Originally the private retreat of an Italian duchess and heir to the Ferrari fortune, guests feel like royalty at this intimate, elegant 29-room boutique property. Nestled between the azure Caribbean Sea and the virgin jungle, Hotel Esencia is set on 50-acres of lush, manicured gardens and features the world-class organic Aroma spa, which is virtually unparalleled in incorporating the magical realism of native Mayan rituals and healing traditions.
This tranquil retreats expansive 50-mile stretch of white sandy beaches were named one of the top ten beaches in the world by Fox News in 2012.