Mexico's Costalegre Has Unspoiled Beaches, Rare Turtle Species, and Sunsets That Light the Sea on Fire
"A 15-year-in-the-making, multimillion-dollar low-density coastal development in Costalegre that pairs a boutique hotel brand and luxury residences with bars, restaurants, an organic farm, and community-facing amenities. The project emphasizes regenerative tourism and land stewardship—helping build a waterway that brought clean water to more than 200 nearby families—and intentionally folds local communities into programming (for example, skate-park events that brought pro skateboarders to coach local kids). The property is already a wildlife-rich setting with parrots and coatis, includes mango groves planted to oxygenate the soil, and sits near a major turtle-protection effort; a high-profile partner, actor Richard Gere, has publicly supported its mission to keep the coastline wild. Slated to open in late 2026, much of the site remains under construction but is active with previews and outdoor activities such as pump-track riding, surfing, and community events." - Ingrid Rojas Contreras Ingrid Rojas Contreras Ingrid Rojas Contreras is a writer and best-selling novelist who was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. Her essays and short stories have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Cut, and elsewhere. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
