Playa Viva

We go to Playa Viva for lunch and dinner several times a year. We always make it a point to dine at Playa Viva because the food is some of the best on the beach in Mexico. Fresh locally grown and raised by the staff and the chef knows exactly how to bring out the best. Playa Viva is a magical one of a kind place. We went for New Years Eve dinner (fully booked) and lunch a couple days later after most of the guests had left.

This place is the place to go to disconnect and reconnect with yourself and the planet. The place is so beautiful, the food is fresh and delicious, and the owner and staff are so helpful and treat you like family. The farm is amazing - learn about regenerative farming. We enjoyed learning about all the ways to use the palm trees. as well as visiting the pigs and tasting the hibiscus. Don't miss what you can do to help turtles! In the evenings, you can participate in the group walk on the beach where you can help look for turtle eggs and protect them from predators. In the morning, you can release baby turtles and visit the education center of the turtle sanctuary and learn everything about turtles. The morning yoga and massages are so relaxing. The treehouses are beautifully designed with local materials and inspired by nature. Tip: Around dusk, put on mosquito repellent and change into long pants and long sleeve shirt. Thank you David, Julia, Jose and Fernando! I can't wait to come back!

I don’t usually complain on the spot , because I don’t want to create any problems to people that work and make their best, but I rather observe and then give my personal feedback afterwards. The place has a general good vibes and the projects which they are involved in are very admirable, even if I reckon all is not how they present it, however overall it’s a good and impressive idea. For me and my partner, the real big problem was the food poisoning, which I am still recovering from, due to the terrible hygiene of the kitchen in general, during my stay there were a lot of people and guests accusing of vomiting and not feeling well in the stomach. It’s not the water ( as told ), which I paid attention to, during my stay, but the biggest problem was the food which is not well preserved in such a heat weather. I recommend that more attention should be paid. I definitely believe in organic and sustainable food as well as good hygiene, which would be much appreciated for a luxury eco resort as yours. The rest is ok. Hope this will help for future guests and we wish you to continue with the original idea not contaminated by the money focus. Thanks