Artistic adults-only retreat with 10 restaurants, spa, pools
Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juárez, Km. 282 L21-3 Colonia Rancho Xcaret, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Get directions
"As one of Grupo Xcaret’s honorees, the 900-suite Hotel Xcaret Arte blends all-inclusive convenience with cultural programming: in addition to complimentary access to the company’s ecoparks, guests can participate in creative pursuits like pottery and weaving." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This Riviera Maya retreat combines eco-conscious design with immersive art programming and elevated dining from celebrity chefs; the all-inclusive offering also includes access to Grupo Xcaret’s eco-parks and cultural workshops. Preserving the contributor’s description: "The full spread includes four rooftop pools with bars, a main infinity pool with sunken loungers at the swim-up bar and occasional DJ sets, bike rentals, two gyms (one exclusively for Artistas guests), guided and self-guided art tours, a jungle-set outdoor training circuit, an incredible spa, and 19 different selfie spots scattered around the property where you can scan your Casa wristband amulet and pose for a picture (with the option to purchase later)." The resort is about 45 minutes from the airport; gratuities and Wi‑Fi are included and starting rates are around $800/night." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An adults-only resort with a jungle aesthetic, offering unlimited access to Grupo Xcaret theme parks and several on-site workshops." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-
"At Hotel Xcaret Arte, it’s all about attention to detail." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"An all-inclusive, 900-suite resort that marries adventure and creativity: guests get unlimited access to nearby water and theme parks for activities like zip-lining, snorkeling, and white-water rafting, while eight on-site art workshops invite visitors to try textiles, painting, and other crafts. Though adults-focused, it accepts guests 16 and older, making it an option for families with older teens, and readers praised the overall experience as "amazing." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
