Description
The fabulous Cuixmala private estate, nestled amid 25,000 acres of lush vegetation, lagoons and beaches, has 4 magnificent houses which are all fully staffed and sumptuously decorated in Mexican, European and Moorish design. For couples and smaller groups, there are 9 casitas with a shared pool, clubhouse and restaurant serving mouth-watering dishes using ingredients from the estate's own organic farm and highland ranch.
Ecology is an integral part of the Cuixmala experience and the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve offers guests a unique opportunity of up-close encounters with exotic flora and fauna. White tail deer roam freely on the vast acreage, and sea turtles nest on the property’s shores (Jul to Oct). Other activities include horseback riding, ocean kayaking, fishing and snorkelling.
Accommodation
4 houses and 9 casitas.
Childcare
Are welcomed but there are no specific facilities. Babysitting can be arranged at an additional cost.
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, lounge, library and outdoor swimming pool.
Activities
Free Activities: Snorkelling, kayaking, tennis, birdwatching, sea turtle nesting at Casa Rio, kayaking, mountain biking, basketball and surfing.
Paid Activities: Horseback riding, lagoon tours, sailing, fishing, boat tours; golf, polo and scuba diving outside Cuixmala.
When to travel
The rainy summer season lasts from June to October, when it can be very hot and humid. The best month to visit is November, when the surrounding countryside is verdant after the summer rains. January and February is whale-watching season. Come between November and March to see nesting and hatching turtles, from December to March if you want to watch dolphins and whales, or in April to spot giant manta rays.
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Location and directions
Costalegre, Mexico
Cuixmala is located on Mexico's Virgin Coast between the cities of Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, in the western state of Jalisco.
How to get there
11.5 hour international flight to Mexico City International Airport. Cuixmala is a 1 hour drive to Manzanillo International Airport or 2.5 hours to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
