Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at La Casa de la Playa
This Hispanic Heritage Month, travelers seeking meaningful cultural experiences will find a remarkable destination in La Casa de la Playa, an ultra-luxury boutique resort in Riviera Maya. Recently recognized by Travel + Leisure as the Best Hotel in the World and Best Resort Hotel in Mexico, the property is designed as a tribute to Mexico’s heritage, art, and traditions.
Each of its 63 suites celebrates local craftsmanship, from Huichol art and embroidered San Pablito tapestries to Mayan hammocks and onyx lamps from Puebla. Even the staff uniforms, designed by Mexican fashion house Carla Fernández, highlight the country’s textile legacy.
Culinary exploration is at the heart of the La Casa de la Playa experience, where guests are invited to savor Mexico’s rich gastronomy through the resort’s Culinary Collective. Highlights include Tuch de Luna by Martha Ortiz, a restaurant run entirely by women and celebrated for its contemporary Mexican flavors; Xal by Luis Andoni Aduriz, where playful creativity meets tradition; and Lumbre and Centli by the Rivera-Río brothers, which showcase bold new expressions of regional cuisine. Sweet indulgences can be found at La Chocolatería by Mao Montiel, honoring Mexico’s cacao legacy, while La Cava, curated by Sommelier Sandra Fernandez, offers a highly curated spotlight on Mexican wines.
Sustainability and community engagement are equally central. Architect David Quintana designed the property to blend into the Mayan jungle, while social initiatives such as lamps woven by former inmates underscore empowerment through artistry. Guests may also enjoy curated cultural experiences, from private cenote dinners to behind-the-scenes tours of the iconic México Espectacular show.
For travelers looking to extend their journey, Casa Oaxaca celebrates regional traditions like the Guelaguetza Festival, and Playa Viva in Zihuatanejo offers a solar-powered eco-retreat with farm-to-table dining and turtle sanctuary volunteering.
