Casa Hormiga
This wild and unique Mexican Oasis is one of the most extraordinary hotels in the jungle of Mexico, as with only 18 rooms it offers open spaces designed to encourage renewal, healing and a deeper connection with yourself. It provides guests with beauty, relaxation, and an opening for spiritual relief. Fall in love with its natural environment and enjoy all the adventures they offer in the Mayan jungle, whether you want to travel an elevated circuit among the trees, get to know the birds of the region or ride a horse, this hotel is the ideal destination for a natural retreat.
The unique design of Casa Hormiga represents the beauty of imperfection and takes inspiration from Morocco by incorporating handmade artisanal objects and aesthetics. This concept also ties to the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy and is a key aspect of Casa Hormiga’s overall mission. Following the same line, the team worked with several Mexican artisans that take a sustainable fair trade approach: Oaxaca weaving, Guadalajara furniture, local clay pottery, traditional Mayan woodworkers, and reclaimed wood worked with local antiquarians.
At first glance mistaken for the Maldives or Bora Bora, Lake Bacalar is known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors due to its blue and turquoise hues. The largely undiscovered town sits on Mexico’s southern border (near Belize) in the state of Quintana Roo. Previously discovered only by adventure travelers looking for an off-the-grid destination, those visiting the town of Bacalar can expect to unplug and connect with the majestic lake, small-town and welcoming energy that flows throughout.
Location: Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Price from 110€/night
Photography courtesy of Casa Hormiga