Verana Boutique Hotel & Spa

12 Secluded Bungalows in Mexico for Your Next Beach Vacation

"It takes a 50-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlan, a 30-minute panga boat ride along the coast, and finally a steep climb — advise the hotel in advance if you need mule assistance — to reach this hilltop jungle escape overlooking the hippie-chic town of Yelapa. The trek may not be for everyone, but it is worthwhile for those who value seclusion over convenience. Once there, you’ll find 10 distinct, hand-built spaces from papaya-colored casitas to open air palapa-style bungalows with cement half-walls and thatched roofs. The eco-friendly accommodations are simple, but have everything you need to relax in comfort, and the welcoming staff is on-hand to arrange picnics, mezcal classes, and fishing adventures where you can bring back your catch and the chef will cook it for you. Verana, run by a former film-set designer and his French wife, also provides the perfect basecamp from exploring the secret beaches of the Marietas Islands." - Travel + Leisure Editors