Hotel Esencia

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"Right on Xpu-ha beach, I discovered a quietly bohemian hideaway set on a palm-swaying estate with hammocks, a dimly lit spa that uses garden herbs crushed into poultices, and easy snorkeling via the hotel’s catamaran to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. At Mistura I sampled ceviches and tiraditos overlooking the moon-dappled sea, and the wooden beach bar serves what the piece calls the best Margaritas in Mexico. The interiors—originally the Italian duchess’s house—mix fifties art with huge bedrooms and terraces, and newer Jungle Rooms with plunge pools and white beach suites complete the perfect, intimate vibe." - CNT Editors