Deep in the Yucatán jungle, this five-room guesthouse was built entirely from scratch by French husband-and-wife duo Élisa and Guillaume after falling in love with the region. Everything is personal and hand-picked: the furniture, the art, the food at breakfast. Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and the extraordinary Yucatán light are the backdrop. An intimate and genuinely beautiful find.

Is this Tulum’s best new soulful retreat? Fresh on the scene from the much-loved Mexican hotspot Papaya Playa Group, this beachfront boutique hotel blends the best of art, nature and community. You’re steps from the beach, between jungle and the Caribbean Sea, plus because the property is next to the Tulum reserve, the beaches are pretty pristine. Creatives already flock to the cabanas, knowing very well that a stay here satisfies the culture itch: regular exhibitions rotate, as do live performances and ritual-music sessions. Kick off with sunrise yoga then head over to big sister PPP for a full moon party.