travel diary: playa viva, juluchuca mexico

joey took me to an “eco resort” in Juluchuca, Mexico called Playa Viva for my birthday and our 5 year anniversary… yes, i’m over 5! there were only 6 other guests besides us in this very remote, beautiful and sustainable local. we slept in our own eco casita with open walls and windows that let in the sea breeze and the soothing cacophony of the of the waves.

Playa Viva is all about nurturing the environment around the resort so they participate in the sea turtle protection effort. we actually got to see a mother sea turtle laying her eggs on the beach at night! it was so amazing! the volunteers collected up her eggs to hatch safely and then they will release the babies into the ocean when they are ready. it was so incredible to see her in mommy action!

i totally recommend Playa Viva if you’re in the mood for an eco-friendly, harmonious, relaxing and remote tropical getaway! they cook three meals a day (included in the price), have morning yoga and the staff is lovely and accommodating. they have excursions you can do, like snorkeling and visiting a local family that makes chocolate…but Joey and i just lounged and dipped in the ocean, drank organic basil margaritas and i read 50 Shades of Grey… but more on that later!

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  • Acia

    B-E–A-Utyfull ! ;)

    • mrkate

       yes! it was! thanks for your comment! xx

  • http://grasiemercedes.com/ grasie

    JESUS! that looks and sounds perfect! Damien and make 5 years in August!!! I think we must go! Congrats you two! xo

    • mrkate

       wooohoo! yeah it was so peaceful. Thanks Grasie! yay to long-term relationships!!! they’re a rare breed ; )

  • Rubinator

    I don’t know why, but I kept looking at the picture of your feet asking myself, “Where is Pedro’s tattoo in this pic?” Otherwise looks like a great vacay, I’m sufficiently jelly!

    • http://blog.kathastrophal.de/ Katha Strophe

      Haha, me too!
      The pictures are amazing, it looks like a perfect spot for a vacation.

    • mrkate

      you’re so observant! yes, sadly Pedro is fading and needs some rejuvenation! Now that it’s warmer out I’ll get him re-done ; ) … poooor Pedro is half naked again!

  • Mimi_2184

    Looks amazing! The photos are super gorgeous. What camera do you use? I’m after a new one and I love the pics yours takes (probably has a lot to do with the photographer as well!) xx

    • mrkate

      Thank you! I use a Nikon D7000 and i love it! xx

  • Olivia

    Oh my gosh, I totally worked on an article about Playa Viva for SF Mag last year! The owners are so sweet! Glad you enjoyed it : ) 

    • mrkate

      really!? so funny! xx

  • Mandi

    I love that Mexico can be both wild and peaceful, looks like you guys had a wonderful time!

    http://the-makingofthings.blogspot.com.au/

    • mrkate

      yes! good assessment. ; )

  • Sweetsoflife86

    Wow these pictures are so beautiful. It looks like that you have a wonderful time.
    xo, Petra

    http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com

    • mrkate

      Thank you! Yes, it was a great time. thanks for your comment! xx

  • Adanc30

    Gorgeous!!!!!