Wildlife Eco-Tours

On daily eco-tours, guests have the opportunity to observe Mexico’s abundant wildlife and learn about protection and rehabilitation efforts for the sea turtles that make their home in the region. The resort offers excursions for children in the morning, followed by a tour for adults and families.

Sustainable Dining

Led by Rosewood Mayakoba’s executive chef, the culinary team creates extraordinary dining experiences based on sustainable practices and locally procured ingredients. The resort is certified by the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a Seafood Watch partner, and Chef Juan Pablo Loza is an ambassador for Come Pesca, which promotes the consumption of Mexican seafood.

Waste Not

In a push to eliminate plastics, the resort now offers cornstarch and paper wax straws when needed and continually looks for new alternatives in packaging and ways to minimize waste. The Green Operations program includes recycling and also donating reusable items like glass and aluminum. The fitness centers and meetings rooms use water filters and reusable recycled aluminum bottles. Large refillable bottles are placed in each guest bathroom to eliminate use of small, single-use plastic bottles.

All water used at Rosewood Mayakoba comes from a natural well and is filtered through inverse osmosis. They recycle gray water from guestrooms and laundry in the in-house treatment plant for landscape irrigation. Additionally, ultrasound equipment is used to detect underground water leaks. All these systems lead to greater efficiencies and take into account the unique attributes of our environment.

Rosewood Explorers

Guided by “sustainability experts”, kids can learn all about the release of nesting sea turtles into the sea, a phenomenon that takes place annually from June to October. The kids' club also offers lessons and beach games that highlight preservation and sustainability.

Guests of Huffman Travel enjoy extra VIP amenities when staying at Rosewood Mayakoba, including:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

• Daily Continental breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in restaurant

• $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

• Complimentary Wi-Fi